About John Wood
Lived 1872 – 1929 (aged 56–57). John Wood was an American baseball player.
John B. Wood (May 14, 1872 – January 30, 1929) was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in one game in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns on May 9, 1896. He faced four batters without retiring any, giving up one hit, two walks and one hit batsman. Although he gave up just one run, he officially had an infinite earned run average.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wood?
professional baseball pitcher
When was John Wood born?
John Wood was born in 1872 in Harrisburg.
When did John Wood die?
John Wood died on 30 January 1929 in Philadelphia.
What was John Wood's occupation?
John Wood was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Wood?
John Wood was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wood (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wood. https://biography.guide/john-wood-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wood-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wood-baseball-player/.
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