Joe Wood, baseball player, 1943-1943

Joe Wood

Born: 10/3/1919 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 3/25/1985 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-02 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Perry Wood

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Biography

Joe Wood was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief but noteworthy career from 1943 to 1943. Primarily serving as a position player, Wood appeared in 60 games, achieving a remarkable batting average of .323. He showcased his hitting prowess by accumulating 53 hits, along with 1 home run and 17 RBIs. Additionally, Wood demonstrated his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 2 bases during his time in the league. Playing in an era marked by the challenges of World War II, Wood's contributions came during a time when many star players were enlisted, allowing younger and lesser-known athletes to step into the spotlight. His performance, characterized by a keen eye at the plate and solid offensive production, made him a valuable asset to his team, even in a limited career span. Wood's legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by contemporaries, reflects the spirit of determination and talent that defined baseball during a tumultuous period in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 164 22 53 4 4 1 17 2 6 13 0.323 0.347 0.415 0.762 299.4

Career AVG .323 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +26.2% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +19.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +13.5% above 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
1943 DET AL 60 164 22 53 4 4 1 17 2 6 13 0.323 .255 (+26%) .324 (+7%) .346 (+20%) .671 (+13%) 299.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 22 0 54 41 11 6
3B 18 0 16 23 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 DET 2B 22 0 54 41 11 6
1943 DET 3B 18 0 16 23 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 23
Third Base 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rice University Houston TX 1939