Wally Hood

Born: 2/9/1895 in Whittier, CA, USA

Died: 5/2/1965 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-15 | Final Game: 1922-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Wallace James Hood

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Biography

Wally Hood, born in 1895, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. He played from April 15, 1920, to April 22, 1922, appearing in a total of 67 games throughout his career. Hood showcased a modest batting average of .237, accumulating 19 hits, including one home run and five RBIs. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded five stolen bases, contributing to the dynamic style of play that characterized the post-Deadball Era, a time when the game began to shift towards more aggressive offensive strategies. Although Hood's career was relatively brief, he played during a transformative period in baseball history, when the sport was witnessing a resurgence in popularity following the end of the Deadball Era. His contributions, while not prolific in terms of raw statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and determination of players during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Hood's legacy is a reminder of the many players who helped shape the foundation of modern baseball, even if their careers did not garner extensive recognition in the annals of the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.0	40.0	9.0	10.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	7.0	5.0	2.0	1.0	0.250	0.333	0.450	0.783

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	28.0	25.0	5.0	4.0	1.0	0	1.0	4.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0.160	0.250	0.320	0.570
1926	17.0	15.0	4.0	6.0	2.0	1.0	0	3.0	2.0	1.0	0	0.400	0.471	0.667	1.138

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
67	80	23	19	2	2	1	5	5	14	18	0.237	0.358	0.350	0.708	26.4

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
1920	BRO	NL	7	14	4	2	1	0	0	1	2	4	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	PIT	NL	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	BRO	NL	56	65	16	17	1	2	1	4	2	9	14	0.262	.286 (-9%)	.344 (+5%)	.395 (-3%)	.739 (+1%)	26.4
1922	BRO	NL	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0