All Time Roster
Austin Ward
# 23 / LF
Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 5’11" Weight: 160
Full Name: Austin Scott Ward
Born: June 23rd, 1994
High School: Johnsburg Township
College: *
First Pro Contract: Bubba’s Mens Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Winter 2013
Team debut: 3-16-13 vs. Knights Squad at Sun Valley Complex, MO , going ( 2 for 4 )
High School: Johnsburg Township
College: *
First Pro Contract: Bubba’s Mens Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Winter 2013
Team debut: 3-16-13 vs. Knights Squad at Sun Valley Complex, MO , going ( 2 for 4 )
| Year | Gms | PA | AB | Runs | O.B. | Hits | 2B | 3B | HR's | RBI's | B.B. | R.E. | A.V.G. | O.B.P. | O.P.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Stats | 45 | 187 | 158 | 79 | 115 | 85 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 29 | 1 | .538 | .615 | 1.273 |
| Career | 57 | 234 | 199 | 101 | 146 | 109 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 35 | 2 | .548 | .624 | 1.302 |
| Playoffs | 4 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .647 | .667 | 1.431 |
| Tournaments | 27 | 104 | 86 | 37 | 60 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 0 | .488 | .577 | 1.216 |
| Fall League | 14 | 55 | 41 | 30 | 39 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 0 | .610 | .709 | 1.583 |
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Saturday, March 16th, 2013 vs. Knights Softball Club in St. Louis, Mo. GM 1.
First Double: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 vs. Extreme Softball Squad at SportsPark "A" GM 1.
First Triple: Saturday, June 29th, 2013 vs. Misfits Softball, GM 2. at Plainwell, Mi. Tournament
First Home Run: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 vs. A V P Softball Club at SportsPark "A" GM 1.
First Triple: Saturday, June 29th, 2013 vs. Misfits Softball, GM 2. at Plainwell, Mi. Tournament
First Home Run: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 vs. A V P Softball Club at SportsPark "A" GM 1.
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.
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