Henry Lynch
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893)
Henry Lynch was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1893 for the Chicago Cubs. In 4 career games, he hit .214 with 3 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 143 lb
- Died
- 11/23/1925 in Worcester, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-09-21
- Last Game
- 1893-09-25
Full name: Henry W. Lynch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .214 | .267 | .357 | .624 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CHN | NL | 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 4 |
Henry Lynch: the record in brief
Henry Lynch's major league career runs from a debut on September 21, 1893 to a final game on September 25, 1893. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Colts in 1893. At 5 feet, 7 inches and 143 pounds, Lynch is listed as a right fielder. Lynch was born on April 8, 1866, in Worcester, MA, USA. Lynch's death is recorded on November 23, 1925, in Worcester, MA, USA. Henry Lynch was the playing name; the full given name is Henry W.
Across 4 games at the plate, Lynch's career line reads 3 hits in 14 at bats for a .214 average, along with 2 RBI. Measured against the leagues Lynch played in, the .214 career average compares with a .280 league average over the same seasons, 23.4% below the league. By OPS the gap is 15.2% below league average (.624 against .736). Lynch's lone season row is 1893 with the Chicago Colts: 4 games, 3 hits in 14 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Lynch
- Was Henry Lynch a pitcher?
- No. Henry Lynch was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Henry Lynch hit?
- Henry Lynch hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Henry Lynch play for?
- Henry Lynch played for one team, the Chicago Colts (1893).
- What were Henry Lynch's career stats?
- In 4 games, Henry Lynch had 3 hits and 2 RBI, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Henry Lynch play?
- Henry Lynch played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Lynch and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Lynch was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 143 pounds.
- What was Henry Lynch's career batting average?
- Henry Lynch batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Lynch have?
- Henry Lynch drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Lynch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Lynch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.