Pinky Woods
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1945)
Pinky Woods was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 13-21 with a 3.97 ERA and 124 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- Died
- 10/29/1982 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-06-20
- Last Game
- 1945-09-23
Full name: George Rowland Woods
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 5 | 6 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 100.2 | 109 | 55 | 55 | 32 | 4.92 | 3.50 (-40%) | -2407.2 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 4 | 8 | 38 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 170.2 | 171 | 62 | 88 | 56 | 3.27 | 3.57 (+9%) | -1725.3 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 4 | 7 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 107.1 | 108 | 50 | 63 | 36 | 4.19 | 3.67 (-14%) | -1426.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 21 | 85 | 44 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 378.2 | 388 | 167 | 206 | 124 | 3.97 | — | -5,559 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 126 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .190 | .209 | .230 | .439 | -361 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career OBP .209 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.
Career SLG .230 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.
Career OPS .439 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 35.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 23 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 38 | 48 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .146 | — | — | — | — | -360.6 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 24 | 42 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 85 | 126 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -361 | ||
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 (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 62 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 4 | .242 |
| Away | 45 | 64 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .141 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 185.1 | 198 | 85 | 102 | 65 | 4.13 |
| Away | 45 | 193.1 | 190 | 79 | 104 | 59 | 3.68 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-23 | BOS | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-17 | BOS | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-11 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-06 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-02 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-28 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-22 | BOS | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-19 | BOS | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-23 | BOS | NYY | — | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-17 | BOS | CHW | W | 9.0 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-09-11 | BOS | DET | L | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945-09-09 | BOS | DET | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | BOS | DET | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-06 | BOS | CLE | W | 9.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1945-09-02 | BOS | PHA | L | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-08-28 | BOS | NYY | — | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-22 | BOS | SLA | L | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-08-19 | BOS | SLA | L | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1940, 1941 |
Most Similar Players
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Pinky Woods: the record in brief
Pinky Woods's major league career runs from a debut on June 20, 1943 to a final game on September 23, 1945. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Red Sox. Woods, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 225 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. Woods was born on May 22, 1920, in Waterbury, CT, USA. Woods died on October 29, 1982, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pinky Woods was the playing name; the full given name is George Rowland.
Woods pitched in 85 games, starting 44, and finished with a 13-21 record and 3.97 ERA. Also on Woods's record: 124 strikeouts and 10 complete games. The league ERA over Woods's seasons was 3.58, so the 3.97 figure ran 10.9% worse than average. 1943 brought Woods a season-high 5 wins. 1944 produced Woods's most strikeouts, 56. In 1944, one of the busiest seasons, Woods posted a 3.27 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.57.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinky Woods
- What years did Pinky Woods play?
- Pinky Woods played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945.
- Was Pinky Woods a pitcher?
- Yes. Pinky Woods pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 124 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pinky Woods hit?
- Pinky Woods hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Pinky Woods play for?
- Pinky Woods played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1943–1945).
- What were Pinky Woods's career stats?
- In 85 games, Pinky Woods went 13-21 with a 3.97 ERA, 124 strikeouts, 378.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Pinky Woods play?
- Pinky Woods played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pinky Woods and how much did he weigh?
- Pinky Woods was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Pinky Woods's career ERA?
- Pinky Woods finished with a 3.97 career ERA, going 13-21 with 124 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pinky Woods have?
- Pinky Woods recorded 124 career strikeouts.
- Is Pinky Woods in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pinky Woods has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.