Clipper Flynn

Born: 4/29/1849 in Lansingburgh, NY, USA

Died: 11/5/1881 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-09 | Final Game: 1872-05-24

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: William Flynn

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Biography

Clipper Flynn, born in 1849, was a notable position player in the early days of professional baseball. His career spanned from 1871 to 1872, a period marked by the transition from amateur to professional play. Flynn participated in 38 games, where he showcased his offensive prowess, accumulating 57 hits with a commendable batting average of .313. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 29 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Playing during an era when the game was still in its formative years, Flynn's performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball. His ability to hit consistently and drive in runs underscored his importance as a player in a league that was beginning to establish its identity. Flynn's contributions to the game, despite a brief career, positioned him as a part of the foundational history of baseball, illustrating the skills and competitiveness that would shape the sport in the decades to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 182 47 57 7 1 0 29 3 4 2 0.313 0.328 0.363 0.691 207.2

Career AVG .313 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — near 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
1871 TRO 29 142 43 48 6 1 0 27 3 4 2 0.338 .286 (+18%) .311 (+14%) .383 (+3%) .695 (+8%) 207.2
1872 WS3 9 40 4 9 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.225 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 28 290 9 21 17
2B 1 1 2 3 2 0
3B 1 1 2 4 2 0
OF 8 8 16 2 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 TRO 1B 19 19 183 8 9 12
1871 TRO 2B 1 1 2 3 2 0
1871 TRO 3B 1 1 2 4 2 0
1871 TRO OF 8 8 16 2 7 2
1872 WS3 1B 9 9 107 1 12 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 28
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Right Field 8