Alex Wood

Wood is one of the more distinctive left-handers of his era purely because of that funky, herky-jerky delivery that looks like it should not work but absolutely deceives hitters. His 2017 season with the Dodgers, where he was lights-out for a long stretch and made the All-Star team, was a genuine joy to watch. He has never quite been a true ace, and injuries have nibbled at his durability over the years, but at his best he is a savvy, deceptive crafty lefty who knows exactly how to sequence pitches. I have always rooted for guys like him who win with guile and angles rather than pure velocity.

Alex Wood (born January 12, 1991, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an American professional baseball pitcher. A 6-foot-4 left-hander, he attended Ardrey Kell High School and has pitched for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. He earned an All-Star selection during his career and is known for his unorthodox delivery.

Name (English)

Alex Wood

Name (Japanese)

アレックス・ウッド

Reading

あれっくす・うっど

Born

January 12, 1991 (age 35)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Capricorn / Goat

Origin

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Height

193cm

Occupation

Baseball player

High school

Ardrey Kell High School

Motto

Private

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Tags

• From North Carolina
• Baseball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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