Gary Ward
Gary Lamell Ward
Born: December 6, 1953
Los Angeles, CA US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, C
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Career: 1973-1980
Major League Statistics
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Gary Ward compiled a career batting average of .266 with 101 home runs and 507 RBI in his 969-game career with the Geneva Twins, Wisconsin Rapids Twins, Orlando Twins, Tacoma Twins and Toledo Mud Hens. He began playing during the 1973 season and last took the field during the 1980 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Twins | 61 | 253 | 211 | 36 | 57 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 70 | .270 | .391 | .483 | .875 | 102 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1974 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 126 | 545 | 467 | 104 | 122 | 12 | 5 | 26 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 110 | .261 | .359 | .475 | .834 | 222 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | AA | SOUL | Orlando Twins | 124 | 497 | 438 | 45 | 117 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 71 | 4 | 1 | 51 | 85 | .267 | .338 | .386 | .724 | 169 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 1976 | AA | SOUL | Orlando Twins | 132 | 533 | 475 | 50 | 119 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 65 | 8 | 4 | 44 | 62 | .251 | .312 | .352 | .663 | 167 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Twins | 125 | 473 | 413 | 62 | 97 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 16 | 6 | 55 | 85 | .235 | .323 | .368 | .692 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 1978 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 139 | 582 | 511 | 82 | 150 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 79 | 25 | 5 | 58 | 111 | .294 | .366 | .462 | .828 | 236 | 2 | 8 | 3 | ||
| 1979 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 134 | 577 | 506 | 75 | 133 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 67 | 17 | 9 | 58 | 92 | .263 | .340 | .407 | .747 | 206 | 2 | 9 | 2 | ||
| 1980 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 128 | 552 | 496 | 82 | 140 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 66 | 26 | 6 | 41 | 76 | .282 | .338 | .438 | .776 | 217 | 5 | 2 | 8 | ||
| Totals | 969 | 4012 | 3517 | 536 | 935 | 133 | 50 | 101 | 507 | 107 | 43 | 418 | 691 | .266 | .343 | .418 | .762 | 1471 | 39 | 15 | 28 | 34 | 10 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Twins | 1B | 35 | 310 | 17 | 12 | 20 | .965 | 9.343 |
| 1973 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Twins | OF | 24 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .929 | 1.083 |
| 1973 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Twins | 3B | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 1974 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | OF | 125 | 176 | 18 | 11 | 2 | .946 | 1.552 |
| 1974 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 1B | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 9.000 |
| 1975 | AA | SOUL | Orlando Twins | OF | 122 | 201 | 10 | 4 | 3 | .981 | 1.730 |
| 1975 | AA | SOUL | Orlando Twins | C | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 1976 | AA | SOUL | Orlando Twins | OF | 132 | 235 | 16 | 10 | 3 | .962 | 1.902 |
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Twins | OF | 98 | 205 | 9 | 9 | 2 | .960 | 2.184 |
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Twins | 3B | 11 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 3 | .970 | 2.909 |
| 1978 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 1B | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 6.500 |
| 1978 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | OF | 138 | 248 | 5 | 13 | 2 | .951 | 1.833 |
| 1979 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | OF | 130 | 323 | 12 | 11 | 2 | .968 | 2.577 |
| 1980 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 1B | 6 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .947 | 6.000 |
| 1980 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | OF | 119 | 234 | 13 | 6 | 2 | .976 | 2.076 |
| Totals | 945 | 2023 | 131 | 81 | 46 | .964 | 2.279 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Geneva Twins | MIN | ||
| 1974 | A | Midwest League | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | MIN | ||
| 1975 | AA | Southern League | Orlando Twins | MIN | ||
| 1976 | AA | Southern League | Orlando Twins | MIN | ||
| 1977 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Twins | MIN | ||
| 1978 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN | ||
| 1979 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN | ||
| 1980 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN |
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