Larry Woodall, baseball player, 1920-1929

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

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

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