Aaron Ward
Born: 8/28/1896 in Booneville, AR, USA
Died: 1/30/1961 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-08-14 | Final Game: 1928-06-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Aaron Lee Ward
Biography
Aaron Ward was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1917 until his retirement on June 7, 1928. Known for his versatility as a position player, Ward played in a total of 1,059 games throughout his career. He accumulated 966 hits, showcasing his ability to get on base consistently, and he finished his time in the league with a respectable batting average of .268. Ward contributed significantly to his teams with 50 home runs and 447 runs batted in, highlighting his power and run production capabilities.
Playing during an era that transitioned from the deadball period into a more offensively potent style of play, Ward was part of the evolving landscape of baseball in the 1920s. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 36 bases over his career. His contributions to the game were characterized by a solid all-around skill set, which included hitting for average and power as well as base running prowess. Aaron Ward remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions during a transformative time in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1059 | 3611 | 457 | 966 | 158 | 54 | 50 | 447 | 36 | 339 | 457 | 0.268 | 0.335 | 0.383 | 0.717 | -1425.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 8 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 20 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 27 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NYY | AL | 127 | 496 | 62 | 127 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 55 | 7 | 33 | 84 | 0.256 | -332.2 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 153 | 556 | 77 | 170 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 75 | 6 | 42 | 68 | 0.306 | 573.4 |
| 1922 | NYY | AL | 154 | 558 | 69 | 149 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 68 | 6 | 45 | 64 | 0.267 | -976.1 |
| 1923 | NYY | AL | 152 | 567 | 79 | 161 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 82 | 8 | 56 | 65 | 0.284 | 520.3 |
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 120 | 400 | 42 | 101 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 66 | 1 | 40 | 45 | 0.253 | -313.9 |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 125 | 439 | 41 | 108 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 49 | 49 | 0.246 | -1165.1 |
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 22 | 31 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.323 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 145 | 463 | 75 | 125 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 56 | 6 | 63 | 56 | 0.270 | 268.1 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 63 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 0.286 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS | NYA | 6 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.417 |
| 1922 | WS | NYA | 5 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0.154 |
| 1921 | WS | NYA | 8 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.231 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2B | 809 | 0 | 1846 | 2546 | 134 | 378 |
| 3B | 172 | 0 | 203 | 432 | 21 | 60 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 36 | 0 | 68 | 85 | 9 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYA | SS | 7 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1918 | NYA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | NYA | SS | 12 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 4 |
| 1918 | NYA | OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NYA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1919 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NYA | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1920 | NYA | 3B | 114 | 0 | 132 | 303 | 16 | 23 |
| 1920 | NYA | SS | 12 | 0 | 37 | 41 | 2 | 13 |
| 1921 | NYA | 2B | 124 | 0 | 260 | 412 | 27 | 35 |
| 1921 | NYA | 3B | 33 | 0 | 44 | 84 | 3 | 33 |
| 1922 | NYA | 2B | 152 | 0 | 358 | 489 | 23 | 73 |
| 1922 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | NYA | 2B | 152 | 0 | 387 | 493 | 18 | 86 |
| 1924 | NYA | 2B | 120 | 0 | 303 | 385 | 19 | 60 |
| 1924 | NYA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NYA | 2B | 113 | 0 | 246 | 317 | 20 | 57 |
| 1925 | NYA | 3B | 10 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHA | 2B | 139 | 0 | 275 | 437 | 27 | 66 |
| 1927 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1928 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 810 |
| Third Base | 170 |
| Shortstop | 39 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | AR | 1912 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia | AR | 1914, 1915 |