Tim Flood

Born: 3/13/1877 in Montgomery City, MO, USA

Died: 6/15/1929 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-24 | Final Game: 1903-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Timothy Andrew Flood

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Biography

Tim Flood was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played from 1899 to 1903. Known primarily as a position player, Flood's career spanned an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more power-oriented play that would follow. Over the course of 231 games, he achieved 190 hits, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .233. Flood's offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 86 RBIs, underscoring his role as a reliable, if not star, player during his tenure in Major League Baseball. In addition to his hitting, Flood was known for his speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 23 bases throughout his career. While not a household name, his presence in the game during the early 1900s helped pave the way for future generations of players. Flood's playing style reflected the gritty determination typical of that era, and he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry of history, illustrating the evolution of the sport during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
231	816	70	190	26	6	3	86	23	42	102	0.233	0.280	0.290	0.571	-2159.2

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1899	STL	NL	10	31	0	9	0	0	0	3	1	4	2	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	BRO	NL	132	476	43	104	11	4	3	51	8	23	70	0.218	.266 (-18%)	.321 (-17%)	.343 (-19%)	.665 (-18%)	-1640.4
1903	BRO	NL	89	309	27	77	15	2	0	32	14	15	30	0.249	.261 (-5%)	.316 (-8%)	.345 (-10%)	.662 (-9%)	-518.7