Lew Flick
Born: 2/18/1915 in Bristol, TN, USA
Died: 12/7/1990 in Weber City, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-09-28 | Final Game: 1944-07-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Lewis Miller Flick
Biography
Lew Flick was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player during a brief career from 1943 to 1944. His time in Major League Baseball was marked by the challenges of the World War II era, a period that saw many star players serving in the military, leading to opportunities for various lesser-known talents to make their mark. Flick appeared in 20 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .175. While he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths.
Flick's career in the majors, while short-lived, stands as a testament to the resilience of players during a tumultuous time in American history. The early 1940s were characterized by a mix of veteran players and newcomers, making it a unique era in baseball history. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Flick's presence in the game reflects the broader narrative of baseball during the war years, where the love for the sport endured despite the challenges faced by players and fans alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 40 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.175 | 0.195 | 0.175 | 0.370 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 19 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |