Mike Lynch
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Mike Lynch was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the Chicago Cubs. In 7 career games, he hit .143 with 4 hits.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 4/2/1947 in Jennings Lodge, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-04-24
- Last Game
- 1902-05-05
Full name: Michael Joseph Lynch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | .200 | .143 | .343 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.
Career OPS .343 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 7 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 3 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-05-05 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-05-03 | CHC | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-05-02 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-04-27 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-26 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-04-25 | CHC | PIT | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-24 | CHC | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 7 |
Mike Lynch: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Lynch's first major league game on April 24, 1902; the last one listed came on May 5, 1902. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago Orphans, in 1902. Lynch played primarily as a center fielder. The bio adds a birth date on September 10, 1875, in St. Paul, MN, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 155 pounds. Lynch's death is recorded on April 2, 1947, in Jennings Lodge, OR, USA. Mike Lynch was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Joseph.
Lynch finished with 4 hits from 28 at bats in 7 games, which works out to .143. Measured against the leagues Lynch played in, the .143 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 46.5% below the league. By OPS the gap is 48.5% below league average (.343 against .665). Lynch's lone season row is 1902 with the Chicago Orphans: 7 games, 4 hits in 28 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at center field.
In the last-games table, May 5, 1902 was Lynch's biggest day, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Lynch
- Was Mike Lynch a pitcher?
- No. Mike Lynch was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Lynch hit?
- Mike Lynch hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Mike Lynch play for?
- Mike Lynch played for one team, the Chicago Orphans (1902).
- What were Mike Lynch's career stats?
- In 7 games, Mike Lynch had 4 hits and 4 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Mike Lynch play?
- Mike Lynch played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Lynch and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Lynch was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Mike Lynch's career batting average?
- Mike Lynch batted .143 over his career, with 4 hits in 28 at bats.
- Is Mike Lynch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Lynch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.