Fred Wood
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Fred Wood was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Detroit Wolverines and the Buffalo Bisons, a span of 2 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .065 with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 150 lb
- Died
- 11/17/1935 in London, ON, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-14
- Last Game
- 1885-09-30
Full name: Frederick Llewellyn Wood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 46 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .065 | .122 | .065 | .188 | 0 |
Career AVG .065 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.
Career OBP .122 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.
Career SLG .065 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 80.0% below league average.
Career OPS .188 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 12 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .048 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | BFN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 46 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .065 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Fred Wood: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Wood debuted on May 14, 1884 and played a final game on September 30, 1885. By club, Wood's seasons break down as the Detroit Wolverines (1884) and the Buffalo Bisons (1885). Wood played primarily as a catcher. The bio adds a birth date on July 21, 1861, in Dundas, ON, CAN and a listed size of 150 pounds on a 5-foot-5 frame. Wood's death is recorded on November 17, 1935, in London, ON, CAN. Fred Wood was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Llewellyn.
The batting record for Wood: 13 games, 3 hits in 46 at bats, and a .065 average, adding 1 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .122 and .065 give Wood a career OPS of .188. Measured against the leagues Wood played in, the .065 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 73.2% below the league. The hits column peaks at 2, in 1884.
The position table credits Wood with 8 games at catcher and also lists 6 at right field and 1 at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Wood
- What years did Fred Wood play?
- Fred Wood played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Fred Wood a pitcher?
- No. Fred Wood was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Fred Wood hit?
- Fred Wood hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Fred Wood play for?
- Fred Wood played for 2 teams: the Detroit Wolverines (1884) and the Buffalo Bisons (1885).
- What were Fred Wood's career stats?
- In 13 games, Fred Wood had 3 hits, 1 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .065 batting average.
- What position did Fred Wood play?
- Fred Wood played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Wood and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Wood was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Fred Wood's career batting average?
- Fred Wood batted .065 over his career, with 3 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Wood have?
- Fred Wood drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Wood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Wood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.