Ed Flynn

Born: 6/25/1864 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/28/1929 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-05 | Final Game: 1887-05-14

Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward J. Flynn

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Biography

Ed Flynn was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played in the Major Leagues from May 5 to May 14, 1887, making his mark as a position player during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Flynn participated in a total of 7 games, during which he recorded 5 hits and achieved a batting average of .185. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 runs batted in (RBIs) and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Flynn's career occurred during the formative years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the 1880s to the more structured game that would follow. His limited time in the majors reflects the challenges faced by players of his era, as the competition for roster spots was fierce and opportunities were often fleeting. Despite a short stint in the league, Flynn's participation in the early days of baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the game's history, representing the numerous players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	27	0	5	1	0	0	4	3	1	7	0.185	0.214	0.222	0.437	0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.437 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1887	CL3	AA	7	27	0	5	1	0	0	4	3	1	7	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	6	0	13	9	6	0
OF	1	0	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	CL3	3B	6	0	13	9	6	0
1887	CL3	OF	1	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	6
Right Field	1