Michael Lance Lynn is a professional baseball pitcher, currently a free agent. He has played in MLB for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Lynn is known for his fastball and competitive nature on the mound.
May 12, 1987: Lance Lynn's Birth
On May 12, 1987, Michael Lance Lynn was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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1999: Little League World Series Appearance
In 1999, Lance Lynn was part of the Brownsburg, Indiana, Little League team that appeared in the Little League World Series.
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June 2005: Drafted by Seattle Mariners
In June 2005, Lance Lynn was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the sixth round of the MLB draft, but he did not sign with the team.
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2005: Gatorade Player of the Year (Indiana)
In 2005, Lance Lynn was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Indiana.
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October 1, 2006: Quickest Exit for Cardinals Starter
On August 13, 2015, Lynn recorded just two outs which was the quickest exit for a Cardinals starter since Anthony Reyes on October 1, 2006.
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2007: Set Ole Miss Strikeout Records
In 2007, Lance Lynn set the Ole Miss single season (146) and career (332) strikeout records.
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2008: All-SEC Second Team
In 2008, Lance Lynn was named to the All-Southeastern Conference second-team as a pitcher.
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2008: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
In 2008, Lance Lynn was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB Draft.
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2008: Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
In 2008, Lance Lynn was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB draft.
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2009: Cardinals Organizational Pitcher of the Year
In 2009, Lance Lynn was named the Cardinals' organizational Pitcher of the Year.
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2009: Cardinals Organizational Pitcher of the Year
In 2009, Lance Lynn was named the St. Louis Cardinals' organizational Pitcher of the Year.
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September 10, 2010: Broke Redbirds' Strikeout Record
On September 10, 2010, Lance Lynn broke the Memphis Redbirds' single-game franchise strikeout record with 16 strikeouts against the Oklahoma City RedHawks.
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November 2010: Married Lauren Grill
In November 2010, Lance Lynn married Lauren (Grill) Lynn, a former softball player at the University of Mississippi, but they have since divorced.
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2010: Led Cardinals Minor League Pitchers in Strikeouts
From 2009-2010, Lance Lynn led all Cardinals minor league pitchers in strikeouts, totaling 141 strikeouts in 2010.
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June 2, 2011: MLB Debut
On June 2, 2011, Lance Lynn made his Major League Baseball debut.
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February 2012: Lynn Changes Jersey Number to 31
In February 2012, Lance Lynn announced that he would begin wearing the number 31 upon arriving at Cardinals spring training.
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2012: Lynn Reduces Weight
In 2013, Lance Lynn came to Spring Training weighing 239 pounds, about 41 pounds lighter than his last start in the 2012 NLCS.
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2012: Highest Total in MLB
On April 15, 2015, Lynn earned his 50th career win. It was his 13th win in the month of April since 2012, the highest total in MLB.
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2013: Pitched 200 Innings
In 2013, Lance Lynn reached his season goal of pitching 200 innings, finishing with 201+2⁄3 innings pitched.
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May 27, 2014: First Career Complete Game and Shutout
On May 27, 2014, Lance Lynn pitched his first career complete game and shutout in MLB.
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2014: Lynn Slimmer Look
Lance Lynn showed up to 2014 Spring Training with a slimmer look, decreasing the amount of refined carbohydrates and fats in his diet.
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2014: First Career Complete Game Shutout
On May 27, 2014, Lynn pitched his first career complete game, a shutout, against the New York Yankees.
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January 15, 2015: Signed Three-Year Contract with Cardinals
On January 15, 2015, Lance Lynn and the Cardinals agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract.
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April 15, 2015: 50th Career Win
On April 15, 2015, Lance Lynn earned his 50th career win in MLB.
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August 13, 2015: Shortest Outing of Career
On August 13, 2015, Lynn recorded just two outs in a game against the Pirates, marking the shortest outing of his career as a starter.
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November 10, 2015: Tommy John Surgery
On November 10, 2015, the Cardinals announced that Lynn would miss the 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery (TJS).
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2015: Season Stats
Lance Lynn finished the 2015 season with a 12–11 record and 3.03 ERA in 175+1⁄3 innings.
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August 15, 2016: Rehab Stint with Palm Beach Cardinals
On August 15, 2016, Lance Lynn began a rehab stint with the Palm Beach Cardinals, pitching 1+2⁄3 scoreless innings.
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2016: Missed Season Due to Tommy John Surgery
Lance Lynn missed the entire 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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2017: Season Stats
In 2017, Lance Lynn rejoined the Cardinals' starting rotation, and finished the year making 33 starts with an 11–8 record and a 3.43 ERA.
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March 12, 2018: Signed with the Minnesota Twins
On March 12, 2018, Lynn signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Minnesota Twins.
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July 30, 2018: Traded to the New York Yankees
On July 30, 2018, the Twins traded Lynn to the New York Yankees.
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December 18, 2018: Signed with the Texas Rangers
On December 18, 2018, Lance Lynn signed a three-year contract with the Texas Rangers for $30 million.
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2019: Finished 5th in Cy Young Award Voting
In 2019, Lynn posted a 16–11 record with a 3.67 ERA and 246 strikeouts and finished 5th in the AL Cy Young Award voting.
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January 2020: Married Dymin Hayes
In January 2020, Lance Lynn married Dymin Hayes, and they reside in Marion, Illinois.
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August 9, 2020: 100th Career Win
On August 9, 2020, Lance Lynn earned his 100th MLB career win against the Los Angeles Angels.
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December 7, 2020: Traded to Chicago White Sox
On December 7, 2020, Lynn was traded to the Chicago White Sox.
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July 17, 2021: Signed Contract Extension with White Sox
On July 17, 2021, Lance Lynn agreed to a two-year, $38 million contract extension with the Chicago White Sox.
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June 18, 2023: Tied Franchise Record for Strikeouts
On June 18, 2023, Lance Lynn tied the franchise record for most strikeouts by a White Sox pitcher in a single game, recording 16 strikeouts against the Seattle Mariners.
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July 28, 2023: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
On July 28, 2023, Lance Lynn, along with Joe Kelly, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Trayce Thompson, Nick Nastrini, and Jordan Leasure.
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November 21, 2023: Signed with Cardinals
On November 21, 2023, Lance Lynn signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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