Larry Woodall
Born: 7/26/1895 in Staunton, VA, USA
Died: 5/6/1963 in Cambridge, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-05-20 | Final Game: 1929-05-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Charles Lawrence Woodall
Biography
Larry Woodall, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1920 to 1929. Primarily recognized as a position player, Woodall made a notable impact during the late deadball era, a time characterized by low scoring and a focus on contact hitting. Over the course of his career, he played in 548 games, achieving 353 hits and maintaining a respectable batting average of .268.
Woodall's offensive contributions included 161 runs batted in and 16 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and ability to contribute to his team's scoring efforts. Despite only hitting 1 home run throughout his career, his consistent hitting and base running showcased his skills as a reliable player. Woodall's career, marked by his steadiness at the plate, remains a reflection of the evolving game during the 1920s, as baseball began to transition into a more power-oriented style in the years to follow. His legacy is remembered as part of the intricate tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 548 | 1317 | 161 | 353 | 52 | 15 | 1 | 161 | 16 | 159 | 67 | 0.268 | 0.347 | 0.333 | 0.680 | -1702.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | AL | 18 | 49 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.245 | -185.2 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 46 | 80 | 10 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.362 | 192.0 |
| 1922 | DET | AL | 50 | 125 | 19 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0.344 | 116.4 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 71 | 148 | 20 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 0.277 | 166.9 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 67 | 165 | 23 | 51 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0.309 | 188.6 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 75 | 171 | 20 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 0.205 | -908.6 |
| 1926 | DET | AL | 67 | 146 | 18 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0.233 | -558.0 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 88 | 246 | 28 | 69 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 9 | 37 | 9 | 0.280 | 85.9 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 65 | 186 | 19 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 10 | 0.210 | -800.1 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 484 | 0 | 1335 | 303 | 26 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | C | 15 | 0 | 59 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | DET | C | 25 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | DET | C | 40 | 0 | 117 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1923 | DET | C | 60 | 0 | 140 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
| 1924 | DET | C | 62 | 0 | 174 | 41 | 3 | 5 |
| 1925 | DET | C | 75 | 0 | 165 | 38 | 7 | 4 |
| 1926 | DET | C | 59 | 0 | 149 | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| 1927 | DET | C | 86 | 0 | 265 | 72 | 1 | 6 |
| 1928 | DET | C | 62 | 0 | 218 | 44 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 479 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1914, 1915 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1913 |