Stephen Woods Jr.

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86+13 innings. [8]

Kansas City Royals

On December 12, 2019, Woods was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 2019 Rule 5 draft. [8] On July 21, 2020, Woods was returned to the Rays organization, but was traded back to the Royals the same day in exchange for a player to be named later. [9] The Royals sent outfielder Michael Gigliotti to Tampa Bay on September 12 as the PTBNL. [10] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 since the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] He was assigned to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals to begin the 2021 season. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

Long Island Ducks

On April 5, 2023, Woods signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [12] After becoming a starting pitcher again, he made 6 starts and posted a 4–0 record and 3.03 ERA with 31 strikeouts. He would be named the ALPB Co–Pitcher of the Month for April/May alongside Mitch Lambson of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. [13] Woods made 11 total starts for the Ducks, registering a 7–2 record and 3.77 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 59+23 innings pitched.

Fubon Guardians

On July 5, 2023, Woods's contract was purchased by the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [14] In 3 starts for Fubon, Woods struggled to an 0–2 record and 12.54 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 9+13 innings pitched.

Long Island Ducks (second stint)

On March 26, 2024, Woods signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [15]

International career

Woods played for the Italy national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. [16] [17]

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Stephen Woods Jr.
Long Island Ducks – No. 21
Pitcher
Born: (1995-06-10) June 10, 1995 (age 28)
Huntington, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
CPBL debut
August 2, 2023, for the Fubon Guardians