Fred Lear vs. John Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Fred Lear posted the stronger offensive profile against John Ward. Fred Lear posted stronger numbers in OPS (.627 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.314 vs .250). John Ward had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .235). By the career numbers, Fred Lear 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 John Ward
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.235
0.235
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.655
0.655
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.314
0.314
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.219
0.219
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.175
0.175
Fred Lear
Career
Per 600 PA
0.566
0.566
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Fielding Stats for Fred Lear and John Ward
Fred Lear
Career
Per 9 Innings
48
John Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1.5