Hunter Wood
Hunter Wood | |
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Cleveland Indians in 2019 | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Rogers, Arkansas, U.S. | August 12, 1993|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 30, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 2–2 |
Earned run average | 3.34 |
Strikeouts | 86 |
Teams | |
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Hunter Blake Wood (born August 12, 1993) is an American
Career
Wood attended Rogers Heritage High School in Rogers, Arkansas. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 32nd round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign and played college baseball at Howard College.[1]
Tampa Bay Rays
Wood was drafted by the
Wood was called up to the
Cleveland Indians
Wood was traded, along with
Wood was designated for assignment by the Indians on July 23, 2020.[10] After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Indians' alternate training site roster on July 25, 2020.[11] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
Texas Rangers
On January 19, 2021, Wood signed a minor league contract with the
Minnesota Twins
On May 27, 2022, Wood signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He spent the year with the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, also playing in one game for the rookie–level Florida Complex League Twins. In eight games for St. Paul, Wood recorded a 2.08 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[17]
Olmecas de Tabasco
On March 3, 2023, Wood signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[18] However, Wood never made an appearance for Monterrey, and signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco on November 8, 2023.[19]
References
- ^ Nielsen, Paul (January 19, 2015). "Wood Inks National Letter". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ Woodson, Brian (July 8, 2013). "Wood is learning the ropes". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ David, Marc (November 12, 2015). "Baseball: Wood hopes AFL is springboard to major leagues". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ Russell, Daniel (May 30, 2017). "Rays promote RHP Hunter Wood from Double-A, RHP Chih-Wei Hu from Triple-A". DRaysBay. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Hunter Wood Stats". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- ^ Staff (July 11, 2018). "Rays' Hunter Wood: Serving as opener Wednesday". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ Toribio, Juan (March 25, 2019). "Wood optioned, last bullpen spot a 2-man race". mlb.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- ^ Toribio, Juan (April 8, 2019). "Rays refresh bullpen by recalling Wood". mlb.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- ^ "Indians and Tampa Bay Rays complete trade". Indians.com. July 28, 2019.
- ^ Adams, Steve (July 23, 2020). "Indians Designate Hunter Wood For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (July 25, 2020). "Indians Place Tyler Naquin On IL, Recall Zach Plesac, Outright Hunter Wood". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Rangers Sign Hunter Wood to Minor League Deal".
- ^ "Rangers Select Hunter Wood, Designate Jack Kruger".
- ^ "Rangers Claim Tyson Miller from Cubs".
- ^ "Rangers' Willie Calhoun, Hunter Wood Require Surgery".
- ^ "Three Rangers Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ "SULTANES SUMA BRAZO CON EXPERIENCIA DE GRANDES LIGAS". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "Olmecas de Tabasco anuncia al lanzador Hunter swipe como nuevo refuerzo para la temporada 2024". xeva.com.mx. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet