• Full name Michael Lance Lynn
  • Born 05/12/1987 in Marion County, IN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 270 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School Mississippi
  • Debut 06/02/2011
  • Drafted in the C-A round (39th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008 (signed for $938,000).
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    Lynn is somewhat the opposite of his Ole Miss teammate Cody Satterwhite. At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Lynn is described as a big-bodied and durable starter who consistently produces quality starts game in and game out. None of the pitches in his repertoire are overwhelming, but he possesses three average to fringe-average offerings. His fastball is typically between 90-92 mph, and his slider comes in around 81 mph. He also throws a curveball and changeup, both of which are fringe-average at best. Lynn mixes all four pitches with command and pitchability, making him a safe bet to be a fourth or fifth starter and an innings-eater in the major leagues within a few years. Lynn was drafted by the Mariners in the sixth round of the 2005 draft and should improve on that this year. Lynn pitched for the U.S. National Team last summer, striking out 26 batters in 25 innings and compiling a 2-1,1.80 mark in four starts. While never stellar, scouts are impressed with his undeniable track record of success.

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Career Transactions

  • St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Lance Lynn on the 15-day injured list. Right knee inflammation.
  • St. Louis Cardinals activated RHP Lance Lynn from the 15-day injured list.
  • St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Lance Lynn on a rehab assignment to Memphis Redbirds.
  • St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Lance Lynn on the 15-day injured list. Right knee inflammation.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Lance Lynn.
  • Chicago White Sox traded RHP Lance Lynn and RHP Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Dodgers for RF Trayce Thompson, RHP Nick Nastrini and RHP Jordan Leasure.
  • Chicago White Sox traded RHP Lance Lynn and RHP Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Dodgers for RF Trayce Thompson, RHP Nick Nastrini and RHP Jordan Leasure.
  • Chicago White Sox activated RHP Lance Lynn from the bereavement list.
  • Chicago White Sox placed RHP Lance Lynn on the bereavement list.
  • United States activated RHP Lance Lynn.

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