Ed Lynch
Born: 2/25/1956 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-08-31 | Final Game: 1987-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Edward Francis Lynch
Biography
Ed Lynch was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987. Born in 1956, Lynch made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era into the more offense-driven approach of the 1980s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 47 wins and 54 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 396 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Additionally, Lynch contributed to his teams with 8 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
Lynch's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic, which allowed him to carve out a niche for himself in a league that was increasingly focused on power hitting. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history have not gone unnoticed. After his retirement in 1987, Lynch left behind a legacy defined by his resilience and determination as a pitcher, reflecting the challenges and changes of the baseball landscape during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 54 | 248 | 119 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 940.3 | 1050 | 418 | 89 | 229 | 396 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5.12 | 528.7 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 4 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 79 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 2.91 | -279.8 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 4 | 8 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 139.3 | 145 | 55 | 40 | 51 | 3.55 | 1561.7 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 10 | 10 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 174.7 | 208 | 83 | 41 | 44 | 4.28 | -1808.8 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 9 | 8 | 40 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 124.0 | 169 | 62 | 24 | 62 | 4.50 | -325.4 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 10 | 8 | 31 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 191.0 | 188 | 73 | 27 | 65 | 3.44 | 778.1 |
| 1986 | CHC | NL | 7 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 99.7 | 105 | 42 | 23 | 57 | 3.79 | - |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 2 | 9 | 58 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 110.3 | 130 | 66 | 48 | 80 | 5.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 237 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 112 | 0.114 | 0.153 | 0.122 | 0.275 | -1082.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 17 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 43 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 30 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.154 | -467.7 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 40 | 27 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 31 | 52 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0.077 | -614.9 |
| 1986 | CHC | NL | 23 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.033 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 58 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 248 | 119 | 64 | 110 | 4 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYN | P | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | NYN | P | 17 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | P | 43 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | P | 30 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | NYN | P | 40 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | NYN | P | 31 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | CHN | P | 23 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHN | P | 58 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CHN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | $530,000 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | $330,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,410,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |