Don Hood

Born: 10/16/1949 in Florence, SC, USA

Died: 6/10/2023 in Florence, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-16 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

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

Full name: Donald Harris Hood

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Biography

Don Hood was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to 1983, contributing to the game during a transformative era in Major League Baseball. Born in 1949, Hood made his mark on the mound with a career record of 34 wins and 35 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit in a league that was becoming increasingly dominated by power hitters. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79, which reflected his ability to manage games effectively and keep opposing teams at bay. Throughout his tenure, Hood accumulated a total of 374 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. His playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and an ability to adapt, traits that served him well in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hood's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
34	35	297	72	6	1	6	848.3	840	357	57	364	374	3.79	0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1973	BAL	AL	3	2	8	4	1	1	1	32.3	31	14	6	18	3.90	3.75 (-4%)	1010.8
1974	BAL	AL	1	1	20	2	0	0	1	57.3	47	22	20	26	3.45	3.63 (+5%)	990.3
1975	CLE	AL	6	10	29	19	2	0	0	135.3	136	66	57	51	4.39	3.71 (-18%)	-3210.4
1976	CLE	AL	3	5	33	6	0	0	1	77.7	89	42	41	32	4.87	3.51 (-38%)	-1715.2
1977	CLE	AL	2	1	41	5	1	0	0	105.0	87	35	49	62	3.00	4.00 (+25%)	1490.3
1978	CLE	AL	5	6	36	19	1	0	0	154.7	166	77	77	73	4.48	3.69 (-22%)	-2232.3
1979	CLE	AL	1	0	13	0	0	0	1	22.0	13	9	14	7	3.68	4.00 (+8%)	-403.4
1979	NYY	AL	3	1	27	6	0	0	1	67.3	62	23	30	22	3.07	4.00 (+23%)	-
1980	STL	NL	4	6	33	8	1	0	0	82.3	90	31	34	35	3.39	3.84 (+12%)	-
1982	KCR	AL	4	0	30	3	0	0	1	66.7	71	26	22	31	3.51	3.86 (+9%)	-
1983	KCR	AL	2	3	27	0	0	0	0	47.7	48	12	14	17	2.27	3.87 (+41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
312	20	5	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	9	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1973	BAL	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	BAL	AL	25	0	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	CLE	AL	35	0	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	CLE	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	CLE	AL	42	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	CLE	AL	36	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	CLE	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	NYY	AL	27	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	STL	NL	35	20	3	4	1	9	0.200	—	—	—	—
1982	KCR	AL	30	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1983	KCR	AL	27	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1973	ALCS	BAL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	297	72	50	133	16	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	BAL	P	8	4	1	3	2	1
1974	BAL	P	20	2	1	9	1	0
1975	CLE	P	29	19	7	15	3	0
1976	CLE	P	33	6	10	12	2	0
1977	CLE	P	41	5	4	10	2	1
1978	CLE	P	36	19	6	26	1	2
1979	CLE	P	13	0	3	4	0	0
1979	NYA	P	27	6	2	14	0	2
1980	SLN	P	33	8	7	15	1	1
1982	KCA	P	30	3	6	11	1	0
1983	KCA	P	27	0	3	14	3	3