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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 134 | 502 | 66 | 124 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 37 | 51 | 48 | 0.247 | -348.1 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 141 | 523 | 88 | 164 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 45 | 37 | 40 | 21 | 0.314 | 1941.3 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 141 | 465 | 65 | 120 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 24 | 42 | 43 | 0.258 | 64.2 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 131 | 447 | 65 | 111 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 51 | 34 | 0.248 | 199.5 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 123 | 478 | 74 | 123 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 41 | 17 | 56 | 19 | 0.257 | 903.0 |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 116 | 469 | 71 | 138 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 18 | 34 | 13 | 0.294 | 880.0 |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 135 | 520 | 85 | 157 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 13 | 52 | 15 | 0.302 | 1167.4 |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 133 | 572 | 80 | 172 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 17 | 32 | 15 | 0.301 | -148.7 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 17 | 54 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.222 | -315.3 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 66 | 267 | 46 | 78 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 31 | 11 | 0.292 | -315.3 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 128 | 505 | 82 | 147 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 28 | 7 | 41 | 16 | 0.291 | -187.2 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 67 | 209 | 31 | 55 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 0.263 | -208.4 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 79 | 241 | 23 | 60 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 21 | 9 | 0.249 | -723.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | OF | 133 | 0 | 232 | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| 1915 | CHF | OF | 138 | 0 | 226 | 24 | 8 | 5 |
| 1916 | CHN | OF | 136 | 0 | 193 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| 1917 | CHN | OF | 117 | 0 | 199 | 14 | 12 | 3 |
| 1918 | CHN | OF | 121 | 0 | 199 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| 1919 | CHN | OF | 116 | 0 | 194 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1920 | CHN | OF | 132 | 0 | 216 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| 1921 | CHN | OF | 130 | 0 | 244 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| 1922 | CHN | OF | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLN | OF | 66 | 0 | 116 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 1923 | SLN | OF | 121 | 0 | 242 | 8 | 13 | 4 |
| 1924 | SLN | OF | 52 | 0 | 90 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLN | OF | 59 | 0 | 103 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 191 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 1146 |