Travis Wood, baseball player, 2010-2017

Travis Wood

Born: 2/6/1987 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-07-01 | Final Game: 2017-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Travis Alan Wood

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Biography

Travis Wood, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2017. He made his debut on July 1, 2010, and quickly established himself as a reliable left-handed option on the mound. Throughout his career, Wood compiled a record of 47 wins and 59 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. He struck out a total of 801 batters while also recording 4 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and relieve during his time in the league. Wood was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his skill and contributions to the game. He played in an era characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief roles. Known for his effective breaking pitches and competitive spirit, Wood left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, notably the Chicago Cubs, where he played a significant role in the club's pitching staff. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges and achievements many players face while contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 59 298 147 0 0 4 994.0 938 471 120 370 801 4.26 0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
2010 CIN NL 5 4 17 17 0 0 0 102.7 85 40 26 86 3.51 4.08 (+14%) 1729.4
2011 CIN NL 6 6 22 18 0 0 0 106.0 118 57 40 76 4.84 3.94 (-23%) -326.8
2012 CHC NL 6 13 26 26 0 0 0 156.0 133 74 54 119 4.27 4.01 (-6%) -
2013 CHC NL 9 12 32 32 0 0 0 200.0 163 69 66 144 3.10 3.87 (+20%) -
2014 CHC NL 8 13 31 31 0 0 0 173.7 190 97 76 146 5.03 3.74 (-34%) -
2015 CHC NL 5 4 54 9 0 0 4 100.7 86 43 39 118 3.84 3.96 (+3%) -
2016 CHC NL 4 0 77 0 0 0 0 61.0 45 20 24 47 2.95 4.19 (+30%) -
2017 KCR AL 1 3 28 3 0 0 0 41.7 56 32 20 29 6.91 4.36 (-59%) -
2017 SDP NL 3 4 11 11 0 0 0 52.3 62 39 25 36 6.71 4.36 (-54%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
330 298 28 55 8 1 11 37 1 7 115 0.185 0.208 0.329 0.537 -431.3

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
2010 CIN NL 17 37 1 7 2 1 1 3 0 0 15 0.189 — — — — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 26 30 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 14 0.067 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHC NL 28 53 5 10 3 0 1 4 0 0 20 0.189 .254 (-26%) .318 (-41%) .405 (-26%) .724 (-32%) -298.7
2013 CHC NL 37 63 8 14 1 0 3 8 1 3 21 0.222 .253 (-12%) .317 (-19%) .396 (-4%) .714 (-11%) -121.4
2014 CHC NL 41 56 9 13 2 0 3 10 0 1 17 0.232 .251 (-8%) .313 (-14%) .386 (+11%) .700 (avg) -11.1
2015 CHC NL 60 30 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 16 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2016 CHC NL 81 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2017 KCR AL 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 SDP NL 12 17 3 4 0 0 2 6 0 0 7 0.235 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLCS CHN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLDS1 CHN 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1.000
2016 WS CHN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLCS CHN 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2015 NLDS1 CHN 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2010 NLDS1 CIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 16 0 0 17.3 12 6 4 22 3.12

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2016 NLCS CHN 0 0 3 0 0 1.3 1 0 2 1 0.00
2016 NLDS1 CHN 1 0 3 0 0 3.3 2 1 0 4 2.70
2016 WS CHN 0 0 3 0 0 1.7 2 1 0 2 5.40
2015 NLCS CHN 0 0 3 0 0 4.0 4 3 1 8 6.75
2015 NLDS1 CHN 1 0 3 0 0 3.7 2 1 0 4 2.45
2010 NLDS1 CIN 0 0 1 0 0 3.3 1 0 1 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
P 298 147 54 105 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CIN P 17 17 2 8 3 1
2011 CIN P 22 18 5 14 0 0
2012 CHN P 26 26 10 22 2 1
2013 CHN P 32 32 20 14 1 0
2014 CHN P 31 31 6 18 0 3
2015 CHN P 54 9 3 7 0 1
2016 CHN OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2016 CHN P 77 0 4 11 0 1
2017 KCA P 28 3 1 4 0 0
2017 SDN P 11 11 3 7 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 298
Left Field 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHN NL $6,170,000
2015 CHN NL $5,686,000
2014 CHN NL $3,900,000
2013 CHN NL $527,500
2011 CIN NL $422,500
Total Career Earnings $16,706,000