Silver Flint

Silver Flint, born in 1855, was a prominent position player who graced Major League Baseball from 1875 until his retirement on July 18, 1889. Over the course of his career, Flint played in 760 games, amassing a total of 687 hits and 21 home runs. He drove in 295 runs and maintained a batting average of .236. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 12 stolen bases during his time in the league. Flint's career unfolded during an era of significant transition in baseball, as the game was evolving from its early, rudimentary forms into a more structured and popular sport. His contributions were part of the foundational years of professional baseball, where players were beginning to establish their identities and the sport was gaining a foothold in American culture. While not a statistical powerhouse by modern standards, Flint's resilience and ability to play through the challenges of the sport's early days left a lasting impression on the game.