John Flannery

Born: 1/25/1957 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-02 | Final Game: 1977-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: John Michael Flannery

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Biography

John Flannery, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in Major League Baseball from September 2, 1977, to September 19, 1977. As a position player, Flannery appeared in a total of 7 games. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, he left a mark as a part of the game during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning away from the traditional styles of play that characterized previous eras. Flannery's major league career is noted for his unique place in baseball history, even though his statistics reflect the difficulties of breaking into a competitive roster. He recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs during his time in the majors, with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. This limited playing time serves as a reminder of the challenges that many athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of professional sports, highlighting the competitive nature of the game in the late 1970s. While his on-field contributions may have been minimal, Flannery's journey through professional baseball resonates with aspiring players who dream of making it to the big leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 54.4% 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
1977	CHW	AL	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	4	1	1	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	CHA	SS	4	1	1	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	4
Designated Hitter	1