Hi Ladd
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898)
Hi Ladd was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1898 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Braves. In 2 career games, he hit .200 with 1 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/7/1948 in Cranston, RI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-07-12
- Last Game
- 1898-07-18
Full name: Arthur Clifford Ladd
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 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 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 .400 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-07-18 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-07-12 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
Hi Ladd: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hi Ladd debuted on July 12, 1898 and played a final game on July 18, 1898. By club, Ladd's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898) and the Boston Beaneaters (1898). At 6'4" and 180 pounds, Ladd is listed as a left fielder. The bio says Ladd threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Ladd was born on February 9, 1870, in Willimantic, CT, USA. Ladd's death is recorded on May 7, 1948, in Cranston, RI, USA. Ladd's full given name, per the bio, is Arthur Clifford Ladd.
In 2 games and 5 at bats, Ladd batted .200 with 1 hits. Set against a .271 league average for the same years, Ladd's .200 average sits 26.1% below it. By OPS the gap is 41.2% below league average (.400 against .681). No season topped the 1 hits of 1898.
Ladd appears at one position only: left field, in 1 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hi Ladd
- Was Hi Ladd a pitcher?
- No. Hi Ladd was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Hi Ladd hit?
- Hi Ladd hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Hi Ladd play for?
- Hi Ladd played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898) and the Boston Beaneaters (1898).
- What were Hi Ladd's career stats?
- In 2 games, Hi Ladd had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Hi Ladd play?
- Hi Ladd played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hi Ladd and how much did he weigh?
- Hi Ladd was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Hi Ladd's career batting average?
- Hi Ladd batted .200 over his career, with 1 hits in 5 at bats.
- Is Hi Ladd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hi Ladd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.