Red Worthington

Born: 4/24/1906 in Alhambra, CA, USA

Died: 12/8/1963 in Sepulveda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1934-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Worthington

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Biography

Red Worthington, born in 1906, was a skilled position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His professional career spanned from 1931 until 1934, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Over the course of 292 games, Worthington showcased his consistency at the plate, accumulating 298 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 111 runs batted in, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and provide power in the lineup. Worthington's playing style was characterized by his solid hitting and keen eye, which allowed him to maintain a respectable on-base presence during his tenure. Although he recorded only 2 stolen bases, his overall offensive production was significant for his teams during a time when scoring was vital to success. Red Worthington remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the era's evolving strategies and the increasing emphasis on run production that would define the sport in the years to follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
292	1037	118	298	69	18	12	111	2	48	71	0.287	0.321	0.423	0.745	539.7

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.745 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
1931	BSN	NL	128	491	47	143	25	10	4	44	1	26	38	0.291	.276 (+5%)	.338 (-3%)	.388 (+5%)	.726 (+1%)	-16.9
1932	BSN	NL	105	435	62	132	35	8	8	61	1	15	24	0.303	.275 (+10%)	.335 (-2%)	.391 (+22%)	.726 (+11%)	689.7
1933	BSN	NL	17	45	3	7	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	BSN	NL	41	65	6	16	5	0	0	6	0	6	5	0.246	.278 (-11%)	.340 (-6%)	.392 (-18%)	.733 (-12%)	-133.0
1934	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	-133.0