Steve Woodard

Steve Woodard was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1975, whose career spanned from 1997 to 2003. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 28, 1997, and played primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Texas Rangers. Woodard was known for his durability on the mound, showcasing a competitive spirit that allowed him to log significant innings during his tenure. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 36 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.94. His ability to strike out opposing batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 464 strikeouts. Woodard's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s, as teams began to embrace more analytical approaches to pitching strategies. Although he did not earn any saves during his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were vital to the teams he played for. Woodard's career, while not marked by overwhelming individual accolades, was characterized by his resilience and the role he played within his teams during a competitive era of Major League Baseball. He retired on May 7, 2003, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher in the league.