Ron Woods
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1974)
Ron Woods was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974 for the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees, and the Montreal Expos, a span of 6 seasons. In 582 career games, he hit .233 with 290 hits, 26 home runs, and 130 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-04-22
- Last Game
- 1974-09-29
Full name: Ronald Lawrence Woods
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 1,247 | 162 | 290 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 130 | 27 | 175 | 171 | .233 | .326 | .342 | .668 | -374 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OPS .668 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | AL | 17 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 72 | 171 | 18 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 29 | .175 | .248 (-29%) | .320 (-15%) | .369 (-33%) | .689 (-25%) | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 95 | 225 | 30 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 4 | 33 | 35 | .227 | .253 (-11%) | .325 (avg) | .385 (-1%) | .711 (-1%) | 1.4 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 25 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | MON | NL | 51 | 138 | 26 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 18 | .297 | .249 (+19%) | .316 (+21%) | .365 (+13%) | .682 (+17%) | 0.0 |
| 1972 | MON | NL | 97 | 221 | 21 | 57 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 3 | 22 | 33 | .258 | .243 (+6%) | .310 (+3%) | .353 (+20%) | .664 (+12%) | 441.1 |
| 1973 | MON | NL | 135 | 318 | 45 | 73 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 12 | 56 | 34 | .230 | .256 (-11%) | .325 (+6%) | .378 (-18%) | .703 (-7%) | -189.9 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 90 | 127 | 15 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 17 | .205 | .256 (-20%) | .324 (-8%) | .369 (-38%) | .693 (-24%) | -423.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 582 | 1,247 | 162 | 290 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 130 | 27 | 175 | 171 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -171 | ||
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 (582 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 288 | 572 | 79 | 127 | 13 | 66 | .222 |
| Away | 294 | 676 | 83 | 163 | 13 | 64 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-29 | WSN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-27 | WSN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-22 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-20 | WSN | PHI | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-16 | WSN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-16 | WSN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-15 | WSN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-13 | WSN | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-12 | WSN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-11 | WSN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 126 |
| Center Field | 269 |
| Right Field | 96 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron Woods (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Woods
- What years did Ron Woods play?
- Ron Woods played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974.
- Was Ron Woods a pitcher?
- No. Ron Woods was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ron Woods hit?
- Ron Woods hit 26 career home runs with 290 hits.
- What was Ron Woods's career batting average?
- Ron Woods batted .233 over his career, with 290 hits in 1,247 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Woods have?
- Ron Woods drove in 130 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Woods in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Woods has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.