Joe Wood (1944 pitcher)

Joe Frank Wood (May 20, 1916 - October 10, 2002) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1944 season. Listed at 6' 0", 190 lb., Wood batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Shohola, Pennsylvania. His father, Smoky Joe Wood, also was a major league pitcher.

In three pitching appearances, Wood posted a 0-1 record with a 6.52 ERA, including one start, 13 hits allowed, five strikeouts, three walks, and 9 ⅔ innings of work.

Wood died in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, at the age of 86.

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