Red Worthington
Born: 4/24/1906 in Alhambra, CA, USA
Died: 12/8/1963 in Sepulveda, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1934-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Robert Lee Worthington
Biography
Red Worthington, born in 1906, was a skilled position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His professional career spanned from 1931 until 1934, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Over the course of 292 games, Worthington showcased his consistency at the plate, accumulating 298 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 111 runs batted in, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and provide power in the lineup.
Worthington's playing style was characterized by his solid hitting and keen eye, which allowed him to maintain a respectable on-base presence during his tenure. Although he recorded only 2 stolen bases, his overall offensive production was significant for his teams during a time when scoring was vital to success. Red Worthington remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the era's evolving strategies and the increasing emphasis on run production that would define the sport in the years to follow.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 1037 | 118 | 298 | 69 | 18 | 12 | 111 | 2 | 48 | 71 | 0.287 | 0.321 | 0.423 | 0.745 | 379.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 128 | 491 | 47 | 143 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 44 | 1 | 26 | 38 | 0.291 | -64.4 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 105 | 435 | 62 | 132 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 61 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 0.303 | 584.5 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 17 | 45 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 41 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.246 | -140.9 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -140.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 249 | 0 | 498 | 17 | 10 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BSN | OF | 124 | 0 | 242 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1932 | BSN | OF | 104 | 0 | 216 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1933 | BSN | OF | 10 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | BSN | OF | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 222 |
| Right Field | 28 |