Brandon Wood

Born: 3/2/1985 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-26 | Final Game: 2011-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Richard Brandon Wood

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Biography

Brandon Wood was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. Known primarily for his role as a position player, Wood's career unfolded during a period characterized by a surge in offensive output and the increasing importance of power hitting in the game. Over the course of 272 games, he recorded 130 hits, including 18 home runs, and amassed 64 RBIs, demonstrating flashes of potential that excited fans and analysts alike. Despite his struggles with consistency, as reflected in his batting average of .186, Wood’s raw talent and ability to drive the ball made him a notable figure in the league. Wood's early career was marked by significant expectations, particularly following his selection in the first round of the 2003 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. His combination of power and athleticism led many to believe he could be a cornerstone for the Angels. However, his time in the majors was punctuated by challenges, including adjustments to pitching and injuries, which ultimately limited his impact at the highest level. After his tenure with the Angels, Wood continued to play in the minor leagues and in international leagues, showcasing his enduring passion for the game despite the difficulties he faced in establishing a lasting major league career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
272	700	65	130	18	0	18	64	5	32	218	0.186	0.225	0.289	0.513	-3348.9

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	LAA	AL	13	33	2	5	1	1	3	0	0	12	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	LAA	AL	55	150	12	30	4	5	13	4	4	43	0.200	.263 (-24%)	.333 (-33%)	.416 (-22%)	.749 (-26%)	-755.4
2009	LAA	AL	18	41	5	8	1	1	3	0	3	19	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	LAA	AL	81	226	20	33	2	4	14	1	6	71	0.146	.257 (-43%)	.325 (-46%)	.402 (-48%)	.728 (-47%)	-1998.0
2011	LAA	AL	6	14	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	8	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	PIT	NL	99	236	25	52	9	7	31	0	19	65	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-13%)	.399 (-13%)	.719 (-13%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	9	90	6	0	7
2B	3	1	2	1	0	0
3B	168	115	96	214	11	20
SS	82	59	108	166	12	45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	LAA	3B	10	9	12	14	1	2
2007	LAA	SS	3	0	0	2	0	0
2008	LAA	3B	32	19	18	40	2	3
2008	LAA	SS	28	19	42	50	2	19
2009	LAA	1B	4	4	35	5	0	4
2009	LAA	3B	9	4	6	1	0	0
2009	LAA	SS	5	2	6	8	3	3
2010	LAA	1B	2	1	11	0	0	1
2010	LAA	3B	56	46	33	76	5	6
2010	LAA	SS	22	20	22	56	5	7
2011	LAA	1B	1	0	2	1	0	0
2011	LAA	SS	5	4	7	7	0	4
2011	PIT	1B	9	4	42	0	0	2
2011	PIT	2B	3	1	2	1	0	0
2011	PIT	3B	61	37	27	83	3	9
2011	PIT	SS	19	14	31	43	2	12