Dick Ward
Born: 5/21/1909 in Herrick, SD, USA
Died: 5/30/1966 in Freeland, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-05-03 | Final Game: 1935-07-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Richard O. Ward
Biography
Dick Ward was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League career from 1934 to 1935. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talent, participating in only four games, Ward was part of the vibrant baseball landscape of the mid-1930s. This era was characterized by a shift in the game, moving away from the deadball era's low-scoring tactics towards a more dynamic style that emphasized hitting and base running.
Throughout his time in the majors, Ward's statistics reflected the challenges faced by many players during this competitive period. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. While his playing time was minimal, his inclusion in a Major League roster highlights the often-overlooked stories of players who, despite their brief appearances, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |