Woody Abernathy

Born: 2/1/1915 in Forest City, NC, USA

Died: 12/5/1994 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-07-28 | Final Game: 1947-04-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Virgil Woodrow Abernathy

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Biography

Woody Abernathy was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. Born in 1915, Abernathy made his MLB debut on July 28, 1946, and played until April 17, 1947. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-1, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite limited opportunities. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64, he demonstrated a solid command on the mound, reflecting the pitching standards of the post-World War II era when the game was transitioning towards a more offense-driven approach. Abernathy struck out 6 batters in his time in the majors and recorded 1 save, highlighting his effectiveness as a reliever. Though his career was short-lived, Abernathy's contributions came during a pivotal time in baseball history, following the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. His tenure in the league, although modest in statistical impact, represented the resilience and competitive spirit that characterized many players of his generation. Despite the challenges of a limited career, Woody Abernathy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	16	1	0	0	1	42.0	36	17	5	11	6	3.64	0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1946	NY1	NL	1	1	15	1	0	0	1	40.0	32	15	10	6	3.38	3.59 (+6%)	-1079.7
1947	NY1	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	4	2	1	0	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	NY1	NL	15	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NY1	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	1	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	NY1	P	15	0	1	6	0	0
1947	NY1	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16