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John Flynn

John Flynn Notable

b. September 7, 1883 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1910–1911, Washington Senators 1912

John Flynn divided three seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1910, then the Washington Senators through 1912.

Across 149 games he batted .249, with 115 hits and 46 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 14 doubles and 8 stolen bases.

He played 126 games at first base, with 1,146 putouts and 27 errors. He turned 70 double plays.

He was born in Providence, RI, USA on September 7, 1883, and died on March 23, 1935. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1910 PIT 963323291 1026 5230476 .274
1911 PIT 3359512 010 3980 .203
1912 WSH 2071912 410 57152 .169
Career 14946246115 1446 6046708 .249

On this day & linked events

1883

Born September 7, 1883

Providence, RI, USA

1935

Died March 23, 1935

Image: 1911 Sporting Life, public domain