Ed Flanagan
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1889)
Ed Flanagan was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1889 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 3 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .250 with 42 hits, 1 home runs, and 18 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 11/10/1926 in Lowell, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-04-16
- Last Game
- 1889-10-08
Full name: Edward F. Flanagan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 168 | 23 | 42 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 22 | .250 | .296 | .375 | .671 | -155 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .698 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 19 | 80 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 11 | .250 | .270 (-8%) | .331 (-14%) | .373 (-6%) | .705 (-10%) | -134.2 |
| 1889 | LS2 | AA | 23 | 88 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 11 | .250 | .263 (-5%) | .334 (-9%) | .357 (+11%) | .691 (+2%) | -21.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 168 | 23 | 42 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 22 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -155 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 42 |
Ed Flanagan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ed Flanagan's first major league game on April 16, 1887; the last one listed came on October 8, 1889. Flanagan played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1887) and the Louisville Colonels (1889). At 6'1" and 190 pounds, Flanagan is listed as a first baseman. Flanagan was born on September 15, 1861, in Lowell, MA, USA. Flanagan died on November 10, 1926, in Lowell, MA, USA. The given name on file is Edward F. Flanagan.
In 42 games and 168 at bats, Flanagan batted .250 with 42 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 18 RBI. Reaching base at a .296 clip and slugging .375, Flanagan finished with a .671 OPS. Flanagan's .250 average ran 6.4% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 22, in 1889. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1887, did not top the league's .270.
Every defensive appearance on record for Flanagan, 42 games, came at first base. The fielding table credits Flanagan with 412 putouts, 15 assists and 22 errors at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Flanagan
- What years did Ed Flanagan play?
- Ed Flanagan played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1889.
- Was Ed Flanagan a pitcher?
- No. Ed Flanagan was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ed Flanagan hit?
- Ed Flanagan hit 1 career home run with 42 hits.
- What teams did Ed Flanagan play for?
- Ed Flanagan played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1887) and the Louisville Colonels (1889).
- What were Ed Flanagan's career stats?
- In 42 games, Ed Flanagan had 42 hits, 1 home runs, 18 RBI, 23 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Ed Flanagan play?
- Ed Flanagan played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Flanagan and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Flanagan was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Flanagan hit each season?
- Ed Flanagan's home runs by season: 1 in 1887 and 0 in 1889. His most in one season was 1, in 1887.
- What was Ed Flanagan's career batting average?
- Ed Flanagan batted .250 over his career, with 42 hits in 168 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Flanagan have?
- Ed Flanagan drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Flanagan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Flanagan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.