Ron Woods

Born: 2/1/1943 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-22 | Final Game: 1974-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Ronald Lawrence Woods

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Biography

Ron Woods, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Primarily a position player, Woods played in a total of 582 games during his career. He recorded 290 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and contributed 26 home runs alongside 130 RBIs. His batting average stood at .233, reflecting the challenges of hitting consistency during an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Woods was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 27 stolen bases. His playing style embodied the tenacity and competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated through the early years of baseball’s transition into the modern game. Although not among the most celebrated stars of his time, Woods's contributions as a reliable bench player and occasional starter were vital to his teams. He retired after the 1974 season, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
582	1247	162	290	34	12	26	130	27	175	171	0.233	0.326	0.342	0.668	-574.5

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.691 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
1969	DET	AL	17	15	3	4	0	0	1	3	0	2	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	NYY	AL	72	171	18	30	5	2	1	7	2	22	29	0.175	.248 (-29%)	.320 (-15%)	.369 (-33%)	.689 (-25%)	0.0
1970	NYY	AL	95	225	30	51	5	3	8	27	4	33	35	0.227	.253 (-11%)	.325 (avg)	.385 (-1%)	.711 (-1%)	1.4
1971	NYY	AL	25	32	4	8	1	0	1	2	0	4	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	WSN	NL	51	138	26	41	7	3	1	17	0	19	18	0.297	.249 (+19%)	.316 (+21%)	.365 (+13%)	.682 (+17%)	0.0
1972	WSN	NL	97	221	21	57	5	1	10	31	3	22	33	0.258	.243 (+6%)	.310 (+3%)	.353 (+20%)	.664 (+12%)	441.1
1973	WSN	NL	135	318	45	73	11	3	3	31	12	56	34	0.230	.256 (-11%)	.325 (+6%)	.378 (-18%)	.703 (-7%)	-237.4
1974	WSN	NL	90	127	15	26	0	0	1	12	6	17	17	0.205	.256 (-20%)	.324 (-8%)	.369 (-38%)	.693 (-24%)	-493.7