Red Lynn
Born: 12/27/1913 in Kenney, TX, USA
Died: 10/27/1977 in Bellville, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-04-25 | Final Game: 1944-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Japhet Monroe Lynn
Biography
Red Lynn, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. Lynn’s career spanned from 1939 until his final game on October 1, 1944. He played in a challenging era marked by World War II, which significantly impacted the sport and its player rosters. During his time in the league, he showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher, amassing a career record of 10 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95.
Throughout his career, Lynn demonstrated a solid ability to strike out batters, totaling 85 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams by earning 5 saves. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions during a tumultuous period in baseball history reflect the dedication and resilience of players of his time. Red Lynn's career, while relatively brief, was significant in the context of a sport that was adapting to the challenges of the era, and his legacy remains a testament to the competitive spirit of Major League Baseball during the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 85 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 184.7 | 175 | 81 | 12 | 85 | 85 | 3.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8.64 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.7 | 44 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 3.08 | 5.2 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42.3 | 40 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 3.83 | -250.7 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 5 | 4 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 84.3 | 80 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 4.06 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.146 | 0.167 | 0.171 | 0.337 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 22 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | NY1 | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1940 | NY1 | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | CHN | P | 22 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |