John Flinn
Born: 9/2/1954 in Merced, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-05-06 | Final Game: 1982-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Richard Flinn
Biography
John Flinn, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1982. Throughout his career, Flinn showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 5-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 36 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start and relieve games effectively.
Flinn's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by increasing specialization in pitching roles. Despite a relatively brief tenure in the majors, his contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. As a product of the late 1970s and early 1980s baseball landscape, Flinn's performances reflected the evolving strategies of the game, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history for his role during this dynamic era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 69.0 | 70 | 32 | 7 | 37 | 36 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8.04 | -1121.9 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37.0 | 31 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 3.89 | - |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1.32 | 493.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 5 | 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 | 42 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | BAL | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | P | 20 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | BAL | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Valley College | Los Angeles | CA | 1973 |