MLB.com ranks Woodford as the No. 19 prospect in the Cardinals' system. His fastball can reach 94 mph, according to the site, and he features a strong two-seam fastball.
The 21-year-old struck out five in Springfield's 4-0 extra-inning win, and 66 of his 98 pitches were strikes.
• Alex Reyes made the headlines in AAA Memphis' win over Oklahoma City, and outfielder Oscar Mercado stayed hot. Mercado collected four hits and stole a base. His average now sits at .343.
• Third baseman Danny Hudzina went two for three in High-A Palm Beach's 7-6 win over Clearwater.