Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Hunter Wood was born August 12, 1993, in Rogers, Arkansas. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Wood was called up to the Tampa Bay Rays for the first time on May 30, 2017. He made his MLB debut that day, pitching 1⁄3 of an inning against the Texas Rangers in a 9–5 loss. He was optioned back to Montgomery the next day and promoted to the Durham Bulls in June, where he spent the remainder of the season. In 31 games (18 starts) between Montgomery and Durham he posted a 7-5 record and 4.60 ERA. Wood began 2018 with Durham, but was recalled to Tampa Bay on April 17, where he was often utilized as an opener. For the season, Wood made 29 appearances, 8 starts for the Rays, finishing with a record of 1-1 in 41 innings. Wood came to Spring Training with the Rays in 2019, but was optioned to Minor League camp in late March. Wood started the 2019 season with Durham, but was recalled by the Rays on April 8.

Wood was traded, along with Christian Arroyo, to the Cleveland Indians on July 28, 2019 in exchange for minor league outfielder Ruben Cardenas and international signing period slot money.

Wood was designated for assignment by the Indians on July 23, 2020. After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Indians' alternate training site roster on July 25, 2020. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Wood signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization and was invited to Spring Training. Wood was selected to the active roster. In 5 appearances for Texas, Wood recorded a 3.60 ERA.