KERRY
WOOD
P
Ht/Wt
6’5’’,
210 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
14
years
Debut
Apr 12, 1998
Born
Jun 16, 1977
(47 yrs)
Irving, Texas
Hometown
Grand Prairie, Texas
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 1995 (1/4).
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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GS Games Started
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2012-05-19 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2012-05-03 |
Missed 16 games (right shoulder injury).
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| 2012-04-20 |
Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 14th, 2012).
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| 2012-04-17 |
Sore right shoulder, day-to-day.
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| 2012-01-13 |
Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NL | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 1998 |
| NL | Players Choice Awards - Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 1998 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2008, 2003 |
Scouting Report
One of baseball's best-ever strikeout artists, he had fantastic stuff (a great fastball, nasty slider, and hard curve). In his prime, he could dominate batters when on his game. Excelled as both a starter and late-inning reliever. Regular injuries cut short a very promising career and limited him significantly for much of it. Sometimes he let his competitive nature get the best of him. Usually struggled without his best stuff.
Long Range Potential: Dominant strikeout pitcher, when healthy.
