Jason Wood is a former professional baseball player who played in the minor and major leagues. He was born on December 16, 1969, in Orange, California. Wood started his baseball career in 1991 when he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 18th round of the MLB draft. He played in the minor leagues for several years before making his major league debut with the Florida Marlins in 1998.
Wood played for several teams during his career, including the Marlins, the Detroit Tigers, and the Texas Rangers. He played primarily as a first baseman and third baseman, but also played some outfield. Wood was known for his power hitting and his ability to hit for average.
During his career, Wood played in 63 major league games and had a batting average of .192. He hit 3 home runs and had 9 RBIs. Wood also played in over 1,200 minor league games and had a career batting average of .276. He hit 227 home runs and had 1,004 RBIs in the minor leagues.
After retiring from playing baseball, Wood became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He managed several teams, including the Jupiter Hammerheads, the Greensboro Grasshoppers, and the New Orleans Baby Cakes. In 2019, Wood was named the manager of the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
Throughout his career, Wood was known for his hard work and dedication to the game of baseball. He was a respected player and coach who was admired by his teammates and fans alike. Despite not having a long career in the major leagues, Wood made a significant impact on the game of baseball and continues to do so as a coach and manager.
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