Jack Lynch (baseball)
John H. Lynch (February 5, 1857 – April 20, 1923) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1881 to 1890. He played for the Buffalo Bisons, New York Metropolitans, and Brooklyn Gladiators.
| Jack Lynch | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 5, 1857 New York City | |
| Died: April 20, 1923 (aged 66) Bronx, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 2, 1881, for the Buffalo Bisons | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 19, 1890, for the Brooklyn Gladiators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 110-105 |
| Earned run average | 3.69 |
| Strikeouts | 859 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
His pitch selection included a drop curve and an "inshoot", which was probably the modern screwball.[1]
The New York Clipper wrote of Jack Lynch:
- Studying the in-and-out curves, rises, and drop deliveries, he rapidly acquired a reputation as an effective and puzzling pitcher...He has complete control of the ball, with all the curves and varying paces in delivery, and is cool and self-possessed.[2]
References
- The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers: An Historical Compendium of Pitching, Pitchers, and Pitches. Bill James and Rob Neyer. 2004.
- New York Clipper (undated, from the Baseball Hall of Fame Library).
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Jack Lynch at Find a Grave
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