Mike Woodard

Mike Woodard, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988. Over the course of his career, he participated in 100 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Woodard was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating a total of 14 stolen bases, which highlighted his agility and ability to impact the game from the basepaths. Throughout his tenure in the major leagues, Woodard recorded 50 hits, including one home run and 19 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .222. Although he played during a time when the game was shifting towards more power-hitting, Woodard's contributions were often seen through his versatility and speed rather than sheer offensive prowess. His career spanned a period of significant changes in baseball, including the rise of advanced metrics and an increasing emphasis on athleticism, making players like Woodard valuable in different ways. After his last game on July 10, 1988, he left a legacy as a player who exemplified the hard-nosed style of play that characterized the late 1980s.