Jack Flater

Born: 9/22/1883 in Sandymount, MD, USA

Died: 3/20/1970 in Westminster, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-18 | Final Game: 1908-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John William Flater

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Biography

Jack Flater, born in 1883, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1908 to 1909. During his brief time in Major League Baseball, Flater made a notable impact on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.06. His ability to limit runs made him a valuable asset during a period when the game was characterized by a strong emphasis on pitching and defensive play, reflecting the strategies of the early 20th century. Flater's career included a total of 8 strikeouts, and while he did not earn any saves, his performance demonstrated a capacity for keeping opposing teams at bay. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Flater contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transitional era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy is a reminder of the evolution of the game and the pivotal role that pitchers have played throughout its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	5	3	3	0	0	39.3	35	9	0	12	8	2.06	0

Career ERA 2.06 vs. league average 2.40 across their career seasons — 14.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1908	PHA	AL	1	3	5	3	3	0	0	39.3	35	9	12	8	2.06	2.40 (+14%)	-388.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	15	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	0	7	0.133	0.133	0.267	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1908	PHA	AL	5	15	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	0	7	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	3	6	19	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	PHA	P	5	3	6	19	3	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5