All Time Roster
Austin Ward
23 # Left Center
Opening Day Age: % EXP: 3 Years
Full Name: Austin Scott Ward
Birthplace: Johnsburg, IL
Born: September 24th, 1992
High School: Johnsburg Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 14th, 2012
Born: September 24th, 1992
High School: Johnsburg Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 14th, 2012
Nickname: Austin
Height: 5’10” / Weight: 160
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A. / GSL
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A. / GSL
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
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| 2013 Stats | 45 | 187 | 158 | 79 | 115 | 85 | .615 | 73 | 7 | 3 | 2 | .658 | 12 | 35 | 2 | 29 | .538 | 1.273 | 1 | 4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Career | 57 | 234 | 199 | 101 | 146 | 109 | .624 | 91 | 12 | 4 | 2 | .678 | 18 | 49 | 3 | 35 | .548 | 1.302 | 2 | 5 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Playoffs | 4 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 11 | .667 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .765 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | .647 | 1.431 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Tournaments | 27 | 104 | 86 | 37 | 60 | 42 | .577 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 1 | .640 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 15 | .488 | 1.216 | 0 | 3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Fall League | 14 | 55 | 41 | 30 | 39 | 25 | .709 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .854 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 14 | .610 | 1.563 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
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Scouting Grades:
Hit: 58 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Arm: 55 | Field: 72 | Overall: 62
First Pro Contract: Bubba’s Mens Softball
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Winter 2013
Team debut: 3-16-13 vs. Knights Softball, at Sun Valley Complex, MO. going ( 2 for 4 )
Last Played: 5-25-17 vs. Sultans Softball, at Mundelein South going ( 1 for 4 , 2B , 2 Runs / RBI )
Team debut: 3-16-13 vs. Knights Softball, at Sun Valley Complex, MO. going ( 2 for 4 )
Last Played: 5-25-17 vs. Sultans Softball, at Mundelein South going ( 1 for 4 , 2B , 2 Runs / RBI )
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Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Saturday, March 16th, 2013 vs. Knights Softball, Gm 1. at St. Louis, MO. Tourney
First Double: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 vs. Extreme Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark, A’
First Triple: Saturday, June 29th, 2013 vs. Misfits Softball, Gm 2. at Plainwell, MI. Tourney
First Home Run: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 vs. A V P Softball, Gm 1. at SportsPark, A’
First Triple: Saturday, June 29th, 2013 vs. Misfits Softball, Gm 2. at Plainwell, MI. Tourney
First Home Run: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 vs. A V P Softball, Gm 1. at SportsPark, A’
Summer League Stats:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .250 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .750 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 11 | .882 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .786 | 1.882 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 26 | 23 | 10 | 15 | 12 | .577 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .652 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .522 | 1.229 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 45 | 187 | 158 | 79 | 115 | 85 | .615 | 73 | 7 | 3 | 2 | .658 | 12 | 35 | 2 | 29 | .538 | 1.273 | 1 | 4 |
Playoffs Stats:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | .643 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .786 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .643 | 1.429 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .750 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .667 | 1.417 | 0 | 0 |
Tournament Play:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | .545 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .750 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 15 | .375 | 1.295 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 93 | 78 | 35 | 54 | 39 | .581 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 1 | .628 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.209 | 0 | 3 |
Scouting Report
Hitting
Austin is among the game’s most explosive prospects and a terrific lead off hitter, already understanding the importance of actually having a patient. He combines a great average and batting eye with a willingness to take a pitch and an ability to hit the ball up the middle.He has respectable power and is especially adept at staying inside the ball and driving it into right center, particularly on inside pitches. He’s much more of a line-drive hitter than a fly ball hitter, and many of his hits come on hard liners through the infield. His bat control enables him to protect the plate well with two strikes. He is learning to make those adjustments quick to avoid those softball funks.
Base-Running & Defense
Austin Ward ranks among the game’s smartest base runners, and his intelligence shows on the bases. He makes great decisions and runs well with having exceptional speed. Austin will likely get bolder when he learns the opponents outfielders. He is known for his running and hitting, which makes his defensive contributions underrated. His speed and athleticism allow him to cover vast amounts of turf and put himself in position to attempt plays others would have no chance on. He has a decent arm, and can make it look better with good positioning and a quick release.
A w a r d s & H o n o r s
Gold Glove 2013
