Lynn Brenton

Lynn Davis Brenton
(Buck or Herb)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut August 10, 1913
• Final Game July 4, 1921
• Born October 7, 1890 in Peoria, IL USA
• Died October 14, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Lynn Brenton pitched 34 big league games, much of his work coming with the Cincinnati Reds in 1920 and 1921. Logging 131 1/3 innings, he had a 5-12 record, 3.97 ERA and 2 saves.

Lynn also pitched ten seasons in the ninors, perhaps most notably going 17-12 with the 1916 New Orleans Pelicans.

Through 2020 he is the only major leaguer with the last name Brenton, although the full first name of a more recent player, Brent Morel, was Brenton.