About Fred Wood
Lived 1865 – 1935 (aged 70). Fred Wood was an American baseball player.
Frederick Llewellyn Wood (July 21, 1865 – November 17, 1935) was a Canadian professional baseball player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball in 1884–85.
Wood played in 12 games for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League in 1884, splitting his fielding time between catcher and right field. In 42 at bats, he gathered just two hits for a .048 batting average, scored four runs, and had three bases on balls. In 1885, he played one game for the Buffalo Bisons, also of the National League, and produced one hit in four at bats.
Wood's brother, Pete Wood, was also a major league player, and his teammate with the Bisons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Wood?
Major League Baseball player (1865-1935)
When was Fred Wood born?
Fred Wood was born on 21 July 1865 in Dundas.
When did Fred Wood die?
Fred Wood died on 17 November 1935 in London.
What was Fred Wood's occupation?
Fred Wood was a baseball player.
What nationality was Fred Wood?
Fred Wood was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Wood (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Wood. https://biography.guide/fred-wood-baseball-player/
MLA: "Fred Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-wood-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Fred Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-wood-baseball-player/.
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