Tim Flood
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899-1903)
Tim Flood was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1903 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 231 career games, he hit .233 with 190 hits, 3 home runs, and 86 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 6/15/1929 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-09-24
- Last Game
- 1903-09-24
Full name: Timothy Andrew Flood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 816 | 70 | 190 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 86 | 23 | 42 | 102 | .233 | .280 | .290 | .571 | -1,714 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | SLN | NL | 10 | 31 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 132 | 476 | 43 | 104 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 51 | 8 | 23 | 70 | .218 | .266 (-18%) | .321 (-17%) | .343 (-19%) | .665 (-18%) | -1278.7 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 89 | 309 | 27 | 77 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 14 | 15 | 30 | .249 | .261 (-5%) | .316 (-8%) | .345 (-10%) | .662 (-9%) | -435.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 231 | 816 | 70 | 190 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 86 | 23 | 42 | 102 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -1,714 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 118 | 386 | 33 | 100 | 2 | 50 | .259 |
| Away | 114 | 424 | 37 | 90 | 1 | 38 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-24 | BRO | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-22 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-09-21 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-21 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-09-14 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-12 | BRO | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-09 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-07 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-08-27 | BRO | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-08-14 | BRO | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 226 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Tim Flood: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tim Flood debuted on September 24, 1899 and played a final game on September 24, 1903. Flood played for the St. Louis Perfectos (1899) and the Brooklyn Superbas (1902 to 1903). Born on March 13, 1877, in Montgomery City, MO, USA, Flood is listed as a second baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Flood's listed size is 5'9" and 160 pounds. Flood died on June 15, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Tim Flood was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Andrew.
Across 231 games at the plate, Flood's career line reads 190 hits in 816 at bats for a .233 average, along with 3 home runs, 86 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .290, for an OPS of .571. Set against a .270 league average for the same years, Flood's .233 average sits 13.6% below it. Flood collected a career-high 104 hits in 1902. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .249 in 1903, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Flood
- What years did Tim Flood play?
- Tim Flood played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1903.
- Was Tim Flood a pitcher?
- No. Tim Flood was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Flood hit?
- Tim Flood hit 3 career home runs with 190 hits.
- What was Tim Flood's career batting average?
- Tim Flood batted .233 over his career, with 190 hits in 816 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Flood have?
- Tim Flood drove in 86 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Flood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Flood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.