Mike Wood, baseball player, 2003-2007

Mike Wood

Born: 4/26/1980 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-21 | Final Game: 2007-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Burton Wood

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Biography

Mike Wood, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2007. He played in Major League Baseball for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a starter and reliever. Over the course of his career, Wood accumulated a record of 16 wins and 22 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.49. He struck out 183 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a strikeout pitcher and in high-pressure situations. Wood's playing era was characterized by a transition in pitching styles, as the game began to see an influx of power hitters. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the league's most formidable offenses, Wood remained a competitive presence on the mound. His career, while not marked by the dominant statistics of some of his contemporaries, reflected the resilience and determination that many pitchers had to embody during the mid-2000s. After retiring in 2007, Wood left behind a legacy that highlighted the importance of versatility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 22 115 39 0 0 2 344.0 419 210 54 125 183 5.49 0

Career ERA 5.49 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
2003 OAK AL 2 1 7 1 0 0 0 13.7 24 16 7 15 10.54 4.40 (-139%) 218.1
2004 KCR AL 3 8 17 17 0 0 0 100.0 112 66 28 54 5.94 4.46 (-33%) -
2005 KCR AL 5 8 47 10 0 0 2 115.0 129 57 52 60 4.46 4.29 (-4%) -
2006 KCR AL 3 3 23 7 0 0 0 64.7 86 41 23 29 5.71 4.53 (-26%) -
2007 TEX AL 3 2 21 4 0 0 0 50.7 68 30 15 25 5.33 4.47 (-19%) -1553.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2003 OAK AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 KCR AL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 KCR AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 23 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TEX AL 21 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 115 39 25 59 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 OAK P 7 1 0 4 1 0
2004 KCA P 17 17 8 19 3 1
2005 KCA P 47 10 9 16 0 2
2006 KCA P 23 7 4 12 1 0
2007 TEX P 21 4 4 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 115

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 TEX AL $420,000
2006 KCA AL $350,000
2005 KCA AL $319,000
Total Career Earnings $1,089,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Florida Jacksonville FL 1999, 2000, 2001