Lew Flick

Born: 2/18/1915 in Bristol, TN, USA

Died: 12/7/1990 in Weber City, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-28 | Final Game: 1944-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Lewis Miller Flick

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Biography

Lew Flick was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player during a brief career from 1943 to 1944. His time in Major League Baseball was marked by the challenges of the World War II era, a period that saw many star players serving in the military, leading to opportunities for various lesser-known talents to make their mark. Flick appeared in 20 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .175. While he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Flick's career in the majors, while short-lived, stands as a testament to the resilience of players during a tumultuous time in American history. The early 1940s were characterized by a mix of veteran players and newcomers, making it a unique era in baseball history. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Flick's presence in the game reflects the broader narrative of baseball during the war years, where the love for the sport endured despite the challenges faced by players and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	40	3	7	0	0	0	2	1	1	2	0.175	0.195	0.175	0.370	0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OBP .195 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.370 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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
1943	PHA	AL	1	5	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	PHA	AL	19	35	1	4	0	0	0	2	1	1	2	0.114	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	12	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PHA	OF	1	0	3	0	0	0
1944	PHA	OF	6	0	9	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1
Right Field	6