Henry Lynch
Born: 4/8/1866 in Worcester, MA, USA
Died: 11/23/1925 in Worcester, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1893-09-21 | Final Game: 1893-09-25
Bats: B | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 143 lbs
Full name: Henry W. Lynch
Biography
Henry Lynch was a professional baseball player born in 1866, whose career spanned a brief period from 1893 to 1909. Primarily a position player, Lynch made a modest impact in Major League Baseball during his short tenure, appearing in a total of 4 games. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 3 hits and recorded 2 runs batted in, leading to a batting average of .214. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Lynch's contributions to his teams were significant during the early years of professional baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly.
Lynch's playing career occurred during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. While his statistical output may not reflect the accomplishments of some of his contemporaries, Lynch's presence in the league during those formative years highlights the depth of talent and the competitive spirit of the game. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived.
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 | 0.214 | 0.267 | 0.357 | 0.624 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CHC | NL | 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CHN | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 4 |