Wally Flager

Born: 11/3/1921 in Chicago Heights, IL, USA

Died: 12/16/1990 in Keizer, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Walter Leonard Flager

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Biography

Wally Flager was a professional baseball player born in 1921 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the tumultuous year of 1945. He played as a position player primarily for the Chicago Cubs, appearing in a total of 70 games between April 17 and August 8 of that year. Flager made a notable contribution to his team, finishing his career with 53 hits, 2 home runs, and 21 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .241. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base. Flager's career unfolded during a unique period in baseball history, shortly after World War II, when many players were returning from military service and the league was experiencing a transition. His time in the majors, although short-lived, marked him as part of a generation of players who navigated the challenges of the post-war era. Despite the limited duration of his career, Wally Flager remains a part of the fabric of baseball history, representing the perseverance and spirit of players in an era that was shifting both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	220	26	53	5	1	2	21	1	25	20	0.241	0.321	0.300	0.621	-276.9

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1945	CIN	NL	21	52	5	11	1	0	0	6	0	8	5	0.212	.260 (-19%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (-35%)	.683 (-20%)	-138.1
1945	PHI	NL	49	168	21	42	4	1	2	15	1	17	15	0.250	.260 (-4%)	.328 (-2%)	.354 (-9%)	.683 (-6%)	-138.1