Redbirds’ Jake Woodford made himself an All-Star one pitch at a time
Drafted 39th overall by the Cardinals in 2015 out of Plant High School in Florida, Jake Woodford jumped to Triple-A in the second half of last season, and helped pitch the Redbirds into the playoffs. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Redbirds pitcher Jake Woodford enjoys the strategy of being a starting pitcher and likes this year's results that have earned him the starting nod for the PCL team in the Triple-A All-Star Game.
Topics
Ben Johnson Jake Woodford Memphis RedbirdsDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.