Wes Flowers
Born: 8/13/1913 in Vanndale, AR, USA
Died: 12/31/1988 in Wynne, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-08-08 | Final Game: 1944-06-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Charles Wesley Flowers
Biography
Wes Flowers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, whose career spanned from 1940 until 1944. Playing in a challenging era that included the onset of World War II, Flowers contributed to the game during a time when many players were drafted into military service. He finished his career with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, showcasing his ability to compete at the major league level despite the disruptions of the time.
Throughout his brief career, Flowers recorded a total of 11 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not register any saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Flowers' contributions to his teams were noteworthy during a period marked by significant changes in the sport. His legacy as a player remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the perseverance of athletes during the turbulent years of the early 1940s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 49 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 11 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3.43 | -557.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7.79 | -1455.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |