Tracy Woodson
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1993)
Tracy Woodson was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 7 seasons. In 215 career games, he hit .247 with 125 hits, 5 home runs, and 50 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-04-07
- Last Game
- 1993-10-02
Full name: Tracy Michael Woodson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 506 | 42 | 125 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 2 | 20 | 78 | .247 | .279 | .328 | .607 | -1,193 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .607 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 53 | 136 | 14 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 21 | .228 | .262 (-13%) | .331 (-14%) | .415 (-22%) | .746 (-19%) | -427.2 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | 65 | 173 | 15 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 32 | .249 | .254 (-2%) | .317 (-12%) | .377 (-11%) | .695 (-12%) | -340.6 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SLN | NL | 31 | 114 | 9 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .307 | .255 (+20%) | .322 (+3%) | .377 (+7%) | .699 (+5%) | 71.6 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | 62 | 77 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .208 | .265 (-22%) | .332 (-35%) | .403 (-42%) | .735 (-39%) | -497.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 215 | 506 | 42 | 125 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 2 | 20 | 78 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -1,193 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (215 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 215 | 15 | 48 | 3 | 18 | .223 |
| Away | 120 | 291 | 27 | 77 | 2 | 32 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-02 | STL | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-09-30 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-28 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-27 | STL | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-18 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-14 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-10 | STL | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-09 | STL | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 46 | 26 | 235 | 15 | 2 | 20 |
| 3B | 141 | 99 | 83 | 167 | 15 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | 1B | 7 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | LAN | 3B | 45 | 33 | 36 | 55 | 4 | 4 |
| 1988 | LAN | 1B | 25 | 14 | 138 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 1988 | LAN | 3B | 41 | 32 | 22 | 53 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SLN | 3B | 26 | 26 | 17 | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 5 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | SLN | 3B | 28 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 46 |
| Third Base | 141 |
Salary History
Tracy Woodson's recorded salaries total $212,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Woodson's career ran from 1987 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1988, 1989, and 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $212,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Tracy Woodson: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 7, 1987 and the final game on October 2, 1993, Tracy Woodson built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1987 to 1989) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1992 through 1993). Born on October 5, 1962, in Richmond, VA, USA, Woodson is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Woodson's listed size is 6'3" and 215 pounds. On the record, Tracy Woodson was born Tracy Michael Woodson.
Woodson collected 125 hits in 506 at bats across 215 games, good for a .247 batting average; the totals also include 5 homers and 50 runs batted in. Woodson got on base at a .279 rate and slugged .328 (.607 OPS). The .247 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Woodson's .607 stands 15.1% below the league's .715. 1988 produced Woodson's most hits, 43 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The RBI column peaks at 22 in 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tracy Woodson
- What years did Tracy Woodson play?
- Tracy Woodson played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993.
- Was Tracy Woodson a pitcher?
- No. Tracy Woodson was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tracy Woodson hit?
- Tracy Woodson hit 5 career home runs with 125 hits.
- What teams did Tracy Woodson play for?
- Tracy Woodson played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1987–1989) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1992–1993).
- What were Tracy Woodson's career stats?
- In 215 games, Tracy Woodson had 125 hits, 5 home runs, 50 RBI, 42 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Tracy Woodson earn in his career?
- Tracy Woodson's recorded salaries total $212,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Woodson's career ran from 1987 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1988, 1989, and 1992.
- What was Tracy Woodson's salary?
- Tracy Woodson's last recorded salary was $150,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $150,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1993.
- What position did Tracy Woodson play?
- Tracy Woodson played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tracy Woodson and how much did he weigh?
- Tracy Woodson was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tracy Woodson hit each season?
- Tracy Woodson's home runs by season: 1 in 1987, 3 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 1 in 1992, and 0 in 1993. His most in one season was 3, in 1988.
- What was Tracy Woodson's career batting average?
- Tracy Woodson batted .247 over his career, with 125 hits in 506 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tracy Woodson have?
- Tracy Woodson drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Tracy Woodson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tracy Woodson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.