Carney Flynn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1894-1896)
Carney Flynn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1896 for the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Giants, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 0-5 with a 11.27 ERA and 11 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
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/10/1947 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1894-07-17
- Last Game
- 1896-08-19
Full name: Cornelius Francis Xavier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 17.61 | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 11.81 | 4.36 (-171%) | -490.8 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 43 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 8.55 | 4.36 (-96%) | -217.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 77 | 48 | 28 | 11 | 11.27 | — | -708 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .267 | .267 | .467 | .733 | 0 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .300 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career SLG .467 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .779 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
Carney Flynn: the record in brief
July 17, 1894 and August 19, 1896 bracket Carney Flynn's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1894), the New York Giants (1896), and the Washington Senators (1896). The bio lists Flynn as a pitcher who both batted and threw left-handed. Flynn is listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Flynn was born on January 23, 1875, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Flynn's death is recorded on February 10, 1947, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Flynn's full given name, per the bio, is Cornelius Francis Xavier Flynn.
Flynn pitched in 9 games, starting 4, and finished with a 0-5 record and 11.27 ERA. The same table counts 11 strikeouts. Against a 4.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 11.27 mark was 132.7% worse. 1896 was Flynn's sharpest full season, a 8.55 ERA against the league's 4.36.
The position breakdown shows 9 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carney Flynn
- What years did Carney Flynn play?
- Carney Flynn played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1896.
- Was Carney Flynn a pitcher?
- Yes. Carney Flynn pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 11 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Carney Flynn hit?
- Carney Flynn hit 1 career home run with 4 hits.
- What teams did Carney Flynn play for?
- Carney Flynn played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1894), the New York Giants (1896), and the Washington Senators (1896).
- What were Carney Flynn's career stats?
- In 9 games, Carney Flynn went 0-5 with a 11.27 ERA, 11 strikeouts, and 38.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Carney Flynn play?
- Carney Flynn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carney Flynn and how much did he weigh?
- Carney Flynn was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Carney Flynn's career ERA?
- Carney Flynn finished with a 11.27 career ERA, going 0-5 with 11 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Carney Flynn have?
- Carney Flynn recorded 11 career strikeouts.
- Is Carney Flynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carney Flynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.