Chuck Ward, baseball player, 1917-1922

Chuck Ward

Born: 7/30/1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/4/1969 in Indian Rocks, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-11 | Final Game: 1922-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles William Ward

Biography

Chuck Ward was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1917 to 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Ward participated in 236 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 175 hits, contributing to a batting average of .228 over the course of his career. Despite not hitting any home runs, he drove in 72 runs and showcased his speed on the base paths with 7 stolen bases. Ward's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions as a solid role player reflected the gritty and competitive nature of the game during the early 20th century. His career, though not marked by personal accolades, played a part in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
236 769 52 175 20 6 0 72 7 51 67 0.228 0.286 0.269 0.555 -1739.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 16 23 1 4
3B 54 0 51 95 12 0
SS 174 0 331 478 71 74

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 53
Shortstop 174