Jay Ward
Born: 9/9/1938 in Brookfield, MO, USA
Died: 2/24/2012 in Kalispell, MT, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-05-06 | Final Game: 1970-06-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Francis Ward
Biography
Jay Ward was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1970. As a position player, Ward had a brief yet notable career, appearing in 27 games during his time in the league. He recorded 8 hits and finished with a batting average of .163, contributing 4 RBIs to his team's efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs and not recording any stolen bases, Ward's presence on the field during the 1960s added depth to the roster he played for.
Ward's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. While his statistics may not reflect the power or speed often celebrated in baseball history, his journey through the ranks and contributions to the teams he played for exemplified the dedication and passion that defined many players of his generation. After retiring in 1970, Ward became a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, remembered for his time in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 49 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 0.163 | 0.293 | 0.224 | 0.518 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 12 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 10 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | 2B | 9 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| 1964 | MIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 4 |