Jason Wood
Born: 12/16/1969 in San Bernardino, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-04-01 | Final Game: 2008-04-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jason William Wood
Biography
Jason Wood, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1998 to 2008. Primarily recognized for his role as a position player, Wood played in a total of 153 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made his debut in the late 1990s, a period marked by the rise of power hitting and a changing landscape in baseball, where offensive statistics began to draw increased scrutiny.
Throughout his career, Wood recorded 49 hits and hit 5 home runs, contributing 36 RBIs to his teams. He finished with a batting average of .245 and added a single stolen base to his resume. Although Wood's numbers may not reflect the high-octane offensive output seen during the height of the steroid era, he nonetheless carved out a niche as a reliable player during his tenure in the big leagues. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field exemplified the versatility that many teams sought during the transition into the new millennium. After retiring in 2008, Wood left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor in an evolving sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 200 | 25 | 49 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 15 | 59 | 0.245 | 0.296 | 0.375 | 0.671 | -338.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 10 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.348 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 27 | 44 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.159 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.462 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 98 | 117 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 0.239 | -338.6 |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 61 | 19 | 199 | 13 | 4 | 25 |
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 17 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 12 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | 1B | 6 | 3 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | DET | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | DET | 1B | 5 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | 3B | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | SS | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | FLO | 1B | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | FLO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | 1B | 45 | 12 | 112 | 10 | 3 | 16 |
| 2007 | FLO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | FLO | 3B | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 61 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $390,000 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $390,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $210,000 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,160,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1989, 1990 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1991 |