Jason Wood

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Jason William Wood

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 200 lb.
School Fresno City College, California State University, Fresno
High School McLane High School (Fresno)
Debut April 1, 1998
Born December 16, 1969 in San Bernardino, CA USA

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Originally, Jason Wood was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 56th round (1333rd overall) of the 1988 June Regular Phase amateur entry draft. Opting not to sign with the Blue Jays, he was then drafted in the 39th round (1009th) of the 1990 June Regular Phase amateur entry draft by the Atlanta Braves. Still, he did not sign. Finally, after being drafted in the 11th round (308th) of the 1991 June Regular Phase amateur entry draft by the Oakland Athletics, he decided to sign.

Wood, who had fair power, started off his professional career on a bumpy road-in three out of his first five minor league seasons, he had a batting average in the .230s. He did improve after a few years, hitting .321 in 1997. Near the middle of October, 1997, Wood was granted free agency. About 10 days later, he was resigned by the Athletics.

On September 9, 2006, Wood played for the Florida Marlins in his first Major League game since October 1, 1999.

Wood has pitched a total of 2 innings in his professional career, all in 1996. He has an ERA of 0.00.
Wood has not had very much success in spring training-in 2003 and 2004 with the Marlins, he had a combined average of .094.
In 1998, Wood earned $170,000. In 1999, he earned $210,000.
Wood has worn four different uniform numbers-39 with the Athletics, 43 with the Tigers in 1998, 32 with the Tigers in 1999, and 28 with the Marlins in 2006.
He currently lives in Fresno, California

Wood was named hitting coach of the Inland Empire 66ers for 2009.