Dick Woodson
Born: 3/30/1945 in Oelwein, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1974-07-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Richard Lee Woodson
Biography
Dick Woodson was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Born in 1945, Woodson played during a transformative period in the game, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen specialists. Over his six-season career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 32 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in a league filled with formidable hitters.
Woodson finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.47 and recorded 315 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. Although he registered only 2 saves, his role as a reliable pitcher in various situations contributed to his team's success during his tenure. Woodson's playing style, characterized by precision and control, allowed him to navigate the challenges of the era, which included both power hitters and the tactical shifts of the game. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 32 | 137 | 76 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 589.0 | 522 | 227 | 55 | 253 | 315 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 7 | 5 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 110.3 | 99 | 45 | 49 | 66 | 3.67 | -1154.8 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.7 | 29 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 3.82 | -18.7 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 14 | 14 | 36 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 251.7 | 193 | 76 | 101 | 150 | 2.72 | -1007.4 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 10 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 141.3 | 137 | 62 | 68 | 53 | 3.95 | -2397.2 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 4.33 | -695.7 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 34 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 5.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 117 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 0.077 | 0.107 | 0.077 | 0.184 | -1009.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 44 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 36 | 88 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0.080 | -1009.4 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ALCS | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1969 | ALCS | MIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10.12 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ALCS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| 1969 | ALCS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 137 | 76 | 35 | 93 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MIN | P | 44 | 10 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 1970 | MIN | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | MIN | P | 36 | 36 | 17 | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | MIN | P | 23 | 23 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | P | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | P | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 137 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| caallia | 1964, 1965 |