Roy Wood
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1915)
Roy Wood was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 119 career games, he hit .231 with 77 hits, 1 home runs, and 20 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/6/1974 in Fayetteville, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-06-16
- Last Game
- 1915-06-19
Full name: Roy Winton Wood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 333 | 33 | 77 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 47 | .231 | .285 | .300 | .585 | -593 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .660 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 14 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 72 | 220 | 24 | 52 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 26 | .236 | .255 (-7%) | .322 (-7%) | .339 (-10%) | .661 (-9%) | -273.8 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 33 | 78 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | .192 | .250 (-23%) | .318 (-27%) | .332 (-27%) | .651 (-27%) | -318.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 119 | 333 | 33 | 77 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 47 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -593 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (119 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 187 | 19 | 44 | 1 | 6 | .235 |
| Away | 49 | 146 | 14 | 33 | 0 | 13 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-19 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-19 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-06-17 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-16 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-12 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-06-11 | CLE | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-10 | CLE | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-06-09 | CLE | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1915-06-08 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-07 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 42 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 24 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1911, 1912, 1913 |
Roy Wood: the record in brief
According to the bio, Roy Wood debuted on June 16, 1913 and played a final game on June 19, 1915. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1913), the Cleveland Naps (1914), and the Cleveland Indians (1915). Wood is listed as an outfielder at 6'0" and 175 pounds. The bio says Wood both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 29, 1892, in Monticello, AR, USA. The bio records the death on April 6, 1974, in Fayetteville, AR, USA. On the record, Roy Wood was born Roy Winton Wood.
In 119 games and 333 at bats, Wood batted .231 with 77 hits, adding 1 home run and 20 RBI. Wood got on base at a .285 rate and slugged .300 (.585 OPS). Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Wood's .231 average sits 9.2% below it. In OPS terms, Wood's .585 stands 11.3% below the league's .660. The hits column peaks at 52, in 1914. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .236 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roy Wood
- What years did Roy Wood play?
- Roy Wood played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915.
- Was Roy Wood a pitcher?
- No. Roy Wood was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Roy Wood hit?
- Roy Wood hit 1 career home run with 77 hits.
- What teams did Roy Wood play for?
- Roy Wood played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1913) and the Cleveland Indians (1914–1915).
- What were Roy Wood's career stats?
- In 119 games, Roy Wood had 77 hits, 1 home runs, 20 RBI, 33 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- What position did Roy Wood play?
- Roy Wood played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roy Wood and how much did he weigh?
- Roy Wood was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Roy Wood hit each season?
- Roy Wood's home runs by season: 0 in 1913, 1 in 1914, and 0 in 1915. His most in one season was 1, in 1914.
- What was Roy Wood's career batting average?
- Roy Wood batted .231 over his career, with 77 hits in 333 at bats.
- How many RBI did Roy Wood have?
- Roy Wood drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Roy Wood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roy Wood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.