Frank Woodward
Born: 5/17/1894 in New Haven, CT, USA
Died: 6/11/1961 in New Haven, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-04-17 | Final Game: 1923-04-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank Russell Woodward
Biography
Frank Woodward was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 until 1923. Born in 1894, Woodward made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, following the end of World War I and amidst the early years of the live-ball era, which saw a shift in offensive strategies and heightened competition. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 9-15, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the era.
Woodward was known for his reliable presence on the mound, amassing a total of 55 strikeouts and recording 1 save during his time in the league. While his statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to his teams and the game were significant, as he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 20th century. He concluded his professional playing career on April 29, 1923, leaving a legacy as a dedicated athlete who participated in a pivotal time in the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 15 | 42 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 193.7 | 199 | 91 | 6 | 74 | 55 | 4.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 6 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.7 | 109 | 53 | 35 | 27 | 4.74 | -1869.6 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 72.0 | 65 | 21 | 28 | 18 | 2.62 | - |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5.91 | - |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11.57 | - |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 57 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0.158 | 0.226 | 0.193 | 0.419 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 17 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 17 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 0 | 9 | 47 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1919 | SLN | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1921 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |