Ken Wood

Born: 7/1/1924 in Lincolnton, NC, USA

Died: 11/22/2007 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-28 | Final Game: 1953-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Lanier Wood

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Biography

Ken Wood was a professional baseball player born in 1924, whose career spanned from 1948 to 1953. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 342 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Wood made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the post-World War II boom in baseball to the more competitive landscape of the early 1950s. As a right-handed hitter, he accumulated 223 hits, including 34 home runs and 143 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .224. Though he was not known for speed on the basepaths, evidenced by just one stolen base throughout his career, Wood contributed significantly to his teams with his power-hitting ability. His performance in the league reflected the challenges of the time, as players faced rigorous competition and the ongoing evolution of the game. Ken Wood's tenure in the majors, although brief, highlighted the persistence and dedication of players striving to make their mark in the sport during a pivotal era in baseball history. He retired from professional play on May 23, 1953, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of the game in the early 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
342	995	110	223	52	7	34	143	1	102	141	0.224	0.298	0.393	0.691	-468.4

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.724 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
1948	SLA	AL	10	24	2	2	0	1	0	2	0	1	4	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	SLA	AL	7	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	SLA	AL	128	369	42	83	24	0	13	62	0	38	58	0.225	.265 (-15%)	.346 (-14%)	.401 (-2%)	.747 (-7%)	-645.0
1951	SLA	AL	109	333	40	79	19	0	15	44	1	27	49	0.237	.260 (-9%)	.336 (-12%)	.385 (+11%)	.721 (+1%)	-91.0
1952	BOS	AL	15	20	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	WSN	AL	61	210	26	50	8	6	6	32	0	30	21	0.238	.252 (-6%)	.326 (+2%)	.369 (+13%)	.696 (+8%)	0.0
1953	WSN	AL	12	33	0	7	1	0	0	3	0	2	3	0.212	—	—	—	—	0.0