In that season, Lynn led the AL in Runs (103), Doubles (47), Slugging (.566), and OPS (.967) with a Batting Average of .331 and 21 Home Runs. The Centerfielder also captured his first of four Gold Gloves, and with his help, the Red Sox won the Pennant. Lynn continued to play well, earning All-Stars annually from 1975 to 1980, and in 1979, he would have a better year than his MVP winning one. Lynn would have career-highs in Hits (177), Home Runs (39), RBIs (122), and in all three components of the Slash Line (.333/.423/.637). Notably, those last three stats were first overall in the AL. He finished fourth in MVP voting, but that year it was one by a far inferior Don Baylor of California. Lynn played one more year for Boston before being dealt to the Angels after the 1980 season.
As a member of the Red Sox, Lynn would secure 944 Hits, 124 Home Runs, and a Slash Line of .308/.383/.520. He was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002.
19. Fred Lynn
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: February 3, 1952 in Chicago, IL USA
- Weight: 185 lbs.
- Height: 6'1"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: September 05, 1974
- Final Game: October 03, 1990
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13850 | 2126 | 3920 | 612 | 2222 | 144 | 0.283 |
A three-time College World Series Champion at USC (1971-73), Fred Lynn would be drafted in the second round in '73 and was called up to play in 15 Games in 1974. As it was only a handful of games, he was eligible for the Rookie of the Year in 1975. He didn’t just win that award; he also captured the MVP.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Outfield
- Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round of the Amateur Draft 6/5/73.
- Departed: Traded to the California Angels with Steve Renko for Jim Dorsey, Joe Rudi, and Frank Tanana 1/23/81.
- Games Played: 828
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Notable Statistics: 523 Runs Scored
944 Hits
217 Doubles
29 Triples
124 Home Runs
521 Runs Batted In
43 Stolen Bases
.308/.383/.520 Slash Line
32.1 bWAR
10 Playoff Games
4 Runs Scored
11 Hits
2 Doubles
0 Triples
1 Home Run
8 Runs Batted In
0 Stolen Bases
.306/.350/.444 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards:
MVP (1975)
All-Star (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 & 1979)
Rookie of the Year (1975)
Gold Glove (1975, 1978, 1979 & 1980)
Highest bWAR for a Position Player (1979)
Highest Offensive bWAR (1979)
Highest Batting Average (1979)
Highest On Base Percentage (1979)
Highest Slugging Percentage (1975 & 1979)
Highest OPS (1975 & 1979)
Most Runs Scored (1975)
Most Doubles (1975)
Highest OPS+ (1979)
Highest Championship Win Probability Added (1975 & 1978)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (1976 & 1980)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (1980)
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