Wilbur Wood
Career Overview

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Wilbur Wood's career in Major League Baseball is remembered for his unique role as a knuckleball pitcher, a position that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. Born on October 22, 1941, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wood began his professional journey when he was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 1960. He

Wilbur Wood's career in Major League Baseball is remembered for his unique role as a knuckleball pitcher, a position that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. Born on October 22, 1941, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wood began his professional journey when he was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 1960. He

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1961-1978

Win-Loss

164–156

ERA

3.24

Strikeouts

1,411

WHIP

1.232

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Skills Scorecard

Control

B

Velocity

C

Stamina

C-

Command

B

Range

B+

Fielding

A-

Career Timeline

1961-1964

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

1964-1965

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

Player

1967-1978

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Oct 22nd, 1941

Bats / Throws Right / Left

Height / Weight 6' 0" 180 lbs

Position SP · RP

Uniform #s 28 · 41 · 19 · 16 · 35

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