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 |
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 runs with 77 hits.
- 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.