Woodward spent his 11 years career in the Red Sox (1981–89) and Orioles (1990–91) systems.

In his major league career, he posted a 4-4 record with a 5.04 ERA in 24 appearances, including 14 starts, giving up 68 runs (eight unearned) on 118 hits and 36 walks while striking out 45 in 100 innings pitched.

While playing for the 1986 Pawtucket Red Sox, he pitched 21+2⁄3 consecutive scoreless innings, setting a club record that still stands today.

[citation needed] During the 2008 season, Devern Hansack ran a string of consecutive scoreless innings to 25 for the second longest streak in the club history.

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