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
Brandon Wood's recorded salaries total $830,000 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wood's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007, 2008, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | $420,000 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | $410,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $830,000 | ||
Brandon Wood: the record in brief
According to the bio, Brandon Wood debuted on April 26, 2007 and played a final game on September 25, 2011. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2007 through 2011) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011). Born on March 2, 1985, in Austin, TX, USA, Wood is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Wood's listed size is 205 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Wood's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Brandon Wood.
Wood collected 130 hits in 700 at bats across 272 games, good for a .186 batting average; the totals also include 18 home runs and 64 RBI. Wood's career OPS of .513 combines a .225 on-base mark with .289 slugging. Over the seasons Wood played, league hitters batted .261; the .186 career figure is 28.9% below that. In OPS terms, Wood's .513 stands 30.8% below the league's .741. The highest hit total in a season was 52, in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .220 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
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 teams did Brandon Wood play for?
- Brandon Wood played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2007–2011) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011).
- What were Brandon Wood's career stats?
- In 272 games, Brandon Wood had 130 hits, 18 home runs, 64 RBI, 65 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average.
- How much did Brandon Wood earn in his career?
- Brandon Wood's recorded salaries total $830,000 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wood's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007, 2008, and 2009.
- What was Brandon Wood's salary?
- Brandon Wood's last recorded salary was $420,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $420,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $410,000, in 2010. The Salary History table lists each season from 2010 to 2011.
- What position did Brandon Wood play?
- Brandon Wood played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Wood and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Wood was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brandon Wood hit each season?
- Brandon Wood's home runs by season: 1 in 2007, 5 in 2008, 1 in 2009, 4 in 2010, and 7 in 2011. His most in one season was 7, in 2011.
- 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.