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Gregory Scott "Woody" Williams (born August 19, 1966 in Houston, Texas) is a Major League right-handed pitcher who currently plays for the San Diego Padres. He made his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on May 14, 1993.

Williams began his career pitching in relief until he was moved to a full time starter in 1997. On December 12, 1998 he was traded to the San Diego Padres with Peter Tucci (minors) and Carlos Almanzar for right-handed pitcher Joey Hamilton. He worked exclusively as a starter in San Diego until he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Ray Lankford on August 2, 2001.

After he was traded, Williams' career took off. While in San Diego that season, he posted an 8-8 won-loss record with a 4.97 ERA in 23 starts, but with St. Louis, Williams went 7-1 with a 2.28 ERA in 11 starts.

He continued to pitch well for St. Louis, making the 2003 All-Star game and starting Game 1 of the 2004 World Series.

After the 2004 season came to a close, Williams filed for free-agency and signed back with the Padres on December 9, 2004.

For his career, Williams is 112-96 with a 4.12 ERA in 366 games (275 starts). He has 10 career complete games and two shutouts.

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