Ted Beard

Born: 1/7/1921 in Woodsboro, MD, USA

Died: 12/30/2011 in Fishers, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-05 | Final Game: 1958-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Cramer Theodore Beard

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Biography

Ted Beard, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1948 until 1958. Primarily positioned as an outfielder, Beard made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the integration of players and a shift in playing styles. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 194 games, showcasing a combination of speed and defensive skills, evidenced by his 16 stolen bases. Throughout his time in the league, Beard recorded 94 hits and finished with a batting average of .198. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 35 RBIs, reflecting a player who, while not a perennial star, played an important role on the teams he represented. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with burgeoning talent, Beard's commitment to the game and his ability to contribute in various ways underscored his value as a position player during the evolving landscape of baseball in the post-war years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
194	474	80	94	11	6	6	35	16	78	107	0.198	0.315	0.285	0.600	-918.9

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1948	PIT	NL	25	81	15	16	1	3	0	7	5	12	18	0.198	.263 (-25%)	.340 (-7%)	.379 (-25%)	.719 (-17%)	-212.4
1949	PIT	NL	14	24	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	PIT	NL	61	177	32	41	6	2	4	12	3	27	45	0.232	.265 (-13%)	.346 (-4%)	.401 (-11%)	.747 (-8%)	-237.4
1951	PIT	NL	22	48	7	9	1	0	1	3	0	6	14	0.188	—	—	—	—	-167.5
1952	PIT	NL	15	44	5	8	2	1	0	3	2	7	9	0.182	—	—	—	—	-127.2
1957	CHW	AL	38	78	15	16	1	0	0	7	3	18	14	0.205	.257 (-20%)	.323 (+9%)	.391 (-44%)	.715 (-20%)	-174.4
1958	CHW	AL	19	22	5	2	0	0	1	2	3	6	5	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0