Frank Woodward, baseball player, 1918-1923

Frank Woodward

Born: 5/17/1894 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 6/11/1961 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-17 | Final Game: 1923-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Russell Woodward

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Biography

Frank Woodward was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 until 1923. Born in 1894, Woodward made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, following the end of World War I and amidst the early years of the live-ball era, which saw a shift in offensive strategies and heightened competition. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 9-15, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the era. Woodward was known for his reliable presence on the mound, amassing a total of 55 strikeouts and recording 1 save during his time in the league. While his statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to his teams and the game were significant, as he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 20th century. He concluded his professional playing career on April 29, 1923, leaving a legacy as a dedicated athlete who participated in a pivotal time in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 15 42 21 8 0 1 193.7 199 91 6 74 55 4.23 0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1918 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 4 4 4 6.00 — 0.0
1919 PHI NL 6 9 17 12 6 0 0 100.7 109 53 35 27 4.74 3.09 (-54%) -1860.5
1919 STL NL 3 5 17 7 2 0 1 72.0 65 21 28 18 2.62 3.09 (+15%) -
1921 WSN AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 10.7 11 7 3 4 5.91 4.02 (-47%) -
1922 WSN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.3 3 3 3 2 11.57 — -
1923 CHW AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 2.0 5 3 1 0 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 57 6 9 0 1 0 3 2 5 10 0.158 0.226 0.193 0.419 0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 41.3% 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
1918 PHI NL 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1919 PHI NL 17 29 4 6 0 1 0 3 2 4 5 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1919 STL NL 17 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1921 WSN AL 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1922 WSN AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 42 0 9 47 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 PHI P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1919 PHI P 17 0 5 19 2 1
1919 SLN P 17 0 4 20 2 1
1921 WS1 P 3 0 0 4 0 0
1922 WS1 P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1923 CHA P 2 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42