Jake Flowers, baseball player, 1923-1934

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

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

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

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