Jim Ward

Born: 3/2/1855 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 6/4/1886 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1876-08-03 | Final Game: 1876-08-03

Full name: James H. H. Ward

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Biography

Jim Ward, born in 1855, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable for its historical context. He played for a single game on August 3, 1876, during the early days of organized baseball, a time characterized by the developmental stages of the sport and the formation of official leagues. As a position player, Ward made a mark by achieving a batting average of 0.5, thanks to his two hits in four at-bats, which also included one run batted in. Despite his limited exposure on the field, his performance remains a part of the early narrative of Major League Baseball. Ward's career spanned a period when baseball was transitioning from a pastime to a professional sport, and his singular appearance is a reflection of both the challenges and opportunities faced by players in that era. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence in the game during its formative years contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Jim Ward's story serves as a reminder of the countless players who have cycled through the sport, each contributing in their way to the legacy of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +88.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +80.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +55.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.598 across their career seasons — +67.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1876	PHN	NL	1	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	5	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1876	PHN	C	1	0	5	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1