Joe Flynn
Born: 12/29/1861 in Providence, RI, USA
Died: 12/22/1933 in Providence, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-04-18 | Final Game: 1884-09-17
Full name: Joseph Nicholas Flynn
Biography
Joe Flynn was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1884 to September 17, 1884, a brief but noteworthy time in the sport's history that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Flynn participated in 61 games, during which he demonstrated his hitting capabilities by recording 59 hits, achieving a batting average of .246.
Throughout his short career, Flynn showcased power with four home runs, although he did not register any RBIs or stolen bases. His contributions came during a formative period for baseball, as the league was still establishing itself as America's pastime and evolving in terms of player roles and strategies. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Flynn's presence on the field reflects the early development of the game and the players who laid the foundation for future generations.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 240 | 42 | 59 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.246 | 0.285 | 0.375 | 0.660 | 315.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BSU | UA | 9 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 52 | 209 | 38 | 52 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.249 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| C | 17 | 0 | 74 | 25 | 22 | 1 |
| OF | 47 | 0 | 44 | 11 | 17 | 3 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BSU | C | 7 | 0 | 37 | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| 1884 | BSU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | BSU | OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | PHU | C | 10 | 0 | 37 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
| 1884 | PHU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | PHU | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | PHU | OF | 43 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 14 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 43 |