Chris Ward, baseball player, 1972-1974

Chris Ward

Born: 5/18/1949 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1974-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Chris Gilbert Ward

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Biography

Chris Ward, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who played from 1972 until 1974. Primarily a position player, he contributed to his teams over the course of 93 games in Major League Baseball. Ward's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, where the game was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and strategies, moving toward a more offensive style that would characterize the late 1970s and beyond. Throughout his career, Ward recorded 28 hits and demonstrated his ability to drive in runs with a total of 15 RBIs. His batting average settled at .203, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate. Despite hitting only one home run, Ward's determination and defensive skills allowed him to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during his brief tenure. Though not a star player, Chris Ward's journey through the game showcases the perseverance and dedication present in the lives of many athletes of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 138 8 28 4 0 1 15 0 18 13 0.203 0.291 0.254 0.545 -488.9

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1972 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 CHC NL 92 137 8 28 4 0 1 15 0 18 13 0.204 .256 (-20%) .324 (-10%) .369 (-31%) .693 (-21%) -488.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 6 53 5 0 4
OF 22 18 41 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 CHN 1B 6 6 53 5 0 4
1974 CHN OF 22 18 41 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Left Field 21
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chabot College Hayward CA 1968