Abie Hood, baseball player, 1925-1925

Abie Hood

Born: 1/31/1903 in Sanford, NC, USA

Died: 10/14/1988 in Chesapeake, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-07-13 | Final Game: 1925-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Albie Larrison Hood

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Biography

Abie Hood was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1925 season. His career spanned a mere five games from July 13 to July 17, 1925, yet in that short time, he managed to leave a mark with a solid performance at the plate. Hood finished his brief MLB tenure with a batting average of .286, recording six hits, including one home run and two runs batted in. Despite the limited sample size, his ability to contribute offensively in those few games showcased the potential he held as a position player during a competitive era of baseball. Although Hood's career was fleeting, it occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. His time in the majors was characterized by the burgeoning popularity of home runs and increased fan engagement, setting the stage for the future stars of the game. While he may not have had a lengthy career, Abie Hood's participation in the early days of modern baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 21 2 6 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 0.286 0.318 0.524 0.842 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .524 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +28.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.842 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — +11.3% above 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
1925 BSN NL 5 21 2 6 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 12 11 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 BSN 2B 5 0 12 11 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5