Brandon Wood
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Brandon Wood was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 272 career games, he hit .186 with 130 hits, 18 home runs, and 64 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-26
- Last Game
- 2011-09-25
Full name: Richard Brandon Wood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 700 | 65 | 130 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 64 | 5 | 32 | 218 | .186 | .225 | .289 | .513 | -2,926 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career OBP .225 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OPS .513 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 30.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 13 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 55 | 150 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 43 | .200 | .263 (-24%) | .333 (-33%) | .416 (-22%) | .749 (-26%) | -685.5 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 18 | 41 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 81 | 226 | 20 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 71 | .146 | .257 (-43%) | .325 (-46%) | .402 (-48%) | .728 (-47%) | -1737.4 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 99 | 236 | 25 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 65 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .320 (-13%) | .399 (-13%) | .719 (-13%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 272 | 700 | 65 | 130 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 64 | 5 | 32 | 218 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -2,423 | ||
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 (272 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 148 | 370 | 37 | 73 | 10 | 40 | .197 |
| Away | 124 | 330 | 28 | 57 | 8 | 24 | .173 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-25 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-23 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-21 | PIT | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-18 | PIT | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-17 | PIT | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-15 | PIT | LAD | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-12 | PIT | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-09 | PIT | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-07 | PIT | HOU | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-05 | PIT | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 16 | 9 | 90 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 168 | 115 | 96 | 214 | 11 | 20 |
| SS | 82 | 59 | 108 | 166 | 12 | 45 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | 3B | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | LAA | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAA | 3B | 32 | 19 | 18 | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | LAA | SS | 28 | 19 | 42 | 50 | 2 | 19 |
| 2009 | LAA | 1B | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | LAA | 3B | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAA | SS | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | LAA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | LAA | 3B | 56 | 46 | 33 | 76 | 5 | 6 |
| 2010 | LAA | SS | 22 | 20 | 22 | 56 | 5 | 7 |
| 2011 | LAA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAA | SS | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | PIT | 1B | 9 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | PIT | 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PIT | 3B | 61 | 37 | 27 | 83 | 3 | 9 |
| 2011 | PIT | SS | 19 | 14 | 31 | 43 | 2 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 16 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 168 |
| Shortstop | 82 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | $420,000 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | $410,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $830,000 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Wood
- What years did Brandon Wood play?
- Brandon Wood played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Brandon Wood a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Wood was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brandon Wood hit?
- Brandon Wood hit 18 career home runs with 130 hits.
- What was Brandon Wood's career batting average?
- Brandon Wood batted .186 over his career, with 130 hits in 700 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Wood have?
- Brandon Wood drove in 64 runs in his career.
- Is Brandon Wood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Wood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.