Mike Woodard (baseball) facts for kids

Michael Cary Woodard (born March 2, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB), which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. Mike played for four seasons, from 1985 to 1988.

Who is Mike Woodard?

Mike Woodard was born on March 2, 1960. He grew up to become a professional baseball player. He is known for playing as a second baseman, which is a position on the baseball field.

Mike's Baseball Career

Mike Woodard played for two different teams in Major League Baseball. From 1985 to 1987, he was a player for the San Francisco Giants. After that, in 1988, he played for the Chicago White Sox.

When Mike was at bat, he swung the bat with his left hand. But when he threw the ball, he used his right hand. This is called being a "left-handed batter" and a "right-handed thrower."

Mike's Stats and Achievements

During his time in the major leagues, Mike Woodard played in 100 games. He had a batting average of .222. This means he got a hit about 22.2% of the times he tried to hit the ball.

He hit one home run during his career. A home run is when a player hits the ball so well that they can run around all the bases and score a point. Mike also had 19 RBIs, which means he helped his teammates score 19 times.

He scored 29 runs himself. He also hit four doubles (hitting the ball and reaching second base) and two triples (hitting the ball and reaching third base). Mike was also fast, stealing 14 stolen bases. This is when a player runs to the next base without the ball being hit.