George Flynn
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896)
George Flynn was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1896 for the Chicago Cubs. In 29 career games, he hit .255 with 27 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 12/28/1901 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-04-17
- Last Game
- 1896-05-23
Full name: George Albert Flynn
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 | .255 | .336 | .302 | .638 | -219 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career SLG .302 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CHN | NL | 29 | 106 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | .255 | .290 (-12%) | .354 (-5%) | .387 (-22%) | .741 (-14%) | -219.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 29 | 106 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -219 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
George Flynn: the record in brief
George Flynn played a first major league game on April 17, 1896 and a last one on May 23, 1896. Flynn's only club in the season tables is the Chicago Colts. Flynn played primarily as a left fielder. Born on May 24, 1871, in Chicago, IL, USA, Flynn was listed at 5'9" and 150 pounds. Flynn died on December 28, 1901, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name George Albert.
Across 29 games at the plate, Flynn's career line reads 27 hits in 106 at bats for a .255 average; the totals also include 4 RBI. The on-base percentage is .336 and the slugging percentage .302, for an OPS of .638. Measured against the leagues Flynn played in, the .255 career average compares with a .290 league average over the same seasons, 12.3% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1896 with the Chicago Colts, 29 games, 106 at bats and 27 hits. That year the league hit .290, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Every defensive appearance on record for Flynn, 29 games, came at left field. In the outfield, Flynn's fielding totals are 66 putouts, 6 assists and 10 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Flynn
- Was George Flynn a pitcher?
- No. George Flynn was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did George Flynn hit?
- George Flynn hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What teams did George Flynn play for?
- George Flynn played for one team, the Chicago Colts (1896).
- What were George Flynn's career stats?
- In 29 games, George Flynn had 27 hits, 4 RBI, 15 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did George Flynn play?
- George Flynn played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Flynn and how much did he weigh?
- George Flynn was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was George Flynn's career batting average?
- George Flynn batted .255 over his career, with 27 hits in 106 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Flynn have?
- George Flynn drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is George Flynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Flynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.