Pinky Woods, baseball player, 1943-1945

Pinky Woods

Born: 5/22/1920 in Waterbury, CT, USA

Died: 10/29/1982 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-06-20 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: George Rowland Woods

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Biography

Pinky Woods was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945. Born in 1920, Woods made his mark during a unique period in baseball history, as the sport was navigating the challenges of World War II and the subsequent integration of the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 13 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound despite facing stiff competition during the war years. Woods recorded a total of 124 strikeouts and notched 3 saves throughout his time in the league, showcasing his ability to secure games and strike out opposing hitters. His career unfolded in an era when many star players were serving in the military, leading to a mix of seasoned veterans and young talents on the field. While his career was relatively brief, Woods contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative time, leaving an enduring legacy as a skilled pitcher in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 21 85 44 10 1 3 378.7 388 167 13 206 124 3.97 0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1943 BOS AL 5 6 23 12 2 0 1 100.7 109 55 55 32 4.92 3.50 (-40%) -2459.6
1944 BOS AL 4 8 38 20 5 1 0 170.7 171 62 88 56 3.27 3.57 (+9%) -1789.0
1945 BOS AL 4 7 24 12 3 0 2 107.3 108 50 63 36 4.19 3.67 (-14%) -1459.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 126 4 24 5 0 0 6 0 3 16 0.190 0.209 0.230 0.439 -387.3

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.439 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 35.3% 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
1943 BOS AL 23 36 2 8 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1944 BOS AL 38 48 2 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.146 — — — — -387.3
1945 BOS AL 24 42 0 9 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 85 0 30 82 3 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BOS P 23 0 9 20 2 1
1944 BOS P 38 0 13 37 1 3
1945 BOS P 24 0 8 25 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1940, 1941