Jake Flowers
Born: 3/16/1902 in Cambridge, MD, USA
Died: 12/27/1962 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-07 | Final Game: 1934-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: D'Arcy Raymond Flowers
Biography
Jake Flowers was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1923 until his retirement on August 2, 1934. Primarily serving as a position player, Flowers showcased his talents over the course of 583 games in Major League Baseball. He achieved a respectable batting average of .256, accumulating 433 hits and 201 RBIs throughout his career. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 58 bases, demonstrating a keen ability to disrupt opposing defenses.
Flowers played during a significant period in baseball history, navigating the challenges of the 1920s and early 1930s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged environment. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by the stars of his time, reflected the grit and determination of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. With 16 home runs to his name, Flowers was a versatile player who combined speed and power, making him a valuable asset to his teams and a memorable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
| 1931 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 583 | 1693 | 229 | 433 | 75 | 18 | 16 | 201 | 58 | 190 | 139 | 0.256 | 0.333 | 0.350 | 0.683 | -1871.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | STL | NL | 13 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 40 | 74 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0.270 | -4.3 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 67 | 231 | 26 | 54 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 25 | 0.234 | -660.7 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 103 | 339 | 51 | 93 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 10 | 47 | 30 | 0.274 | -0.6 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 46 | 130 | 16 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 22 | 6 | 0.200 | -531.6 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 89 | 253 | 37 | 81 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 50 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 0.320 | 141.3 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 22 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 45 | 137 | 19 | 34 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 0.248 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | STL | NL | 67 | 247 | 35 | 63 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 31 | 18 | 0.255 | -308.6 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 78 | 210 | 28 | 49 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 0.233 | -308.6 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.071 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | SLN | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.091 |
| 1926 | WS | SLN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 260 | 0 | 631 | 757 | 47 | 131 |
| 3B | 65 | 0 | 70 | 104 | 5 | 11 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 147 | 0 | 277 | 380 | 33 | 59 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | SS | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLN | 2B | 11 | 0 | 17 | 43 | 1 | 4 |
| 1926 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | SS | 65 | 0 | 137 | 184 | 19 | 29 |
| 1928 | BRO | 2B | 94 | 0 | 260 | 270 | 16 | 46 |
| 1928 | BRO | SS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BRO | 2B | 39 | 0 | 96 | 109 | 8 | 17 |
| 1930 | BRO | 2B | 65 | 0 | 153 | 200 | 19 | 42 |
| 1930 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BRO | 2B | 6 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1931 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLN | 2B | 21 | 0 | 34 | 51 | 1 | 13 |
| 1931 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLN | SS | 24 | 0 | 35 | 66 | 3 | 14 |
| 1932 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932 | SLN | 3B | 54 | 0 | 59 | 91 | 3 | 10 |
| 1932 | SLN | SS | 7 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | BRO | 2B | 19 | 0 | 44 | 56 | 2 | 5 |
| 1933 | BRO | 3B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | BRO | SS | 36 | 0 | 79 | 90 | 8 | 13 |
| 1933 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 261 |
| Third Base | 65 |
| Shortstop | 148 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington College | Chestertown | MD | 1921, 1922 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 3.0 | 80 | 0 |