 In the fifteen games he pitched versus the Orioles, he was 4–1 with a 1.80 earned run average (ERA).The acquisition was a big risk because Woodeshick was prone to wildness with his pitches and had problems with his fielding.He spent most of his first Colt .45s spring training working with Richards and pitching coach Cot Deal to correct his inability to make accurate throws to the first baseman after cleanly fielding ground balls.