Sam Woodruff
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1910)
Sam Woodruff was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1910 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 108 career games, he hit .183 with 67 hits and 22 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 7/22/1937 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-04-14
- Last Game
- 1910-07-17
Full name: Orville Francis Woodruff
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 | .183 | .242 | .240 | .482 | -1,184 |
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 .482 vs. league average .634 across their career seasons — 23.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CIN | NL | 87 | 306 | 20 | 58 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 19 | 26 | .190 | .246 (-23%) | .300 (-19%) | .321 (-21%) | .622 (-20%) | -860.6 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 21 | 61 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | .148 | .249 (-41%) | .317 (-26%) | .326 (-50%) | .644 (-38%) | -323.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 108 | 367 | 26 | 67 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 26 | 34 | .183 | — | — | — | — | -1,184 | ||
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 (108 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 141 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 10 | .177 |
| Away | 65 | 225 | 18 | 42 | 0 | 10 | .187 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-07-17 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-04 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-04 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-03 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-02 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-06-26 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1910-06-25 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910-06-25 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-06-24 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-06-23 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 78 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Sam Woodruff: the record in brief
The profile opens with Sam Woodruff's first major league game on April 14, 1904; the last one listed came on July 17, 1910. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. At 160 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame, Woodruff is listed as a third baseman. Woodruff both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Woodruff was born on December 27, 1876, in Chilo, OH, USA. Woodruff's death is recorded on July 22, 1937, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The given name on file is Orville Francis Woodruff.
Woodruff finished with 67 hits from 367 at bats in 108 games, which works out to .183, plus 22 runs batted in. Woodruff got on base at a .242 rate and slugged .240 (.482 OPS). Measured against the leagues Woodruff played in, the .183 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 26.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Woodruff's .482 stands 23.9% below the league's .634. No season topped the 58 hits of 1904. Woodruff drove in a season-high 20 runs in 1904. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .190 in 1904, did not top the league's .246.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Woodruff
- What years did Sam Woodruff play?
- Sam Woodruff played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1910.
- Was Sam Woodruff a pitcher?
- No. Sam Woodruff was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sam Woodruff hit?
- Sam Woodruff hit 0 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Sam Woodruff play for?
- Sam Woodruff played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1904, 1910).
- What were Sam Woodruff's career stats?
- In 108 games, Sam Woodruff had 67 hits, 22 RBI, 26 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .183 batting average.
- What position did Sam Woodruff play?
- Sam Woodruff played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam Woodruff and how much did he weigh?
- Sam Woodruff was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Sam Woodruff's career batting average?
- Sam Woodruff batted .183 over his career, with 67 hits in 367 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sam Woodruff have?
- Sam Woodruff drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Sam Woodruff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Woodruff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.