Ted Wood, baseball player, 1991-1993

Ted Wood

Born: 1/4/1967 in Mansfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-04 | Final Game: 1993-04-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Robert Wood

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Biography

Ted Wood, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 47 games, where he recorded 20 hits, including one home run, and drove in seven runs, finishing with a batting average of .183. Wood's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, attributes that allowed him to make an impact despite limited opportunities on the field. Wood's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was experiencing a shift towards increased offensive production and power hitting. While he may not have put up the numbers typically associated with standout players, Wood's contributions as a role player reflected the depth and teamwork essential to a successful club. After his time in the majors, he continued to be involved in baseball, leaving a lasting impression on those who appreciated the dedication of players who fought for their place in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 109 9 20 3 0 1 7 0 11 29 0.183 0.264 0.239 0.503 -139.1

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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
1991 SFG NL 10 25 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.120 — — — — 0.0
1992 SFG NL 24 58 5 12 2 0 1 3 0 6 15 0.207 .255 (-19%) .322 (-9%) .377 (-22%) .699 (-16%) -139.1
1993 WSN NL 13 26 4 5 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 0.192 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 32 27 61 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 SFN OF 8 7 10 0 1 0
1992 SFN OF 16 14 35 0 1 0
1993 MON OF 8 6 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 14
Right Field 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 MON NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of New Orleans New Orleans LA 1986, 1987, 1988