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Red Woodhead Notable

b. July 9, 1851 · Baltimore Marylands 1873, Syracuse Stars 1879

Red Woodhead divided seven seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Baltimore Marylands from 1873, then the Syracuse Stars through 1879.

Across 35 games he batted .154, with 21 hits and 5 runs. He finished with 1 double.

He played 34 games at third base, with 51 assists and 27 errors. He turned 4 double plays.

He was born in Chelsea, MA, USA on July 9, 1851, and died on September 7, 1881.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1873* MAR 1510 000 0000 .000
1879 SYR 34131421 100 20230 .160
Major leagues 34131421 100 20230 .160
All seasons 35136521 100 20230 .154

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

On this day & linked events

1851

Born July 9, 1851

Chelsea, MA, USA

1881

Died September 7, 1881