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Wally Flager Notable

b. November 3, 1921 · Cincinnati Reds 1945, Philadelphia Phillies 1945

Wally Flager divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a shortstop: the Cincinnati Reds from 1945, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1945.

Across 70 games he batted .241, with 53 hits and 26 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 5 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 63 games at shortstop, with 178 assists and 18 errors. He turned 29 double plays.

He was born in Chicago Heights, IL, USA on November 3, 1921, and died on December 16, 1990. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1945 CIN/PHI 702202653 512 2125201 .241
Career 702202653 512 2125201 .241

On this day & linked events

1921

Born November 3, 1921

Chicago Heights, IL, USA

1990

Died December 16, 1990