Hi Ladd

Born: 2/9/1870 in Willimantic, CT, USA

Died: 5/7/1948 in Cranston, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-07-12 | Final Game: 1898-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur Clifford Ladd

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Biography

Hi Ladd was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. He played for a short period from July 12 to July 18, 1898, participating in a total of two games. As a position player, Ladd recorded one hit in his limited appearances, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.2. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not achieve any stolen bases. Ladd's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, just prior to the turn of the century, when the game was undergoing significant changes in terms of rules, player development, and fan engagement. Though his time in the league was fleeting, his participation at a time when the game was evolving into a more organized and commercially viable sport reflects the diverse array of players who contributed to the foundations of baseball. While Ladd's statistics may not highlight a prolific career, his inclusion in the annals of baseball history serves as a reminder of the many individuals who shaped the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1898	PIT	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	BSN	NL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	BSN	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1