Jimmy Wood

Born: 12/1/1843 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/30/1927 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-08 | Final Game: 1873-11-01

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James Leon Wood

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Biography

Jimmy Wood, born in 1843, was a notable figure in the early days of professional baseball, playing from 1871 to 1873. As a position player, he participated in 102 games, where he established himself as a formidable hitter. Wood recorded 162 hits over his brief career, achieving an impressive batting average of .332, which positioned him among the elite hitters of his time. His offensive prowess was complemented by his ability to drive in runs, as he accumulated 82 RBIs, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 28 stolen bases and ranked among the top players of his era. Wood played during a transformative period in baseball, just following the establishment of the National Association, the first professional league. This era was characterized by a transition from amateur to professional play, and Wood's performance contributed to the growing popularity of the sport. Despite his short career, his achievements left a lasting impact on the game and helped pave the way for future generations of players. His three home runs, while modest by today's standards, reflected the evolving nature of offensive strategies in the early game, highlighting the balance between speed and power that would become a hallmark of baseball in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
102	488	162	162	33	12	3	82	28	25	6	0.332	0.365	0.467	0.832	1904.8

Career AVG .332 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.832 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — +25.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1871	CH1	28	135	45	51	10	6	1	29	18	11	3	0.378	.286 (+32%)	.311 (+36%)	.383 (+47%)	.695 (+42%)	922.8
1872	TRO	25	113	40	38	11	4	2	26	0	2	1	0.336	.285 (+18%)	.296 (+17%)	.347 (+60%)	.644 (+40%)	614.5
1872	BR1	7	31	10	6	1	1	0	0	1	4	1	0.194	—	—	—	—	614.5
1873	PH2	42	209	67	67	11	1	0	27	9	8	1	0.321	.290 (+10%)	.304 (+14%)	.357 (+7%)	.661 (+10%)	367.6