John Flynn
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1912)
John Flynn was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1912 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. In 149 career games, he hit .249 with 115 hits, 6 home runs, and 60 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 76.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/23/1935 in Providence, RI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-04-22
- Last Game
- 1912-05-13
Full name: John Anthony Flynn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 462 | 46 | 115 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 60 | 8 | 46 | 70 | .249 | .320 | .335 | .655 | 76 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 96 | 332 | 32 | 91 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 52 | 6 | 30 | 47 | .274 | .249 (+10%) | .317 (+6%) | .326 (+13%) | .644 (+10%) | 553.1 |
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 33 | 59 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .203 | .266 (-24%) | .336 (-8%) | .356 (-34%) | .693 (-21%) | -173.3 |
| 1912 | WS1 | AL | 20 | 71 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | .169 | .268 (-37%) | .335 (-25%) | .358 (-29%) | .694 (-27%) | -303.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 149 | 462 | 46 | 115 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 60 | 8 | 46 | 70 | .249 | — | — | — | — | 76 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (149 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 86 | 277 | 29 | 77 | 4 | 50 | .278 |
| Away | 63 | 188 | 17 | 38 | 2 | 17 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-13 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-05-12 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-08 | MIN | CHW | L | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-05-07 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-05-04 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-05-03 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-05-02 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-01 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-04-29 | MIN | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-04-27 | MIN | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 126 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1904, 1905, 1906 |
John Flynn: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 22, 1910 and the final game on May 13, 1912, John Flynn built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1910 through 1911) and the Washington Senators (1912). The bio lists Flynn as a first baseman who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Flynn was born on September 7, 1883, in Providence, RI, USA. Flynn died on March 23, 1935, in Providence, RI, USA. Flynn's full given name, per the bio, is John Anthony Flynn.
In 149 games and 462 at bats, Flynn batted .249 with 115 hits, adding 6 homers and 60 RBI. Flynn got on base at a .320 rate and slugged .335 (.655 OPS). The .249 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. 1910 produced Flynn's most hits, 91 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1910, a season of regular play, Flynn hit .274 while the league hit .249.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Flynn
- What years did John Flynn play?
- John Flynn played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1912.
- Was John Flynn a pitcher?
- No. John Flynn was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did John Flynn hit?
- John Flynn hit 6 career home runs with 115 hits.
- What teams did John Flynn play for?
- John Flynn played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1910–1911) and the Washington Senators (1912).
- What were John Flynn's career stats?
- In 149 games, John Flynn had 115 hits, 6 home runs, 60 RBI, 46 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- What position did John Flynn play?
- John Flynn played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Flynn and how much did he weigh?
- John Flynn was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Flynn hit each season?
- John Flynn's home runs by season: 6 in 1910, 0 in 1911, and 0 in 1912. His most in one season was 6, in 1910.
- What was John Flynn's career batting average?
- John Flynn batted .249 over his career, with 115 hits in 462 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Flynn have?
- John Flynn drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is John Flynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Flynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.