Elmer Flick vs Roy Thomas: Career Stats Comparison
Elmer Flick has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Elmer Flick played 1898–1910 as a hitter; Roy Thomas played 1899–1911 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Elmer Flick (1898–1910) and Roy Thomas (1899–1911) — both broke in during the 1890s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Elmer Flick finished with 1,752 hits and 48 home runs; Roy Thomas finished with 1,537 hits and 7 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Elmer Flick, with 48 to Roy Thomas's 7.
- Who had the higher OPS? Elmer Flick, with .834 to Roy Thomas's .747.
- Who had the higher batting average? Elmer Flick, with .313 to Roy Thomas's .290.
- Who had more hits? Elmer Flick, with 1,752 to Roy Thomas's 1,537.
- Who drove in more runs? Elmer Flick, with 756 to Roy Thomas's 299.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Elmer Flick, with 29,192 career PIV to Roy Thomas's 22,392.
Elmer Flick
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Elmer Flick and Roy Thomas. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Elmer Flick | Roy Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,483 | 1,470 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,597 | 5,296 |
| Runs | 950 | Leads: 1,011 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,752 | 1,537 |
| Doubles | Leads: 268 | 100 |
| Triples | Leads: 164 | 53 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 48 | 7 |
| RBI | Leads: 756 | 299 |
| Walks | 597 | Leads: 1,042 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 567 | 521 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 244 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .313 | .290 |
| On-Base % | .389 | Leads: .413 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .445 | .333 |
| OPS | Leads: .834 | .747 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Elmer Flick leads Roy Thomas 29,192 to 22,392 — driven by per-season impact — 2,085 PIV per season to 1,599 — rather than by longevity, since Elmer Flick played 14 seasons to Roy Thomas's 14. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Elmer Flick — top 3 seasons by OPS
Roy Thomas — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Elmer Flick leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and stolen bases, while Roy Thomas owns runs and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Elmer Flick. PIV agrees: Elmer Flick grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Elmer Flick and Roy Thomas careers compare
Elmer Flick and Roy Thomas were active at the same time between 1899 and 1910. With 1,483 games against 1,470 across 14 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Roy Thomas's edges on the table are runs (1,011 to 950), walks (1,042 to 597), and on-base percentage (.413 to .389). At the plate, Elmer Flick walked more often than struck out (597 walks, 567 strikeouts), and Roy Thomas walked more often than struck out (1,042 walks, 521 strikeouts). Elmer Flick is the more power-leaning hitter, with 48 of 1,752 hits leaving the park. Elmer Flick was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Elmer Flick vs Roy Thomas: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Elmer Flick or Roy Thomas?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Elmer Flick leads Roy Thomas in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Elmer Flick or Roy Thomas hit more home runs?
- Elmer Flick, with 48 to Roy Thomas's 7.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Elmer Flick, with .834 to Roy Thomas's .747.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Elmer Flick, with .313 to Roy Thomas's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Elmer Flick, with 1,752 to Roy Thomas's 1,537.