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Jake Wood

Jake Wood Notable

b. June 22, 1937 · Detroit Tigers 1961–1967, Cincinnati Reds 1967

Jake Wood divided seven seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Detroit Tigers from 1961, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1967.

Across 608 games he batted .250, with 469 hits and 279 runs. He finished with 35 home runs, 53 doubles and 79 stolen bases.

He led the league in triples once, in 1961, with 14. He played 417 games at second base, with 951 assists and 72 errors. He turned 204 double plays.

He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, USA on June 22, 1937. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1961 DET 16266396171 171411 695814130 .258
1962 DET 1113676883 1058 30335924 .226
1963 DET 853515095 11211 27246118 .271
1964 DET 641251129 221 74240 .232
1965 DET 581041230 302 710193 .288
1966 DET 982303958 932 2728484 .252
1967 CIN/DET 303733 100 12100 .081
Career 6081877279469 532635 16815936279 .250

On this day & linked events

1937

Born June 22, 1937

Elizabeth, NJ, USA

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