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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 125 | 423 | 25 | 100 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 5 | 32 | 43 | 0.236 | -563.3 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 45 | 150 | 7 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.233 | -458.9 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 19 | 71 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.155 | -545.5 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 12 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 33 | 91 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.275 | -171.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | PIT | 2B | 8 | 0 | 16 | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| 1917 | PIT | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | PIT | SS | 112 | 0 | 206 | 312 | 50 | 49 |
| 1918 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BRO | 3B | 45 | 0 | 47 | 79 | 11 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRO | SS | 19 | 0 | 46 | 44 | 7 | 5 |
| 1921 | BRO | SS | 12 | 0 | 25 | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| 1922 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | BRO | SS | 31 | 0 | 54 | 88 | 10 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 174 |