Jesse Flores, baseball player, 1942-1950

Jesse Flores

Born: 11/2/1914 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

Died: 12/17/1991 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-16 | Final Game: 1950-09-17

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

Full name: Jesse Sandoval Flores

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Biography

Jesse Flores was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 until 1950. Born in 1914, Flores made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, navigating the challenges of World War II and the evolving landscape of baseball as it began to integrate racial barriers. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid skill set, finishing with a record of 44 wins and 59 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.18, and a total of 352 strikeouts. His contributions on the mound were further highlighted by his ability to secure 6 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Flores's playing style was characterized by a blend of control and determination, making him a reliable option for his teams during an era when pitching depth was critical. He played against the backdrop of the late deadball and early modern eras, where the game was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Despite facing fierce competition, Flores left a lasting impression with his performance, earning respect among peers and fans alike for his dedication to the game and his impressive statistical achievements. His legacy remains a testament to the resilience and talent of players from his era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
19.0 15.0 4.0 4.0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.267 0.353 0.267 0.620

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
9.0 0 0 6.0 3.0 0 0 0.0 39.0 18.0 13.0 0 0 0 2.58

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1941 9.0 6.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833
1942 5.0 5.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.800
1943 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1947 3.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1941 3.0 0 0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 16.0 9.0 5.0 0 0 0 2.25
1942 3.0 0 0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0.0 10.0 3.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.64
1943 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 0 0 0 7.71
1947 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 6.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.86

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
44 59 176 113 46 11 6 973.0 904 344 49 306 352 3.18 0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1942 CHC NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 5.3 5 2 2 6 3.38 — -
1943 PHA AL 12 14 31 27 13 0 0 231.3 208 80 70 113 3.11 3.50 (+11%) 760.5
1944 PHA AL 9 11 27 25 11 2 0 185.7 172 70 49 65 3.39 3.57 (+5%) 869.5
1945 PHA AL 7 10 29 24 9 4 1 191.3 180 73 63 52 3.43 3.67 (+6%) 174.8
1946 PHA AL 9 7 29 15 8 4 1 155.0 147 40 38 48 2.32 3.59 (+35%) 793.3
1947 PHA AL 4 13 28 20 4 0 0 151.3 139 57 59 41 3.39 3.97 (+15%) -825.2
1950 CLE AL 3 3 28 2 1 1 4 53.0 53 22 25 27 3.74 4.36 (+14%) 785.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
176 304 18 55 7 2 0 22 0 19 46 0.181 0.234 0.217 0.451 -1328.5

Career AVG .181 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.451 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1942 CHC NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHA AL 31 80 5 14 1 2 0 5 0 3 8 0.175 .255 (-32%) .324 (-37%) .346 (-31%) .671 (-34%) -460.3
1944 PHA AL 27 64 4 11 3 0 0 6 0 3 13 0.172 .261 (-34%) .325 (-36%) .357 (-39%) .683 (-37%) -392.4
1945 PHA AL 29 61 4 9 1 0 0 4 0 5 11 0.148 .260 (-43%) .328 (-35%) .354 (-54%) .683 (-45%) -438.7
1946 PHA AL 29 44 3 11 1 0 0 7 0 7 7 0.250 — — — — -37.0
1947 PHA AL 28 44 2 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1950 CLE AL 28 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 176 0 56 147 18 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CHN P 4 0 0 2 1 0
1943 PHA P 31 0 11 50 3 5
1944 PHA P 27 0 9 33 1 0
1945 PHA P 29 0 14 23 4 3
1946 PHA P 29 0 8 18 3 1
1947 PHA P 28 0 12 19 3 3
1950 CLE P 28 0 2 2 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 176

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 3.0 336 0