Gary Woods
Born: 7/20/1953 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Died: 2/19/2015 in Solvang, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-09-14 | Final Game: 1985-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gary Lee Woods
Biography
Gary Woods, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1985. Throughout his career, he played a total of 525 games, primarily as a position player. Woods was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively. He finished his career with 251 hits, 13 home runs, and 110 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .243. His speed on the bases was evident with 19 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just his hitting.
Woods played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the transition from the more traditional playing styles of the 1970s to the power-centric approach that would define the 1980s. While he may not have been the most celebrated player of his time, his contributions to his teams were valuable, as he provided depth and reliability. His career spanned nearly a decade, and he remains a noteworthy figure for fans who appreciate the integral roles that players like him played in the fabric of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | 1032 | 117 | 251 | 50 | 4 | 13 | 110 | 19 | 86 | 187 | 0.243 | 0.302 | 0.337 | 0.639 | -1674.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 60 | 227 | 21 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 0.216 | -1225.7 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 8 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 19 | 53 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.377 | 308.8 |
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 54 | 110 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 22 | 0.209 | -404.8 |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 117 | 245 | 28 | 66 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 21 | 48 | 0.269 | 21.2 |
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 93 | 190 | 25 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 27 | 0.242 | -329.3 |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 87 | 98 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 0.235 | 53.8 |
| 1985 | CHC | NL | 81 | 82 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 0.244 | -98.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.182 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NLCS | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | NWDIV | HOU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1980 | NLCS | HOU | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 418 | 216 | 606 | 19 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | OAK | OF | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | TOR | OF | 60 | 57 | 154 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | TOR | OF | 6 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | HOU | OF | 14 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | HOU | OF | 40 | 24 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHN | OF | 103 | 55 | 161 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CHN | OF | 73 | 35 | 97 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CHN | OF | 62 | 17 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | CHN | OF | 56 | 9 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 166 |
| Center Field | 175 |
| Right Field | 106 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CHN | NL | $325,000 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | $321,667 |
| Total Career Earnings | $646,667 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | CA | 1973 |