Larry Woodall

Born: 7/26/1895 in Staunton, VA, USA

Died: 5/6/1963 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-05-20 | Final Game: 1929-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Lawrence Woodall

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Biography

Larry Woodall, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1920 to 1929. Primarily recognized as a position player, Woodall made a notable impact during the late deadball era, a time characterized by low scoring and a focus on contact hitting. Over the course of his career, he played in 548 games, achieving 353 hits and maintaining a respectable batting average of .268. Woodall's offensive contributions included 161 runs batted in and 16 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and ability to contribute to his team's scoring efforts. Despite only hitting 1 home run throughout his career, his consistent hitting and base running showcased his skills as a reliable player. Woodall's career, marked by his steadiness at the plate, remains a reflection of the evolving game during the 1920s, as baseball began to transition into a more power-oriented style in the years to follow. His legacy is remembered as part of the intricate tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
548	1317	161	353	52	15	1	161	16	159	67	0.268	0.347	0.333	0.680	-1561.4

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1920	DET	AL	18	49	4	12	1	0	0	5	0	2	6	0.245	—	—	—	—	-173.5
1921	DET	AL	46	80	10	29	4	1	0	14	1	6	7	0.362	.286 (+27%)	.344 (+18%)	.395 (+11%)	.739 (+14%)	211.2
1922	DET	AL	50	125	19	43	2	2	0	18	0	8	11	0.344	.285 (+20%)	.345 (+12%)	.397 (-1%)	.743 (+5%)	134.2
1923	DET	AL	71	148	20	41	12	2	1	19	2	22	9	0.277	.282 (-2%)	.344 (+8%)	.390 (+4%)	.734 (+6%)	182.5
1924	DET	AL	67	165	23	51	9	2	0	25	0	21	5	0.309	.283 (+9%)	.345 (+12%)	.389 (avg)	.734 (+5%)	217.5
1925	DET	AL	75	171	20	35	4	1	0	13	1	24	8	0.205	.288 (-29%)	.349 (-13%)	.407 (-41%)	.756 (-28%)	-869.7
1926	DET	AL	67	146	18	34	5	0	0	15	0	15	2	0.233	.279 (-17%)	.345 (-12%)	.390 (-32%)	.735 (-22%)	-569.4
1927	DET	AL	88	246	28	69	8	6	0	39	9	37	9	0.280	.282 (-1%)	.344 (+9%)	.392 (-8%)	.736 (avg)	90.8
1928	DET	AL	65	186	19	39	7	1	0	13	3	24	10	0.210	.280 (-25%)	.342 (-12%)	.395 (-35%)	.737 (-24%)	-785.1
1929	DET	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	484	0	1335	303	26	25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1920	DET	C	15	59	20	1	0
1921	DET	C	25	48	8	2	1
1922	DET	C	40	117	11	3	1
1923	DET	C	60	140	32	3	2
1924	DET	C	62	174	41	3	5
1925	DET	C	75	165	38	7	4
1926	DET	C	59	149	37	4	3
1927	DET	C	86	265	72	1	6
1928	DET	C	62	218	44	2	3