John Flynn, baseball player, 1910-1912

John Flynn

Born: 9/7/1883 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 3/23/1935 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-22 | Final Game: 1912-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Flynn

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Biography

John Flynn, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1910 to 1912, a time when Major League Baseball was evolving, embracing the transition from the deadball era toward a more modern game. Flynn played in 149 games, where he recorded 115 hits, demonstrating a solid ability to get on base with a batting average of .249. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 60 RBIs, underscoring his role as a reliable run producer for his teams. In addition to his batting skills, Flynn also showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. While not a superstar, Flynn was a valuable player who contributed to his teams' successes during his brief career. His time in the league came during a formative period in baseball history, as the sport began to gain popularity and establish the foundations for the future. Flynn's legacy, though not widely celebrated, reflects the spirit of the early 1900s baseball landscape, where grit and determination were essential for success on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 462 46 115 14 4 6 60 8 46 70 0.249 0.320 0.335 0.655 50.7

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.678 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
1910 PIT NL 96 332 32 91 10 2 6 52 6 30 47 0.274 .249 (+10%) .317 (+6%) .326 (+13%) .644 (+10%) 553.1
1911 PIT NL 33 59 5 12 0 1 0 3 0 9 8 0.203 .266 (-24%) .336 (-8%) .356 (-34%) .693 (-21%) -185.6
1912 WSN AL 20 71 9 12 4 1 0 5 2 7 15 0.169 .268 (-37%) .335 (-25%) .358 (-29%) .694 (-27%) -316.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 126 92 1146 72 27 70
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 PIT 1B 93 92 869 49 22 54
1911 PIT 1B 13 0 101 8 0 7
1911 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1912 WS1 1B 20 0 176 15 5 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 126
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1904, 1905, 1906