Elmer Flick
⭐ Hall of Fame 1963
Born: 1/11/1876 in Bedford, OH, USA
Died: 1/9/1971 in Bedford, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1898-04-26 | Final Game: 1910-07-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Elmer Harrison Flick
Biography
Elmer Flick was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1898 to 1910. Born in 1876, Flick established himself as a dynamic position player during the early years of professional baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,483 games, amassing 1,752 hits, 48 home runs, and 756 RBIs, while boasting an impressive batting average of .313. His ability to steal bases was notable as he recorded 330 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.
Flick's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and finesse, making him one of the standout players of his era. He was known not only for his offensive prowess but also for his defensive skills, contributing significantly to his teams defensively. His contributions to the game were recognized when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963, solidifying his legacy in the sport. Flick's accomplishments helped pave the way for future generations of baseball players, and he remains a celebrated figure in the history of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1483 | 5597 | 950 | 1752 | 268 | 164 | 48 | 756 | 330 | 597 | 567 | 0.313 | 0.389 | 0.445 | 0.834 | 29210.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | PHI | NL | 134 | 453 | 84 | 137 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 81 | 23 | 86 | 36 | 0.302 | 3033.5 |
| 1899 | PHI | NL | 127 | 485 | 98 | 166 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 98 | 31 | 42 | 31 | 0.342 | 2023.2 |
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 138 | 545 | 106 | 200 | 32 | 16 | 11 | 110 | 35 | 56 | 30 | 0.367 | 4492.4 |
| 1901 | PHI | NL | 138 | 540 | 112 | 180 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 88 | 30 | 52 | 56 | 0.333 | 3279.6 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 110 | 424 | 70 | 126 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 61 | 20 | 47 | 31 | 0.297 | 1391.5 |
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 11 | 37 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0.297 | 1391.5 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 140 | 523 | 81 | 155 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 51 | 24 | 51 | 60 | 0.296 | 1833.0 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 150 | 579 | 97 | 177 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 56 | 38 | 51 | 68 | 0.306 | 3306.5 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 132 | 500 | 72 | 154 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 64 | 35 | 53 | 69 | 0.308 | 3078.7 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 157 | 624 | 98 | 194 | 34 | 22 | 1 | 62 | 39 | 54 | 65 | 0.311 | 3353.9 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 147 | 549 | 80 | 166 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 58 | 41 | 64 | 79 | 0.302 | 3130.8 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 9 | 35 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 66 | 235 | 28 | 60 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 0.255 | 134.7 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 24 | 68 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.265 | 152.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 14 | 33 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 1456 | 658 | 2373 | 197 | 145 | 50 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | PHI | OF | 133 | 0 | 237 | 21 | 19 | 4 |
| 1899 | PHI | OF | 125 | 0 | 234 | 24 | 19 | 7 |
| 1900 | PHI | OF | 138 | 0 | 232 | 23 | 24 | 6 |
| 1901 | PHI | OF | 138 | 0 | 278 | 23 | 12 | 7 |
| 1902 | CLE | OF | 110 | 0 | 156 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 1902 | PHA | OF | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | CLE | OF | 140 | 0 | 219 | 15 | 11 | 3 |
| 1904 | CLE | 2B | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904 | CLE | OF | 145 | 144 | 234 | 19 | 12 | 5 |
| 1905 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | CLE | OF | 131 | 130 | 181 | 18 | 13 | 3 |
| 1906 | CLE | 2B | 8 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1906 | CLE | OF | 150 | 151 | 248 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| 1907 | CLE | OF | 147 | 146 | 219 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| 1908 | CLE | OF | 9 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | CLE | OF | 61 | 60 | 87 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1910 | CLE | OF | 18 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 126 |
| Right Field | 1322 |