Rob Woodward
Born: 9/28/1962 in Hanover, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-09-05 | Final Game: 1988-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert John Woodward
Biography
Rob Woodward, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 until his retirement in 1988. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-4 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.04. Woodward struck out a total of 45 batters but did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Woodward's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball marked by the end of the deadball era and the onset of a more offensively oriented game. His pitching style was characterized by a competitive spirit on the mound, but he faced significant challenges in finding consistent success against the league's powerful hitters. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Woodward's contributions to the teams he played for and his experiences in the game reflect the broader landscape of baseball during the late 1980s. After his retirement, Woodward remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 118 | 56 | 10 | 36 | 45 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 1.69 | 785.4 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 5.30 | -431.8 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 53 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 7.05 | -1092.5 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 1 | 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 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | P | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | BOS | P | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BOS | P | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |