Woody Main, baseball player, 1948-1953

Woody Main

Born: 2/12/1922 in Delano, CA, USA

Died: 6/27/1992 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-21 | Final Game: 1953-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Forrest Harry Main

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Biography

Woody Main was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1953. Born in 1922, Main's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, shortly after World War II, when baseball was regaining its prominence in American culture. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Main made a mark with a career record of 4-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.14. Over the course of his career, he recorded 107 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations despite a challenging win-loss record. Main's playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and a willingness to adapt, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. Competing during a time when baseball was evolving and facing new challenges, he contributed to the fabric of the game in the post-war era, when pitchers were often called upon to endure longer outings and frequent appearances. Though his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers in history, Woody Main's contributions to the game reflected the resilience and passion that defined the era. He remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the sport in its early years following the war.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 13 79 11 2 0 3 204.7 210 117 21 84 107 5.14 0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 26.2% worse than 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
1948 PIT NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 0 27.0 35 25 19 12 8.33 4.10 (-103%) -1234.6
1950 PIT NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 1 20.3 21 11 11 12 4.87 4.36 (-12%) -48.1
1952 PIT NL 2 12 48 11 2 0 2 153.3 149 76 52 79 4.46 3.70 (-20%) 547.0
1953 PIT NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 5 2 4 11.25 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 44 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 11 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 73.1% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 76.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 74.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1948 PIT NL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1950 PIT NL 12 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1952 PIT NL 48 37 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.054 — — — — 0.0
1953 PIT NL 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 79 0 11 25 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 PIT P 17 0 2 6 0 0
1950 PIT P 12 0 1 4 0 0
1952 PIT P 48 0 8 15 4 0
1953 PIT P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 79