Fredric Michael Lynn

Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: February 3, 1952 in Chicago, IL
High School: El Monte HS (El Monte, CA)
School: University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 1973 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 5, 1974 (Age 22)   vs. MIL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): RedSox/Angels/Orioles/Tigers/Padres 1974-1990
Agents: Jerry Kapstein [*]
Final Game: October 3, 1990 (Age 38)   vs. LAD 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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