Walt Lynch
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922)
Walt Lynch was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1922 for the Boston Red Sox. In 3 career games, he hit .500 with 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 176 lb
- Died
- 12/21/1976 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-07-08
- Last Game
- 1922-07-17
Full name: Walter Edward Lynch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +75.1% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.5% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +34.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-07-17 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-12 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-08 | BOS | SLA | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara University | Lewiston | NY | 1916, 1917 |
Walt Lynch: the record in brief
Walt Lynch played a first major league game on July 8, 1922 and a last one on July 17, 1922. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox in 1922. Lynch, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Lynch is listed at 176 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Lynch was born on April 15, 1897, in Buffalo, NY, USA. Lynch's death is recorded on December 21, 1976, in Daytona Beach, FL, USA. Walt Lynch was the playing name; the full given name is Walter Edward.
Lynch's career batting table shows 3 games, 2 at bats and 1 hits, a .500 average. Set against a .285 league average for the same years, Lynch's .500 average sits 75.1% above it. In OPS terms, Lynch's 1.000 stands 34.6% above the league's .743. Only one season appears, 1922 for the Boston Red Sox, when Lynch played 3 games and went 1 for 2.
Lynch's college years, 1916 and 1917, were spent at Niagara University.
Every defensive appearance on record for Lynch, 3 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Lynch
- Was Walt Lynch a pitcher?
- No. Walt Lynch was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walt Lynch hit?
- Walt Lynch hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Walt Lynch play for?
- Walt Lynch played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1922).
- What were Walt Lynch's career stats?
- In 3 games, Walt Lynch had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .500 batting average.
- What position did Walt Lynch play?
- Walt Lynch played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Lynch and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Lynch was listed at 6 feet and 176 pounds.
- What was Walt Lynch's career batting average?
- Walt Lynch batted .500 over his career, with 1 hits in 2 at bats.
- Is Walt Lynch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Lynch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.