John Flavin
American baseball player
John Thomas Flavin (born May 7, 1942) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who appeared in five games in the major leagues for the Chicago Cubs in 1964. Born in Albany, California, Flavin threw and batted left-handed, stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 208 pounds (94 kg). He graduated from El Cerrito High School and attended the University of Southern California.
Career
Flavin entered professional baseball in 1960 in the Cincinnati Reds' organization. After he spent four years in their farm system — including a 12–2 season for Triple-A San Diego in 1962 — Cincinnati sold Flavin's contract to the Cubs in April 1964. Flavin won seven of 12 decisions at Triple-A Salt Lake City, then was recalled to Chicago in August. In his MLB debut, he started against the Houston Colt .45s on August 25, 1964, at Colt Stadium. In 21⁄3 innings pitched, Flavin allowed six hits, two bases on balls, a wild pitch, and five runs, all earned, before he was relieved by Sterling Slaughter. The Cubs lost the contest, 5–4. The loss was Flavin's only MLB decision.
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