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Jimmy Wood

Jimmy Wood Notable

b. December 1, 1843 · Chicago White Stockings 1871, Troy Haymakers 1872, Brooklyn Eckfords 1872, Philadelphia Whites 1873

Jimmy Wood played for four clubs across three seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Chicago White Stockings in 1871 and closing with the Philadelphia Whites in 1873.

Across 102 games he batted .332, with 162 hits and 162 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 33 doubles and 28 stolen bases.

He played 102 games at second base, with 274 assists and 93 errors. He turned 42 double plays.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on December 1, 1843, and died on November 30, 1927.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1871* CHI 281354551 1061 2911318 .378
1872* ECK/TRO 321445044 1252 26621 .306
1873* PHI 422096767 1110 27819 .321
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 102488162162 33123 8225628 .332

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Jimmy Wood, that is 1871–1873. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1843

Born December 1, 1843

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1927

Died November 30, 1927

Image: Dwinters2, public domain