John Montgomery Ward
| John Montgomery Ward | |
|---|---|
Ward, c. 1877–1894 | |
| Shortstop / Second baseman / Pitcher | |
| Born: March 3, 1860 Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: March 4, 1925 (aged 65) Augusta, Georgia, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 15, 1878, for the Providence Grays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1894, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .275 |
| Home runs | 26 |
| Runs batted in | 867 |
| Stolen bases | 540 |
| Win–loss record | 164–103 |
| Earned run average | 2.10 |
| Strikeouts | 920 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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As player
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the National | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1964 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
John Montgomery Ward (March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925), also known as Monte Ward, was an American Major League Baseball pitcher, shortstop, second baseman, third baseman, manager, executive, union organizer, owner and author. Ward, of English descent, was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and grew up in Renovo, Pennsylvania. He led the formation of the first professional sports players union and a new baseball league, the Players' League.