George Flynn
Born: 5/24/1871 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 12/28/1901 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-04-17 | Final Game: 1896-05-23
Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: George Albert Flynn
Biography
George Flynn was a professional baseball player born in 1871, who made his mark in the game during the late 19th century. He played as a position player from 1896 until his final game on May 23, 1896. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 29 games, where he recorded 27 hits, contributing to a batting average of .255. While Flynn did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 4 runs and demonstrated a notable speed on the bases, stealing 12 bases during his time in the league.
Flynn's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the deadball era to the more organized and strategic play that would define the sport in the coming decades. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, his contributions as a speedy base runner and a solid hitter left an impression on the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 106 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 0.255 | 0.336 | 0.302 | 0.638 | -232.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CHC | NL | 29 | 106 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 0.255 | -232.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 29 | 0 | 66 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CHN | OF | 29 | 0 | 66 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |