Brian Flynn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2019)
Brian Flynn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019 for the Miami Marlins and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 7 seasons. Across 102 career appearances, he went 6-12 with a 4.41 ERA and 134 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'8" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-09-04
- Last Game
- 2019-07-25
Full name: Brian Anthony Flynn
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 8.50 | 3.87 (-120%) | -1157.1 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 1 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.1 | 38 | 16 | 23 | 44 | 2.60 | 4.19 (+38%) | 220.8 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 3 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.2 | 87 | 34 | 35 | 47 | 4.04 | 4.15 (+3%) | -255.6 |
| 2019 | KCA | AL | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 5.22 | 4.51 (-16%) | -103.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 6 | 12 | 102 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 187.2 | 205 | 92 | 91 | 134 | 4.41 | — | -1,295 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | KCA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 102 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (204 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 51 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 86.0 | 94 | 46 | 39 | 61 | 4.81 |
| Away | 51 | 101.2 | 111 | 46 | 52 | 73 | 4.07 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-25 | KCR | CLE | L | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019-07-19 | KCR | CLE | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-07-14 | KCR | DET | L | 2.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019-07-05 | KCR | WAS | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-07-01 | KCR | TOR | — | 4.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-06-24 | KCR | CLE | — | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019-06-19 | KCR | SEA | — | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019-06-17 | KCR | SEA | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019-06-06 | KCR | BOS | — | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019-06-01 | KCR | TEX | — | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 102 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 2009, 2011 |
Brian Flynn: the record in brief
Brian Flynn's major league career runs from a debut on September 4, 2013 to a final game on July 25, 2019. Flynn played for the Miami Marlins (2013 to 2014) and the Kansas City Royals (2016 through 2019). Flynn played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on April 19, 1990, in Tulsa, OK, USA, Flynn was listed at 6-foot-8 and 245 pounds. Flynn's full given name, per the bio, is Brian Anthony Flynn.
The pitching table credits Flynn with a 6-12 record and a 4.41 ERA in 102 games. Flynn had 134 strikeouts. The league ERA over Flynn's seasons was 4.13, so the 4.41 figure ran 6.7% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.60 in 2016, when the league's was 4.19.
Every defensive appearance on record for Flynn, 102 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Flynn's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 21 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Flynn
- What years did Brian Flynn play?
- Brian Flynn played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019.
- Was Brian Flynn a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Flynn pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 134 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brian Flynn hit?
- Brian Flynn hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Brian Flynn play for?
- Brian Flynn played for 2 teams: the Miami Marlins (2013–2014) and the Kansas City Royals (2016–2019).
- What were Brian Flynn's career stats?
- In 102 games, Brian Flynn went 6-12 with a 4.41 ERA, 134 strikeouts, 187.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Brian Flynn play?
- Brian Flynn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian Flynn and how much did he weigh?
- Brian Flynn was listed at 6 feet 8 inches and 245 pounds.
- What was Brian Flynn's career ERA?
- Brian Flynn finished with a 4.41 career ERA, going 6-12 with 134 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Flynn have?
- Brian Flynn recorded 134 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Flynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Flynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.