Jack Lynch
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1881-1890)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/20/1923 in Bronx, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1881-05-02
- Last Game
- 1890-04-19
Full name: John H. Lynch
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 105 | 221 | 216 | 214 | 8 | 0 | 1924.3 | 2,048 | 789 | 54 | 295 | 859 | 3.69 | 9272.8 |
Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 6.7% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | BFN | NL | 10 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 165.7 | 203 | 66 | 29 | 32 | 3.59 | 2.77 (-29%) | -859.8 |
| 1883 | NY4 | AA | 13 | 15 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 255.0 | 263 | 116 | 25 | 119 | 4.09 | 3.22 (-27%) | 2006.9 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 37 | 15 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 496.0 | 420 | 147 | 42 | 292 | 2.67 | 3.11 (+14%) | 6034.9 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 23 | 21 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 379.0 | 410 | 152 | 42 | 177 | 3.61 | 3.03 (-19%) | 1507.4 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 20 | 30 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 432.7 | 485 | 190 | 116 | 193 | 3.95 | 3.37 (-17%) | -291.4 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 7 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 187.0 | 245 | 106 | 36 | 45 | 5.10 | 4.17 (-22%) | 874.7 |
| 1890 | BR4 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 12.00 | 3.88 (-209%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 110 | 105 | 221 | 216 | 214 | 8 | 0 | 1,924.1 | 2,048 | 789 | 295 | 859 | 3.69 | — | 9,273 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 792 | 75 | 137 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 51 | 26 | .173 | .225 | .211 | .436 | -3,436 |
Career AVG .173 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.
Career OBP .225 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career SLG .211 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.
Career OPS .436 vs. league average .648 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | BFN | NL | 23 | 78 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .167 | .260 (-36%) | .290 (-29%) | .338 (-39%) | .628 (-34%) | -361.2 |
| 1883 | NY4 | AA | 29 | 107 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .187 | .257 (-27%) | .285 (-24%) | .345 (-35%) | .631 (-30%) | -436.3 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 55 | 198 | 21 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .152 | .243 (-38%) | .278 (-32%) | .327 (-41%) | .606 (-37%) | -980.5 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 44 | 153 | 16 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 | .196 | .244 (-20%) | .287 (-13%) | .325 (-26%) | .613 (-20%) | -390.3 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 51 | 169 | 17 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 0 | .160 | .246 (-35%) | .302 (-25%) | .331 (-43%) | .634 (-34%) | -787.0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 23 | 83 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 18 | .169 | .270 (-38%) | .331 (-25%) | .373 (-52%) | .705 (-39%) | -480.4 |
| 1890 | BR4 | AA | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .750 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 226 | 792 | 75 | 137 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 51 | 26 | .173 | — | — | — | — | -3,436 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 221 | 0 | 80 | 308 | 71 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | BFN | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1881 | BFN | P | 20 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 4 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY4 | P | 29 | 0 | 18 | 42 | 8 | 0 |
| 1884 | NY4 | P | 55 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 38 | 3 |
| 1885 | NY4 | P | 44 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 4 | 0 |
| 1886 | NY4 | P | 51 | 0 | 9 | 65 | 11 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | P | 21 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 6 | 1 |
| 1890 | BR4 | P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 221 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jack Lynch (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Lynch
- What years did Jack Lynch play?
- Jack Lynch played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1890.
- Was Jack Lynch a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Lynch pitched in the major leagues, recording 110 wins and 859 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jack Lynch hit?
- Jack Lynch hit 0 career home runs with 137 hits.