George Wood
Career Overview

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George Wood, a Canadian-born outfielder, played a substantial role in the early years of professional baseball. Born in Pownal, Prince Edward Island, Wood's career in Major League Baseball spanned over a decade, during which he became known for his consistent performance and adaptability on the field. Wood began his professional journey with the Worcester Ruby Legs in the National

George Wood, a Canadian-born outfielder, played a substantial role in the early years of professional baseball. Born in Pownal, Prince Edward Island, Wood's career in Major League Baseball spanned over a decade, during which he became known for his consistent performance and adaptability on the field. Wood began his professional journey with the Worcester Ruby Legs in the National

Career Batting Stats

NL 1880-1892

AVG

.273

Hits

1,467

SB

113

OPS

.732

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

B

Power

C+

Speed

A

Durability

B+

Range

D+

Arm

C-

Career Timeline

1880

Worcester Ruby Legs (NL)

Player

1881-1885

Detroit Wolverines (NL)

Player

1886-1889

Philadelphia Quakers (NL)

Player

1889-1892

Baltimore Orioles (AA/NL)

Player

1890-1891

Philadelphia Athletics (AA/PL)

Player

1891

Philadelphia Athletics (AA)

Manager

1892

Cincinnati Reds (NL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Nov 9th, 1858

Died Apr 4th, 1924

Age 65 years old

Bats / Throws Left / Right

Height / Weight 5' 10" 175 lbs

Position LF

Uniform # (none)

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