Joe Flynn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Joe Flynn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Philadelphia Keystones and the Boston Reds. In 61 career games, he hit .246 with 59 hits and 4 home runs. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 316.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Died
- 12/22/1933 in Providence, RI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-04-18
- Last Game
- 1884-09-17
Full name: Joseph Nicholas Flynn
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 | .246 | .285 | .375 | .660 | 316 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.
Career OPS .660 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — +8.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 52 | 209 | 38 | 52 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | .249 | .243 (+2%) | .278 (+3%) | .327 (+18%) | .606 (+11%) | 315.6 |
| 1884 | BSU | UA | 9 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 315.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 61 | 240 | 42 | 59 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .246 | — | — | — | — | 631 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Flynn
- Was Joe Flynn a pitcher?
- No. Joe Flynn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Flynn hit?
- Joe Flynn hit 4 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What was Joe Flynn's career batting average?
- Joe Flynn batted .246 over his career, with 59 hits in 240 at bats.
- Is Joe Flynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Flynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Joe Flynn play for?
- Joe Flynn played for the Philadelphia Keystones and the Boston Reds.