Dick Woodson

Born: 3/30/1945 in Oelwein, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1974-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Richard Lee Woodson

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Biography

Dick Woodson was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Born in 1945, Woodson played during a transformative period in the game, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen specialists. Over his six-season career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 32 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in a league filled with formidable hitters. Woodson finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.47 and recorded 315 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. Although he registered only 2 saves, his role as a reliable pitcher in various situations contributed to his team's success during his tenure. Woodson's playing style, characterized by precision and control, allowed him to navigate the challenges of the era, which included both power hitters and the tactical shifts of the game. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
34	32	137	76	15	5	2	589.0	522	227	55	253	315	3.47	0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	MIN	AL	7	5	44	10	2	0	1	110.3	99	45	49	66	3.67	3.61 (-2%)	-1154.8
1970	MIN	AL	1	2	21	0	0	0	1	30.7	29	13	19	22	3.82	3.89 (+2%)	-18.7
1972	MIN	AL	14	14	36	36	9	3	0	251.7	193	76	101	150	2.72	3.26 (+17%)	-1007.4
1973	MIN	AL	10	8	23	23	4	2	0	141.3	137	62	68	53	3.95	3.75 (-5%)	-2397.2
1974	MIN	AL	1	1	5	4	0	0	0	27.0	30	13	4	12	4.33	3.63 (-19%)	-695.7
1974	NYY	AL	1	2	8	3	0	0	0	28.0	34	18	12	12	5.79	3.63 (-60%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
137	117	7	9	0	0	0	2	0	4	54	0.077	0.107	0.077	0.184	-1009.4

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Career OBP .107 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 79.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.184 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 73.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	MIN	AL	44	27	3	2	0	2	16	0.074	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	MIN	AL	21	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	MIN	AL	36	88	4	7	2	2	38	0.080	.243 (-67%)	.310 (-68%)	.353 (-78%)	.664 (-73%)	-1009.4
1973	MIN	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	MIN	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	NYY	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1970	ALCS	MIN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1969	ALCS	MIN	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	2	0	0	2.7	5	3	4	2	10.12

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1970	ALCS	MIN	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	2	1	1	0	9.00
1969	ALCS	MIN	0	0	1	0	0	1.7	3	2	3	2	10.80

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	137	76	35	93	8	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	MIN	P	44	10	3	22	0	3
1970	MIN	P	21	0	1	6	2	1
1972	MIN	P	36	36	17	43	4	1
1973	MIN	P	23	23	10	14	1	0
1974	MIN	P	5	4	3	7	1	0
1974	NYA	P	8	3	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	137

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California Western University	San Diego	CA	1964, 1965