Willie Ware

Born: 8/16/1899 in Terrell, TX, USA

Died: 4/27/1967 in Springfield, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William Hartford Ware

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Biography

Willie Ware, born in 1899, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has played in 148 games, accumulating 107 hits. While he has yet to hit a home run, Ware has driven in 50 runs and maintained a batting average of .219. He also showcases his speed on the base paths, with 3 stolen bases to his name. Ware's playing style reflects the determination and tenacity often seen in players of his era, which is marked by a mix of traditional fundamentals and the evolving strategies of modern baseball. As he continues to compete at the highest level, Ware remains a significant figure in his team’s lineup, demonstrating the resilience and dedication that define the spirit of the game. His ongoing career offers a glimpse into the changing landscape of baseball, as players like him adapt to the dynamic nature of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
148 489 48 107 16 7 0 50 3 21 6 0.219 0.252 0.280 0.533 -2614.2

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1924 CAG NNL 51 159 11 34 3 1 0 15 0 6 4 0.214 .283 (-25%) .345 (-28%) .389 (-37%) .734 (-33%) -940.9
1925 CAG NNL 64 226 25 47 10 6 0 26 2 12 0 0.208 .288 (-28%) .349 (-29%) .407 (-25%) .756 (-27%) -1214.4
1926 CAG NNL 33 104 12 26 3 0 0 9 1 3 2 0.250 .279 (-11%) .345 (-22%) .390 (-29%) .735 (-25%) -458.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 148 81 848 58 9 46
C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 CAG 1B 51 51 519 39 8 31
1924 CAG C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 CAG 1B 64 0 0 0 0 0
1926 CAG 1B 33 30 329 19 1 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 148