Archie Ware

Born: 6/19/1918 in Greenville, FL, USA

Died: 12/13/1990 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Archie Virgil Ware

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Biography

Archie Ware, born in 1918, is an active position player whose career reflects both longevity and consistency in the game of baseball. With a remarkable batting average of .287, Ware has established himself as a reliable offensive contributor over his tenure, accumulating 200 hits and driving in 108 runs across 188 games. His power is evidenced by his 4 home runs, while his agility on the base paths is showcased by his 14 stolen bases. Ware's contributions have earned him recognition as a four-time All-Star, highlighting his standing among the elite players in the league during his era. Throughout his career, Ware has demonstrated a versatile playing style that combines solid hitting with base running prowess, making him an integral part of his team's offense. As he continues to play, Ware remains a vital presence in the league, embodying the competitive spirit and athleticism that characterize modern baseball. His journey reflects not only personal achievement but also the evolution of the game, as he adapts to the challenges presented by contemporary baseball dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	696	96	200	29	10	4	108	14	52	2	0.287	0.347	0.375	0.722	552.2

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — near 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
1941	CAG	NAL	2	7	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CCB	NAL	44	159	16	43	5	3	2	34	5	10	0	0.270	.253 (+7%)	.323 (+1%)	.349 (+8%)	.672 (+4%)	91.0
1943	CBE	NAL	38	134	12	37	6	3	0	20	1	4	0	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.324 (-9%)	.346 (+6%)	.671 (-1%)	-91.3
1944	CBE	NAL	24	86	11	15	1	0	0	8	0	13	1	0.174	.261 (-33%)	.325 (-11%)	.357 (-48%)	.683 (-30%)	-367.8
1945	CBE	NAL	19	75	11	21	1	2	0	11	1	4	0	0.280	.260 (+7%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (-2%)	.683 (-3%)	-53.0
1946	CBE	NAL	18	67	15	24	3	0	0	9	2	8	0	0.358	.256 (+39%)	.328 (+32%)	.358 (+12%)	.687 (+22%)	271.0
1947	CBE	NAL	21	81	17	30	8	0	2	17	2	7	0	0.370	.262 (+41%)	.336 (+34%)	.376 (+44%)	.712 (+40%)	560.0
1948	CBE	NAL	22	87	12	28	5	2	0	8	3	6	1	0.322	.263 (+22%)	.340 (+9%)	.379 (+12%)	.719 (+11%)	142.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	34	6	7	0	0	0	4	3	0	0.206

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1947	NWS	CBE	5	19	3	5	0	0	0	4	1	0	0.263
1945	NWS	CBE	4	15	3	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.133

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	188	188	1902	96	33	86

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	CAG	1B	2	2	14	0	1	1
1942	CCB	1B	44	44	468	27	8	24
1943	CBE	1B	38	38	417	20	9	8
1944	CBE	1B	24	24	248	10	3	16
1945	CBE	1B	19	19	196	4	2	9
1946	CBE	1B	18	18	179	9	3	10
1947	CBE	1B	21	21	198	13	4	11
1948	CBE	1B	22	22	182	13	3	7