Max Flack, baseball player, 1914-1925

Max Flack

Born: 2/5/1890 in Belleville, IL, USA

Died: 7/31/1975 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1925-09-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Max John Flack

Biography

Max Flack was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1925. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 1,411 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Flack was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a .278 batting average and accumulating 1,461 hits. His offensive contributions included 35 home runs and 391 RBIs, and he was also a notable base stealer, successfully swiping 200 bases during his career. Flack played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, and his versatility on the field was complemented by his speed on the bases. His ability to combine power and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams. Over his eleven seasons in the league, Flack left a lasting impression, not only with his individual achievements but also as part of the evolving narrative of baseball during the early 20th century. He retired on September 3, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1411 5252 783 1461 212 72 35 391 200 474 253 0.278 0.342 0.366 0.708 3218.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 19 2 5 0 0 0 0 4 1 0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1918 WS CHN 6 19 2 5 0 0 0 0 4 1 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1336 0 2282 181 71 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 191
Center Field 9
Right Field 1146