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Woody Williams Notable

b. August 21, 1912 · Brooklyn Dodgers 1938, Cincinnati Reds 1943–1945

Woody Williams divided eight seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1938, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1945.

Across 338 games he batted .250, with 314 hits and 133 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 40 doubles and 14 stolen bases.

He played 300 games at second base, with 973 assists and 50 errors. He turned 163 double plays.

He was born in Pamplin, VA, USA on August 21, 1912, and died on February 24, 1995. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1938 BRO 2051617 110 6411 .333
1943 CIN 3069826 210 11130 .377
1944 CIN 15565373157 2331 3544247 .240
1945 CIN 13348246114 1400 2739246 .237
Career 3381255133314 4051 79885214 .250

On this day & linked events

1912

Born August 21, 1912

Pamplin, VA, USA

1995

Died February 24, 1995