Joe Ward

Joe Ward was a professional baseball player born in 1884, whose career spanned from April 24, 1906, to July 7, 1910. Primarily serving as a position player, Ward played in a total of 166 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 110 hits, resulting in a batting average of .237, and he contributed 47 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, he demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 12 stolen bases. Ward’s playing career unfolded in the early years of the 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. While he may not have been a standout performer in terms of power hitting, his contributions as a reliable player added depth to the rosters he was part of. His career is a reflection of the many players who played pivotal roles in the evolution of the game during a time when the sport was still developing its modern identity.