Chris Ward
Positions:
Pinch Hitter, Leftfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)
Born:
May 18, 1949
in Oakland, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arroyo HS (San Lorenzo, CA), the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (19th) of the 1968 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Chabot College (Hayward, CA) and the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1968 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Chabot College (Hayward, CA).
High School: Arroyo HS (San Lorenzo, CA)
Schools: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Chabot College (Hayward, CA)
Debut:
September 10, 1972
(Age 23-115d,
13,301st in major league history)
vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 1, 1974
(Age 25-136d)
vs. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season
Full Name: Chris Gilbert Ward
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