Ed Flanagan, baseball player, 1887-1889

Ed Flanagan

Born: 9/15/1861 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 11/10/1926 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-16 | Final Game: 1889-10-08

Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward F. Flanagan

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Biography

Ed Flanagan, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1887 until 1889. Serving primarily as a position player, Flanagan played a total of 42 games in the Major Leagues, during which he amassed 42 hits and maintained a batting average of .25. Known for his steady presence at the plate, he contributed significantly to his teams with 18 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases by stealing 4 bases. Flanagan's lone home run in the league underscored his occasional power potential, even in an era that was still developing in terms of offensive innovation. Flanagan played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the tightly contested, low-scoring games of the late 19th century. His contributions on the field, while modest in terms of raw statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and work ethic that characterized players of his time. Though not a household name, Flanagan's role in the early days of professional baseball helped lay the groundwork for the future of the sport, as it began to embrace more dynamic styles of play and broaden its appeal to a wider audience.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 168 23 42 12 3 1 18 4 10 22 0.250 0.296 0.375 0.671 -162.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — near 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
1887 PH4 AA 19 80 12 20 5 0 1 10 3 3 11 0.250 .270 (-8%) .331 (-14%) .373 (-6%) .705 (-10%) -139.7
1889 LS2 AA 23 88 11 22 7 3 0 8 1 7 11 0.250 .263 (-5%) .334 (-9%) .357 (+11%) .691 (+2%) -22.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 42 0 412 15 22 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 PH4 1B 19 0 158 5 9 9
1889 LS2 1B 23 0 254 10 13 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 42