Turner Ward
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Turner Max Ward
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of South Alabama
- Debut September 10, 1990
- Final Game July 27, 2001
- Born April 11, 1965 in Orlando, FL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder Turner Ward was signed as an 18th round pick in the 1986 amateur draft by the New York Yankees and scout Jack Gillis. In spring training of 1989, he broke his ankle. In his second Major League game, in 1990, Ward collected 6 RBI. He is remembered by many for running through the right field wall at Three Rivers Stadium while making a catch in a 1998 game.
Ward was the manager of the GCL Pirates in 2006 and moved to the State College Spikes the next year. In 2008-2010 he has been a coach for the Mobile BayBears then became the team's manager in 2011 and 2012.
His brother is Lance Ward
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mobile BayBears | Southern League | 84-54 | 1st | Arizona Diamondbacks | League Champs |
| 2012 | Mobile BayBears | Southern League | Arizona Diamondbacks |
