Al Woods

Born: 8/8/1953 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-07 | Final Game: 1986-10-02

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

Full name: Alvis Woods

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Biography

Al Woods was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who played as a position player from 1977 until his retirement on October 2, 1986. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 618 games, demonstrating a solid batting average of .271. Woods contributed significantly to his teams with a total of 538 hits, including 35 home runs and 196 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 23 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Woods played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by a focus on power hitting and the evolution of player specialization. His contributions were key to the teams he represented, and his consistent performance made him a reliable player during his tenure. Though not a superstar, Woods left a mark in the game through his tenacity and skill, earning respect among peers and fans alike for his dedication to the sport. His career reflects the competitive nature of baseball in the late 20th century, where players were increasingly recognized for their multi-dimensional skills on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
618	1986	233	538	98	14	35	196	23	167	180	0.271	0.326	0.387	0.713	-318.8

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.713 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1977	TOR	AL	122	440	58	125	17	4	6	35	8	36	38	0.284	.264 (+8%)	.329 (+2%)	.401 (-5%)	.730 (-2%)	-128.8
1978	TOR	AL	62	220	19	53	12	3	3	25	1	11	23	0.241	.257 (-7%)	.323 (-14%)	.378 (-4%)	.702 (-9%)	-407.5
1979	TOR	AL	132	436	57	121	24	4	5	36	6	40	28	0.278	.265 (+5%)	.329 (+2%)	.397 (-3%)	.727 (-1%)	-59.6
1980	TOR	AL	109	373	54	112	18	2	15	47	4	37	35	0.300	.264 (+13%)	.326 (+12%)	.387 (+24%)	.714 (+18%)	1303.8
1981	TOR	AL	85	288	20	71	15	0	1	21	3	19	31	0.247	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-9%)	.368 (-16%)	.688 (-13%)	-667.7
1982	TOR	AL	85	201	20	47	11	1	3	24	1	21	20	0.234	.261 (-10%)	.324 (-7%)	.388 (-12%)	.712 (-9%)	-359.0
1986	MIN	AL	23	28	5	9	1	0	2	8	0	3	5	0.321	—	—	—	—	0.0