Sam Woodruff

Born: 12/27/1876 in Chilo, OH, USA

Died: 7/22/1937 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-14 | Final Game: 1910-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Orville Francis Woodruff

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Biography

Sam Woodruff, born in 1876, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1904 to 1910. Primarily known as a position player, Woodruff played in a total of 108 games during his time in the major leagues. He recorded 67 hits, contributing to a batting average of .183. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 22 runs and showcased his speed on the base paths with 11 stolen bases. Woodruff's career unfolded during an era when the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low scoring and an emphasis on speed and defense. While his offensive numbers may not reflect the power-hitting prowess that defined later generations, Woodruff's contributions as a versatile player were significant in the context of his time. He retired from baseball on July 17, 1910, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking athlete in the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
108	367	26	67	15	3	0	22	11	26	34	0.183	0.242	0.240	0.482	-1358.7

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1904	CIN	NL	87	306	20	58	14	3	0	20	9	19	26	0.190	.246 (-23%)	.300 (-19%)	.321 (-21%)	.622 (-20%)	-1021.0
1910	CIN	NL	21	61	6	9	1	0	0	2	2	7	8	0.148	.249 (-41%)	.317 (-26%)	.326 (-50%)	.644 (-38%)	-337.7