What to know about Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff
Mike HartBrandon Woodruff's ERA of 2.56 this season was the fourth-best among qualified National League starters. Get to know Woodruff here.
How long has Woodruff been on the Brewers?
He is in his fifth season.
Has he played for other teams?
No.
What's Woodruff known for?
In Game 1 of the 2018 National League Championship Series against Los Angeles, he socked a home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. He became the 22nd pitcher and the third relief pitcher in postseason history to accomplish the feat.
He started Game 1 of the NLDS against the Colorado Rockies, pitching three scoreless innings in the Brewers' 3-2 victory. In 2019 as well as this season, he was selected to the National League All-Star team. He started the 2019 NL Wild Card Game at Washington and received no decision in the 4-3 loss. He was the opening day starter the past two seasons.
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Where is Woodruff from?
He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He played college baseball at Mississippi State.
How tall is he?
6-foot-4
How old is Woodruff?
28 years old
What are his nicknames?
Big Woo and Woody
Who is Woodruff's family?
He is married to Jonie Woodruff. They have a daughter named Kyler, who was born on August 31, 2020. He is the son of Richard and Belinda Woodruff.
Other fun facts?
During the 2020 COVID-19 quarantine, his then-pregnant wife was a throwing partner. He enjoys hunting, golf and fishing. He majored in kinesiology at Mississipi State. He pitches right-handed, but bats left-handed. The Woodruff family dressed up as the Avengers characters on Halloween 2020.