Pete Woodruff

Born: 4/2/1874 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/21/1918 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-19 | Final Game: 1899-10-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"

Full name: Peter Francis Woodruff

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Biography

Pete Woodruff, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1899 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Woodruff made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the tail end of the 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he played in 20 games, achieving 15 hits and finishing with a batting average of .246. His performance included 2 home runs and 7 runs batted in, alongside 3 stolen bases, showcasing a combination of power and speed that was becoming increasingly valued in the evolving game of baseball. Despite the limited number of games played, Woodruff's contributions during a period marked by significant changes in the sport’s dynamics underscore the competitive nature of baseball at the time. His ability to hit for average and his experience on the basepaths reflected the skill set necessary for players navigating the rapidly modernizing landscape of the game. Woodruff's career, although short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early years of the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	61	11	15	1	1	2	7	3	9	11	0.246	0.343	0.393	0.736	44.3

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.710 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
1899	NY1	NL	20	61	11	15	1	1	2	7	3	9	11	0.246	.282 (-13%)	.343 (avg)	.366 (+7%)	.710 (+4%)	44.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	10	0	1	1
OF	19	0	24	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	NY1	1B	1	0	10	0	1	1
1899	NY1	OF	19	0	24	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Right Field	19