Flint Rhem, baseball player, 1924-1936

Flint Rhem

Born: 1/24/1901 in Rhems, SC, USA

Died: 7/30/1969 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-06 | Final Game: 1936-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Flint Rhem

Biography

Flint Rhem, born in 1901, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1936. He played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, navigating the league's transition away from the deadball era and into a time of increased offensive production. Rhem compiled a career record of 105 wins and 97 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level over his decade-long tenure in the sport. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.2, and he recorded a total of 534 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, Rhem contributed to his teams with 10 saves, indicating his versatility and reliability in late-game situations. Rhem's playing style reflected the pitching strategies of his era, as he adapted to the evolving game that featured more power hitters and a greater emphasis on run production. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he consistently provided solid performances on the mound. Rhem's legacy remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed as a pitcher during a pivotal time in baseball history, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
105 97 294 229 91 8 10 1725.3 1958 805 113 529 534 4.20 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
294 610 43 88 11 0 3 48 0 13 204 0.144 0.163 0.177 0.341 -4699.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1931 WS SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1930 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1928 WS SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1926 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 4 2 0 10.3 15 7 4 9 6.10

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1931 WS SLN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 1 0.00
1930 WS SLN 0 1 1 1 0 3.3 7 4 2 3 10.80
1928 WS SLN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
1926 WS SLN 0 0 1 1 0 4.0 7 3 2 4 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 294 0 33 389 25 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 294

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1922, 1923, 1924

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 20.0 80 0