Fred Lear vs. Jim Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Ward posted the stronger offensive profile against Fred Lear. Jim Ward posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .627) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .314). Fred Lear had the advantage in home run production (2 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Ward had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Fred Lear and Jim Ward
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.314
0.314
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.219
0.219
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
6.75
6.75
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
4
4
Fielding Stats for Fred Lear and Jim Ward
Fred Lear
Career
Per 9 Innings
48
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.9
Fred Lear
Career
Per 9 Innings
95.45
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
75
75