Jim Ward
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1876)
Jim Ward was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1876 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1 career game, he hit .500 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Died
- 6/4/1886 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1876-08-03
Full name: James H. H. Ward
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 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 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 .598 across their career seasons — +67.2% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Jim Ward: the record in brief
The bio dates Jim Ward's major league debut to August 3, 1876. Ward's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. Ward played primarily as a catcher. Ward was born on March 2, 1855, in Boston, MA, USA. Ward died on June 4, 1886, in Boston, MA, USA. Jim Ward was the playing name; the full given name is James H. H.
Ward finished with 2 hits from 4 at bats in 1 games, which works out to .500, along with 1 runs batted in. Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Ward's .500 average sits 88.5% above it. In OPS terms, Ward's 1.000 stands 67.2% above the league's .598. Ward's lone season row is 1876 with the Philadelphia Athletics: 1 games, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Ward, 1 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Ward
- Was Jim Ward a pitcher?
- No. Jim Ward was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim Ward hit?
- Jim Ward hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jim Ward play for?
- Jim Ward played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1876).
- What were Jim Ward's career stats?
- In 1 game, Jim Ward had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .500 batting average.
- What position did Jim Ward play?
- Jim Ward played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Jim Ward's career batting average?
- Jim Ward batted .500 over his career, with 2 hits in 4 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Ward have?
- Jim Ward drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Ward in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Ward has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.