Wes Flowers

Born: 8/13/1913 in Vanndale, AR, USA

Died: 12/31/1988 in Wynne, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-08-08 | Final Game: 1944-06-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Wesley Flowers

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Biography

Wes Flowers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, whose career spanned from 1940 until 1944. Playing in a challenging era that included the onset of World War II, Flowers contributed to the game during a time when many players were drafted into military service. He finished his career with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, showcasing his ability to compete at the major league level despite the disruptions of the time. Throughout his brief career, Flowers recorded a total of 11 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not register any saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Flowers' contributions to his teams were noteworthy during a period marked by significant changes in the sport. His legacy as a player remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the perseverance of athletes during the turbulent years of the early 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	14	3	0	0	0	38.3	49	23	5	23	11	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 38.7% 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
1940	BRO	NL	1	1	5	2	0	0	0	21.0	23	8	10	8	3.43	4.21 (+19%)	-592.5
1944	BRO	NL	1	1	9	1	0	0	0	17.3	26	15	13	3	7.79	3.57 (-118%)	-1492.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	10	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +51.3% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +21.0% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — +13.7% above 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
1940	BRO	NL	5	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	BRO	NL	9	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	1	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BRO	P	5	0	0	5	0	0
1944	BRO	P	9	0	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14