Doc Wood, baseball player, 1923-1923

Doc Wood

Born: 2/28/1900 in Batesville, MS, USA

Died: 11/3/1974 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-07-21 | Final Game: 1923-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Charles Spencer Wood

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Biography

Doc Wood, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from July 21 to August 4, 1923, during which he played as a position player. Although his time in the majors was short, Wood left an imprint with his performance in the three games he participated in, where he recorded one hit and finished with a batting average of .333. His ability to maintain such an average over a limited number of at-bats showcased his potential and skill during a competitive era in baseball. While Wood's major league career was fleeting, it reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, particularly in the context of the post-Deadball Era, when offensive production began to rise significantly. Though he did not record any home runs or RBIs and had no stolen bases, his contributions to his team during his brief stint highlighted the often-overlooked journeys of players who, despite limited opportunities, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1923 PHA AL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 3 0 0 5 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PHA SS 3 0 0 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922