Fred Woodcock

Born: 5/17/1868 in Winchendon, MA, USA

Died: 8/11/1943 in Ashburnham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-05-17 | Final Game: 1892-06-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Fred Wayland Woodcock

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Biography

Fred Woodcock was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from May 17, 1892, to June 17, 1892. Born in 1868, Woodcock played during a time when baseball was evolving into a more organized sport, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to a more structured game. Throughout his short career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55, showcasing his potential on the mound despite limited opportunities. While Woodcock's tenure in Major League Baseball was fleeting, he managed to strike out 8 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters during a competitive era. As a pitcher, he was a part of the early professional landscape, contributing to the game's development during a time when strategies and playing styles were in flux. Although he did not achieve a long-lasting legacy in terms of career statistics, Woodcock remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who played during the sport's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	5	4	3	0	0	33.0	42	13	1	17	8	3.55	0

Career ERA 3.55 vs. league average 3.28 across their career seasons — 7.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1892	PIT	NL	1	2	5	4	3	0	0	33.0	42	13	17	8	3.55	3.28 (-8%)	-654.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	15	2	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	3	0.200	0.250	0.333	0.583	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1892	PIT	NL	5	15	2	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	2	6	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	PIT	P	5	0	2	6	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Brown University	Providence	RI	1890, 1891, 1892
Dartmouth College	Hanover	NH	1889