Jake Woodford

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151+2⁄3 innings. Woodford was added to St. Louis' 40–man roster following the 2019 season. [16]

On July 28, 2020, Woodford was promoted to the major leagues. On August 15, he made his major league debut against the Chicago White Sox, pitching three innings, giving up one earned run and striking out three. [17] For the 2020 season, Woodford went 1-0 with a 5.57 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 21 innings. [18]

In 2021, Woodford worked mainly as a reliever but also started 8 games in the second half. He went 3-4 with a 3.99 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 67+2⁄3 innings.

Woodford spent 2022 being recalled and optioned multiple times from the Memphis Redbirds, appearing in 11 games with the Redbirds (10 starts) and 27 games (1 start) with the Cardinals, where he went 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA across 48+1⁄3 innings.

He was reassigned to the minor leagues on October 9, 2022, and activated by the Cardinals again on January 17, 2023. [19] On November 17, 2023 Jake was non-tendered by the Cardinals. [20]

Chicago White Sox

On January 10, 2024, Woodford signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [21] In 10 starts for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he recorded a 5.26 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 49+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 28, Woodford was selected to the active roster following an injury to Mike Clevinger. [22]

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  2. ↑ "Florida high school sports - Jake Woodford makes two Plant players drafted on Day 1" . Retrieved September 26, 2016.
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Jake Woodford
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Woodford with the Memphis Redbirds in 2023
Chicago White Sox – No. 46
Pitcher
Born: (1996-10-28) October 28, 1996 (age 27)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 15, 2020, for the St. Louis Cardinals
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