Steamer Flanagan, baseball player, 1905-1905

Steamer Flanagan

Born: 4/20/1881 in Pringle, PA, USA

Died: 4/21/1947 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-25 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Paul Flanagan

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Biography

Steamer Flanagan, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1905 to October 7, 1905, a brief yet impactful stint in a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on speed and defense. Despite playing only 7 games in the major leagues, Flanagan showcased his talent with a batting average of .280, recording 7 hits and driving in 3 runs. His ability to steal bases was evident, as he successfully swiped 3 bags during his limited time on the field. Flanagan's playing style was representative of the era's emphasis on agility and smart base running. The early 1900s were a formative period for baseball, with strategies shifting towards a more aggressive approach on the base paths. Although his career was short-lived, Flanagan's contributions in his few appearances left an indelible mark, highlighting the potential of players who were often overshadowed during this transitional phase of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 25 7 7 1 1 0 3 3 1 1 0.280 0.308 0.400 0.708 0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +23.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — +12.3% above 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
1905 PIT NL 7 25 7 7 1 1 0 3 3 1 1 0.280 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 5 19 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 PIT OF 5 5 19 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 5