Woody Woodward, baseball player, 1963-1971

Woody Woodward

Born: 9/23/1942 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-09 | Final Game: 1971-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Woodward

Biography

Woody Woodward was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1963 to 1971. Born in 1942, Woodward's career spanned nearly a decade, during which he participated in 880 games. He recorded a total of 517 hits, achieving a batting average of .236. Although known more for his defensive capabilities and versatility on the field rather than his power at the plate, he managed to hit one home run and accumulated 148 RBIs throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Woodward was also notable for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 14 bases during his career. His playing style reflected the transition of baseball in the 1960s, a period marked by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of defensive skills. While he may not have been a household name, Woodward's contributions as a reliable teammate and his consistent presence on the field left a lasting impact on the teams he played for during a transformative era in the sport. He retired from professional baseball on September 28, 1971.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
880 2187 208 517 79 14 1 148 14 169 301 0.236 0.294 0.287 0.580 -5544.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.133

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 NLCS CIN 3 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.100
1970 WS CIN 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 7 0 0 1
2B 278 219 517 651 26 156
3B 92 10 23 58 3 5
SS 521 437 720 1310 55 251

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Second Base 277
Third Base 91
Shortstop 524

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1961, 1962