Mort Flohr

Born: 8/15/1911 in Canisteo, NY, USA

Died: 6/2/1994 in Hornell, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-08 | Final Game: 1934-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Moritz Herman Flohr

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Biography

Mort Flohr was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the 1934 season. Born in 1911, Flohr played as a position player and participated in a total of 15 games. His brief but noteworthy career was characterized by a solid batting average of 0.333, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate despite limited opportunities. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 4 hits, although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs. Flohr's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve beyond the constraints of the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive game. While his time in the majors was short-lived, his performance stands out in the annals of baseball history, particularly for his impressive batting average in a limited sample size. His contributions, albeit modest, reflect the competitive spirit and dedication of players in the early 20th century. After his final game on September 14, 1934, Flohr's presence in the game remained a testament to the countless athletes who aspired to leave their mark on America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	14	3	0	0	0	30.7	34	20	3	33	6	5.87	0

Career ERA 5.87 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 36.8% worse 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
1934	PHA	AL	0	2	14	3	0	0	0	30.7	34	20	33	6	5.87	4.29 (-37%)	-2420.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	12	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1934	PHA	AL	15	12	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	1	12	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	PHA	P	14	0	1	12	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duke University	Durham	NC	1932, 1933, 1934