Adrian Lynch
From BR Bullpen
Adrian Ryan Lynch
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Notre Dame
- Debut August 4, 1920
- Final Game October 2, 1920
- Born February 9, 1897 in Laurens, IA USA
- Died March 16, 1934 in Davenport, IA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Adrian Lynch pitched five games in the majors in 1920. His minor league career was from 1917-27, with a peak in 1925 when he won 19 games for Denver. He also twice won 18 games in a season.
[edit] The Blind Squirrel Phenomenon
Adrian Lynch was killed in an automobile accident when his car ran into a ditch on U.S. highway 61 near Davenport, Iowa on March 16, 1934. He was an insurance salesman at the time. Lynch will be featured in the summer issue of the American Association Almanac under the heading of "Died too Young." He performed in the American Association as a pitcher for the Minneapolis Millers in 1924, posting a record of 3-9 with 26 game appearances and total of 104 innings worked. He earned an ERA of 6.29. As a hitter he had his work cut out for him. In 28 official at-bats he never had a hit, although he walked once, scored one run and is credited with two RBI. Even a blind squirrel...
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