Chris Ward
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1974)
Chris Ward was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 93 career games, he hit .203 with 28 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-10
- Last Game
- 1974-10-01
Full name: Chris Gilbert Ward
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 138 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 13 | .203 | .291 | .254 | .545 | -418 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career SLG .254 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OPS .545 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 92 | 137 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 13 | .204 | .256 (-20%) | .324 (-10%) | .369 (-31%) | .693 (-21%) | -417.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 93 | 138 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 13 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -418 | ||
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
View full game log (93 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 66 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 10 | .227 |
| Away | 46 | 72 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 5 | .181 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-10-01 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-27 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-25 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-25 | CHC | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-24 | CHC | WSN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-24 | CHC | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-21 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-20 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-11 | CHC | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-08 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabot College | Hayward | CA | 1968 |
Chris Ward: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 1972 and the final game on October 1, 1974, Chris Ward built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. Ward, an outfielder by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. Ward is listed at 6'0" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads May 18, 1949, in Oakland, CA, USA. On the record, Chris Ward was born Chris Gilbert Ward.
Ward finished with 28 hits from 138 at bats in 93 games, which works out to .203; the totals also include 1 home run and 15 RBI. The on-base percentage is .291 and the slugging percentage .254, for an OPS of .545. Ward's .203 average ran 19.0% below the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Ward's .545 stands 19.8% below the league's .679. Ward collected a career-high 28 hits in 1974. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .204 in 1974, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Ward
- What years did Chris Ward play?
- Chris Ward played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974.
- Was Chris Ward a pitcher?
- No. Chris Ward was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chris Ward hit?
- Chris Ward hit 1 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What was Chris Ward's career batting average?
- Chris Ward batted .203 over his career, with 28 hits in 138 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Ward have?
- Chris Ward drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Ward in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Ward has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.