Woody Wagenhorst, baseball player, 1888-1888

Woody Wagenhorst

Born: 6/3/1863 in Gouldsboro, PA, USA

Died: 2/14/1946 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-06-25 | Final Game: 1888-06-26

Bats: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ellwood Otto Wagenhorst

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Biography

Woody Wagenhorst was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who had a brief career in the late 19th century, specifically playing in the major leagues for two games in June 1888. He was primarily a position player, showcasing his skills during a time when baseball was still evolving in its early professional form. His playing career was short-lived, lasting just over a day, as he appeared in games on June 25 and June 26, 1888. Throughout his career, Wagenhorst recorded a total of 2 games, achieving 1 hit and finishing with a batting average of 0.125. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his participation in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's history during the late 1880s, an era characterized by the transition from the game's early days to a more organized and commercialized sport. While his statistical contributions may appear modest, players like Wagenhorst played a crucial role in the development of baseball, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 59.1% 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
1888 PHI NL 2 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 2 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 PHI 3B 2 0 2 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1887, 1888
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1890, 1891