Huck Flener
Born: 2/25/1969 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-14 | Final Game: 1997-07-28
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Gregory Alan Flener
Biography
Huck Flener was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1997. Born in 1969, Flener made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by offensive prowess, with hitters increasingly dominating the game. Throughout his time in the league, he played primarily in relief roles, compiling a career record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.51. His pitching style was marked by a willingness to challenge hitters, as evidenced by his total of 55 strikeouts over the course of his career.
Flener's tenure in the majors included stints with various teams, where he contributed as a reliable option out of the bullpen. Despite not recording any saves, his presence on the mound provided valuable innings during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards specialized pitching roles. Although his career was relatively brief, his journey in professional baseball reflected the competitive nature of the sport during the mid-1990s, an era that laid the groundwork for the future of pitching in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.7 | 115 | 58 | 12 | 43 | 55 | 5.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4.05 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.7 | 68 | 36 | 33 | 44 | 4.58 | -742.8 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 40 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 9.87 | -421.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TOR | P | 15 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | TOR | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |