Red Lynn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939-1944)
Red Lynn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1944 for the Detroit Tigers, the New York Giants, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 10-8 with a 3.95 ERA and 85 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 162 lb
- Died
- 10/27/1977 in Bellville, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-04-25
- Last Game
- 1944-10-01
Full name: Japhet Monroe Lynn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8.64 | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.2 | 44 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 3.08 | 4.28 (+28%) | -90.7 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42.1 | 40 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 3.83 | 4.21 (+9%) | -319.5 |
| 1944 | CHN | NL | 5 | 4 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 84.1 | 80 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 4.06 | 3.57 (-13%) | -510.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 10 | 8 | 85 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 184.2 | 175 | 81 | 85 | 85 | 3.95 | — | -920 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .146 | .167 | .171 | .337 | 0 |
Career AVG .146 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.
Career SLG .171 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.
Career OPS .337 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | AL | 4 | 2 | 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 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHN | NL | 22 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 85 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .146 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .190 |
| Away | 48 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 92.2 | 88 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 4.18 |
| Away | 48 | 90.0 | 87 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 3.80 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-10-01 | CHC | BSN | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-09-29 | CHC | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-27 | CHC | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-09-26 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-23 | CHC | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-16 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-13 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-10 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-02 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-30 | CHC | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-10-01 | CHC | BSN | L | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944-09-29 | CHC | BSN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-09-27 | CHC | PHI | W | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1944-09-26 | CHC | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-09-23 | CHC | BRO | — | 1.1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-16 | CHC | STL | W | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1944-09-13 | CHC | CIN | L | 8.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1944-09-10 | CHC | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-09-02 | CHC | CIN | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-08-30 | CHC | PIT | SV | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
Red Lynn: the record in brief
The profile opens with Red Lynn's first major league game on April 25, 1939; the last one listed came on October 1, 1944. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1939), the New York Giants (1939 through 1940), and the Chicago Cubs (1944). Listed as a pitcher, Lynn both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 162 pounds. Lynn was born on December 27, 1913, in Kenney, TX, USA. The bio records the death on October 27, 1977, in Bellville, TX, USA. Red Lynn was the playing name; the full given name is Japhet Monroe.
Lynn pitched in 85 games, starting 7, and finished with a 10-8 record and 3.95 ERA. The totals include 85 strikeouts. Lynn's 3.95 ERA was close to the 4.02 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 5, in 1944. 1944 was Lynn's sharpest full season, a 4.06 ERA against the league's 3.57.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Lynn
- What years did Red Lynn play?
- Red Lynn played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1944.
- Was Red Lynn a pitcher?
- Yes. Red Lynn pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 85 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Red Lynn hit?
- Red Lynn hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Red Lynn play for?
- Red Lynn played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1939), the New York Giants (1939–1940), and the Chicago Cubs (1944).
- What were Red Lynn's career stats?
- In 85 games, Red Lynn went 10-8 with a 3.95 ERA, 85 strikeouts, 184.2 innings pitched, and 5 saves.
- What position did Red Lynn play?
- Red Lynn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Red Lynn and how much did he weigh?
- Red Lynn was listed at 6 feet and 162 pounds.
- What was Red Lynn's career ERA?
- Red Lynn finished with a 3.95 career ERA, going 10-8 with 85 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Red Lynn have?
- Red Lynn recorded 85 career strikeouts.
- Is Red Lynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Lynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.