Don Hood
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1983)
Don Hood was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1983 for 5 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 11 seasons. Across 297 career appearances, he went 34-35 with a 3.79 ERA and 374 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/10/2023 in Florence, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1973-07-16
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Donald Harris Hood
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32.1 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 3.90 | 3.75 (-4%) | 1010.8 |
| 1974 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.1 | 47 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 3.45 | 3.63 (+5%) | 990.3 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 6 | 10 | 29 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 135.1 | 136 | 66 | 57 | 51 | 4.39 | 3.71 (-18%) | -3123.5 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 3 | 5 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77.2 | 89 | 42 | 41 | 32 | 4.87 | 3.51 (-38%) | -1688.2 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 41 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 87 | 35 | 49 | 62 | 3.00 | 4.00 (+25%) | 1490.3 |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 5 | 6 | 36 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 154.2 | 166 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 4.48 | 3.69 (-22%) | -2163.4 |
| 1979 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.0 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 3.68 | 4.00 (+8%) | -401.6 |
| 1979 | NYA | AL | 3 | 1 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.1 | 62 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 3.07 | 4.00 (+23%) | -137.4 |
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 4 | 6 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82.1 | 90 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 3.39 | 3.84 (+12%) | 653.3 |
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 66.2 | 71 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 3.51 | 3.86 (+9%) | -614.4 |
| 1983 | KCA | AL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.2 | 48 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 2.27 | 3.87 (+41%) | -643.5 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 34 | 35 | 297 | 72 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 848.1 | 840 | 357 | 364 | 374 | 3.79 | — | -4,627 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | BAL | AL | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CLE | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 35 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | KCA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 312 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (609 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 157 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| Away | 155 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 148 | 430.1 | 407 | 170 | 180 | 185 | 3.56 |
| Away | 149 | 418.0 | 433 | 187 | 184 | 189 | 4.03 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | KCR | OAK | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | KCR | OAK | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-29 | KCR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | KCR | LAA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-10 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-13 | KCR | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983-08-08 | KCR | MIL | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-02 | KCR | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-01 | KCR | DET | L | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-07-22 | KCR | NYY | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | BAL | P | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | BAL | P | 20 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | P | 29 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | CLE | P | 33 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | CLE | P | 41 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | CLE | P | 36 | 19 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 1979 | CLE | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | NYA | P | 27 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | SLN | P | 33 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | KCA | P | 30 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | KCA | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 297 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Don Hood (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Don Hood: the record in brief
Don Hood's major league career runs from a debut on July 16, 1973 to a final game on October 2, 1983. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1973 to 1974), the Cleveland Indians (1975 through 1979), the New York Yankees (1979), the St. Louis Cardinals (1980), and the Kansas City Royals (1982 to 1983). Hood played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on October 16, 1949, in Florence, SC, USA, Hood was listed at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds. Hood died on June 10, 2023, in Florence, SC, USA. The bio lists the given name Donald Harris.
Hood's career pitching line is 34 wins, 35 losses and a 3.79 ERA over 297 appearances. The same table counts 374 strikeouts. Hood's 3.79 ERA was close to the 3.79 league figure for those seasons. Hood won 6 games in 1975, the most of any season listed. Hood struck out 73 batters in 1978, a career high. 1977 was Hood's sharpest full season, a 3.00 ERA against the league's 4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Hood
- What years did Don Hood play?
- Don Hood played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1983.
- Was Don Hood a pitcher?
- Yes. Don Hood pitched in the major leagues, recording 34 wins and 374 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Don Hood hit?
- Don Hood hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Don Hood play for?
- Don Hood played for 5 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1973–1974), the Cleveland Indians (1975–1979), the New York Yankees (1979), the St. Louis Cardinals (1980), and the Kansas City Royals (1982–1983).
- What were Don Hood's career stats?
- In 297 games, Don Hood went 34-35 with a 3.79 ERA, 374 strikeouts, 848.1 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- What position did Don Hood play?
- Don Hood played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Hood and how much did he weigh?
- Don Hood was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Don Hood's career ERA?
- Don Hood finished with a 3.79 career ERA, going 34-35 with 374 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Don Hood have?
- Don Hood recorded 374 career strikeouts.
- Is Don Hood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Hood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.