Dick Aylward

Born: 6/4/1925 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 6/11/1983 in Spring Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-05-01 | Final Game: 1953-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard John Aylward

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Biography

Dick Aylward was a professional baseball player born in 1925 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player and made his mark on the game during a short stint from May 1, 1953, to May 20, 1953. Over the course of four games, Aylward faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .0, recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite the lack of statistical success, Aylward’s time in the majors represents a unique aspect of baseball history, reflecting the competitive nature of the sport during the early 1950s. This period was marked by the transition of baseball into a more dynamic era, with players beginning to showcase greater athleticism and power. Aylward's brief appearance in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the myriad players who have contributed to the fabric of the game, each with their own story, even if their time on the field was limited.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1953	CLE	AL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	CLE	C	4	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4