Austin Gage Wood (born December 15, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[1]
| Gage Wood | |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 15, 2003 Newport, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
editWood attended Batesville High School in Batesville, Arkansas, where he played baseball. He earned All-State honors as a senior in 2022.[2] He went unselected in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft and fulfilled his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Arkansas.[3]
As a freshman at Arkansas in 2023, Wood appeared in 23 games in relief and went 2–0 with a 4.80 ERA, five saves, and 42 strikeouts over thirty innings.[4] As a sophomore in 2024, he appeared in 22 games and pitched to a 3–2 record, a 4.46 ERA, and 56 strikeouts over 40+1⁄3 innings.[5] After the season, he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Falmouth Commodores.[6][7] Wood moved into Arkansas' starting rotation for the 2025 season.[8] He missed time in February, March, and April due to a shoulder injury.[9][10]
On June 16, 2025, Wood threw the third no-hitter in College World Series history, striking out 19 batters in a 3-0 win versus the Murray State Racers.[11][12] Over ten starts for the season, Wood went 4-1 with a 3.82 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 37+2⁄3 innings.[13]
Professional career
editWood was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round with the 26th overall pick of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[1][14] He signed with the team on July 22 for $3 million.[15] After signing, Wood made his professional debut with the Single-A Clearwater Threshers.[16] In his lone start for the season, he pitched two innings in which he allowed one run and struck out five batters.[17]
Wood returned to Clearwater to open the 2026 season.[18] On May 18, Wood was promoted to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils after eight starts with Clearwater where he posted a 3.42 ERA, 40 strikeouts and 12 walks in 26+1⁄3 innings.[19]
References
edit- 1 2 Zolecki, Todd (July 14, 2025). "Phils draft Gage Wood, who twirled a no-no in the MCWS, at No. 26". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ↑ Rico, Mark (June 1, 2022). "Local players make All-State". arkansasonline.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Batesville pitcher Gage Wood wins inaugural Harold Gwatney Award". kait8.com. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood on NCBWA Stopper of the Year watch list". kait8.com. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ McAfee, Jackson (2024-07-22). "Arkansas RHP Gage Wood dark horse to be weekend starter in 2025". 247Sports. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ Fuller, Jackson (June 24, 2024). "Where Arkansas baseball players are playing summer ball in 2024". swtimes.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Gage Wood". capecodleague.com. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Fuller, Jackson (February 12, 2025). "Dave Van Horn announces Arkansas baseball's weekend rotation to face Washington State". swtimes.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ↑ Fuller, Jackson (April 3, 2025). "Arkansas baseball injury updates: Gage Wood, Parker Coil to miss Missouri series". swtimes.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Timely return: Wood, back from injury, fills in for Gaeckle". nwaonline.com. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "Arkansas' Wood throws 1st MCWS no-no since '60".
- ↑ "Gage Wood stats: Just how dominant was Arkansas ace in no-hitter vs Murray State?".
- ↑ Leuzzi, John (July 13, 2025). "Where is Gage Wood going in MLB draft? Latest mock projections for Arkansas pitcher". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ↑ Fuller, Jackson (July 13, 2025). "Arkansas baseball's Gage Wood picked No. 26 by Philadelphia Phillies in 2025 MLB Draft". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ↑ Zolecki, Todd (July 23, 2025). "Phillies sign first-round pick Wood for $3 million". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ↑ Hudgison, Chris (September 7, 2025). "Batesville/Arkansas alum Gage Wood strikes out 5 in pro debut". KAIT. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ↑ Weintraub, Cole (September 7, 2025). "Phillies first-rounder Wood strikes out 5 in pro debut: 'Here it is; hit it'". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ "Phillies No. 4 prospect Wood dominating on the hill at Single-A". MLB.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ Lauber, Scott (18 May 2026). "Phillies promote top pitching prospect Gage Wood two levels to double-A Reading". inquirer.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arkansas Razorbacks bio