Kerry Wood Stats & Facts
Kerry Wood Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Weight: 210 Born: Thursday, June 16, 1977 Year: 1977 in Irving, TX USA Died: in , Debut: 4/12/1998 Last Game: 5/18/2012 Full Name: Kerry Lee Wood
With a 5-4 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field, the Cubs clinch their second straight National League Central Division championship. The victory marks the first time the club will appear in consecutive postseasons since the 1906-08 teams played in the World Series.
With a 5-4 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field, the Cubs clinch their second straight National League Central Division championship. The victory marks the first time the club will appear in consecutive postseasons since the 1906-08 teams played in the World Series.
The Astros down the Cubs‚ 3 – 1. Chicago’s Kerry Wood becomes the youngest pitcher in history to reach the 1‚000 strikeout mark‚ doing so in 134 games. Roger Clemens achieved the feat in 143 contests.
The Astros down the Cubs‚ 3 – 1. Chicago’s Kerry Wood becomes the youngest pitcher in history to reach the 1‚000 strikeout mark‚ doing so in 134 games. Roger Clemens achieved the feat in 143 contests.
Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies is named The Associated Press Player of the Year.
Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies is named The Associated Press Player of the Year.
National League Rookie of the Year Kerry Wood suffers a ligament tear in his right elbow
1999 – National League Rookie of the Year Kerry Wood suffers a ligament tear in his right elbow. It will require surgery that will keep him out of action until 2000.
Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1998
Major League Season Recap 1998 World Series – New York Yankees AL over San Diego Padres NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Scott Brosius Babe Ruth Award – Scott Brosius Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees over Cleveland Indians 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – David Wells NLCS Sand Diego Padres over Atlanta Braves 4 games…
Kerry Wood wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award
1998 – Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kerry Wood, who posted a 13-6 record, wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Wood held batters to a NL best .196 average and finished third in the league in strikeouts with 233 in just 166 2/3 innings pitched.
Kerry Wood out-duels Greg Maddux as the Cubs defeat the Braves before a sellout crowd. Woods strikes out 11 in 7 2/3 innings, the 6th time in 18 starts he has reached double figures. For Maddux, it is his first loss to his former team after seven wins.
Kerry Wood out-duels Greg Maddux as the Cubs defeat the Braves before a sellout crowd. Woods strikes out 11 in 7 2/3 innings, the 6th time in 18 starts he has reached double figures. For Maddux, it is his first loss to his former team after seven wins.
Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record by striking out 20 batters
On May 6, 1998, Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record by striking out 20 batters in a 2-0, 1 hit shutout of the Houston Astros. Wood’s performance sets a new National League record for a nine-inning game, while tying Roger Clemens’ mark for most K’s in a nine-inning game. Roger…
