Fred Wood, baseball player, 1884-1885

Fred Wood

Born: 7/21/1861 in Dundas, ON, CAN

Died: 11/17/1935 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1884-05-14 | Final Game: 1885-09-30

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

Full name: Frederick Llewellyn Wood

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Biography

Fred Wood, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from May 14, 1884, to September 30, 1885. A position player, Wood's time in Major League Baseball was brief, with him appearing in only 13 games. Throughout his career, he accumulated a total of 3 hits, contributing 1 run batted in and finishing with a batting average of .065. Despite not hitting any home runs and recording no stolen bases, Wood's presence on the field during the early years of professional baseball illustrates the evolving nature of the sport in the late 19th century. Playing during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to more modern styles of play, Wood's career reflects the challenges faced by many athletes of his time. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his involvement in the game during its formative years adds a layer of historical context to the understanding of baseball's development. Wood's legacy resides in the anecdotal history of baseball, where every player contributed to the rich tapestry that has shaped the sport today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 46 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 18 0.065 0.122 0.065 0.188 0.0

Career AVG .065 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OBP .122 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career SLG .065 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 80.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.188 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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
1884 DTN NL 12 42 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 18 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1885 BFN NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 8 0 40 13 7 2
OF 6 0 5 2 6 0
SS 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 DTN C 7 0 36 12 6 1
1884 DTN OF 6 0 5 2 6 0
1884 DTN SS 1 0 0 0 1 0
1885 BFN C 1 0 4 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8
Shortstop 1
Right Field 6