Red Woodhead
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873-1879)
Red Woodhead was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1873 to 1879 for the Baltimore Marylands and the Syracuse Stars, a span of 7 seasons. In 35 career games, he hit .154 with 21 hits and 2 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/7/1881 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-04-15
- Last Game
- 1879-09-10
Full name: James Woodhead
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 136 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | .154 | .154 | .162 | .316 | -761 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.
Career SLG .162 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.
Career OPS .316 vs. league average .625 across their career seasons — 49.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | BL4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 34 | 131 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | .160 | .255 (-37%) | .270 (-41%) | .328 (-49%) | .599 (-45%) | -760.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 35 | 136 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | .154 | — | — | — | — | -761 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Woodhead
- What years did Red Woodhead play?
- Red Woodhead played in Major League Baseball from 1873 to 1879.
- Was Red Woodhead a pitcher?
- No. Red Woodhead was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Red Woodhead hit?
- Red Woodhead hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What was Red Woodhead's career batting average?
- Red Woodhead batted .154 over his career, with 21 hits in 136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Red Woodhead have?
- Red Woodhead drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Red Woodhead in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Woodhead has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.