[3] During the 1972 College World Series, Todd pitched fourteen innings in two games without allowing an earned run.

The tumor and lymph nodes were removed from his lower stomach, followed by chemotherapy, which caused him to lose his hair, and his weight dropped from 195 lbs.

[5] Against all odds, Todd recovered in time to join the double A Jackson Mets midway through the 1975 season, and went 3–4 with a 3.17 earned run average.

He played part of the 1977 season in Tidewater, and made his major league debut on May 5, 1977 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching an inning of relief for Tom Seaver and allowing one hit and no runs.

During Spring training 1978, Todd was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league infielder Ed Cuervo.

An injury to starting pitcher Jim Clancy opened a door for Todd to receive a call to the majors in August.

[8] Despite getting hit hard by the Kansas City Royals in his first appearance,[9] he made his only start of the season five days later in the first game of a doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox.

[14] After also spending time with the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres organizations, Todd went back to the University of Oklahoma in 1996 as their pitching coach.