Floyd Wooldridge

Floyd Lewis Wooldridge (August 15, 1928 – May 14, 2008) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he appeared in 18 Major League Baseball games for the 1955 St. Louis Cardinals. The native of Jerico Springs, Missouri, was measured during his playing days at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg).

Floyd Wooldridge
Pitcher
Born: (1928-08-25)August 25, 1928
Jerico Springs, Missouri, US
Died: May 14, 2008(2008-05-14) (aged 79)
Springfield, Missouri US
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 1, 1955, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
August 15, 1955, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–4
Earned run average4.84
Strikeouts14
Teams

Career

Wooldridge started eight games during his MLB career. Both of his victories were complete-game efforts. On June 23, he defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7–1 at Busch Stadium, scattering seven hits and issuing two bases on balls.[1] On July 3, he defeated the Chicago Cubs 8–2 at Wrigley Field, giving up only five hits, walking three and striking out five.[2]

In 57 23 major league innings, Wooldridge allowed 64 hits (including nine home runs) and 31 earned runs, walking 27 and striking out 14. During his minor league career (1950–53; 1955–57) he appeared in 193 games and posted a 59–62 won/lost record.[3]

References

  1. "St. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 1". retrosheet.org. June 23, 1955. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  2. "St. Louis Cardinals 8, Chicago Cubs 2 (1)". retrosheet.org. July 3, 1955. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  3. "Floyd Wooldridge Register Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2016.


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