Adrian Lynch

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

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Biographical Information

Adrian Lynch pitched five games in the majors for the St. Louis Browns in 1920. His minor league career was from 1917-1927, with a peak in 1925 when he won 19 games for the Denver Bears. He also twice won 18 games in a season, also in the Western League, with the Wichita Jobbers in 1919 and the Des Moines Boosters in 1923. He performed in the American Association as a pitcher for the Minneapolis Millers in 1924, posting a record of 3-9 with 26 appearances and a total of 104 innings worked. His ERA was 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.

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 and was just 37.