Alex Wood, baseball player, 2013

Alex Wood

Born: 1/12/1991 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Alexander Wood

Biography

Alex Wood is an active Major League Baseball pitcher born in 1991, who has been an impactful presence on the mound since his debut in 2013. Known for his dynamic pitching style, Wood combines a powerful fastball with a sharp breaking ball, allowing him to effectively navigate through lineups and rack up strikeouts. With a career record of 77-68 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, he has established himself as a reliable starter in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. His ability to miss bats is evident in his impressive total of 1,173 strikeouts over his career. In addition to his solid performance, Wood's selection as an All-Star highlights his recognition among peers and fans alike, affirming his status as one of the prominent pitchers in the game. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to his teams' success, demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid the evolving nature of the sport. As he continues to pitch in the current era, Wood remains a key figure in the ongoing narrative of baseball, inspiring a new generation of players with his dedication and skill on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
77 68 278 211 1 0 0 1258.0 1211 529 127 374 1173 3.78 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
279 276 8 23 2 0 0 12 1 14 171 0.083 0.128 0.091 0.218 -715.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 NLDS2 SFN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2020 WS LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 NLCS LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLCS LAN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLDS2 LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 WS LAN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 WS LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 NLCS LAN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2016 NLCS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLDS2 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 NLDS2 ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 21 3 0 37.7 29 13 13 40 3.11

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2021 NLDS2 SFN 0 0 1 1 0 4.7 2 0 2 4 0.00
2020 NLCS LAN 0 0 2 0 0 2.7 3 1 2 3 3.38
2020 WS LAN 0 0 2 0 0 4.0 2 0 1 5 0.00
2018 NLCS LAN 0 0 4 0 0 3.3 2 1 3 6 2.70
2018 NLDS2 LAN 0 1 2 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 1 9.00
2018 WS LAN 1 0 3 0 0 2.3 3 2 1 2 7.71
2017 NLCS LAN 0 1 1 1 0 4.7 4 3 0 7 5.79
2017 WS LAN 0 0 2 1 0 7.7 1 1 2 6 1.17
2016 NLCS LAN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 1 0.00
2015 NLDS2 LAN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 4 4 2 2 18.00
2013 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 2 0 0 3.3 3 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 278 211 38 154 13 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 278

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2017 Pitcher of the Month May
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-05-13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $530,000
2015 ATL NL $520,000
2014 ATL NL $506,250
Total Career Earnings $1,556,250

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 2010, 2011, 2012

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2017 Cy Young Award NL 9th 1.0 210 0