Roy Wood, baseball player, 1913-1915

Roy Wood

Born: 8/29/1892 in Monticello, AR, USA

Died: 4/6/1974 in Fayetteville, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-16 | Final Game: 1915-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roy Winton Wood

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Biography

Roy Wood was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, specifically within the years 1913 to 1915. Born in 1892, Wood played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 119 games during his brief career. He showcased a gritty playing style that was typical of the era, contributing to his teams with a mix of speed and tenacity. Over the course of his career, he recorded 77 hits, including one home run, and drove in 20 runs, finishing with a batting average of .231. In addition to his offensive contributions, Wood demonstrated his agility on the base paths, successfully stealing seven bases. His career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, and players were beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. While not a superstar, Wood's persistence and dedication to the game reflected the spirit of the era and the foundational years of Major League Baseball. His journey through the diamond remains a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 333 33 77 12 4 1 20 7 16 47 0.231 0.285 0.300 0.585 -657.5

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1913 PIT NL 14 35 4 10 4 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1914 CLE AL 72 220 24 52 6 3 1 15 6 13 26 0.236 .255 (-7%) .322 (-7%) .339 (-10%) .661 (-9%) -316.1
1915 CLE AL 33 78 5 15 2 1 0 3 1 2 13 0.192 .250 (-23%) .318 (-27%) .332 (-27%) .651 (-27%) -341.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 42 0 332 18 5 21
OF 50 0 78 10 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 PIT 1B 1 0 5 0 0 1
1913 PIT OF 8 0 13 4 2 0
1914 CLE 1B 20 0 145 10 3 13
1914 CLE OF 40 0 64 6 4 0
1915 CLE 1B 21 0 182 8 2 7
1915 CLE OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 42
Left Field 15
Center Field 13
Right Field 24

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1911, 1912, 1913