Positions: First Baseman, Outfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
6-4, 190lb (193cm, 86kg)
Born: July 24, 1927 in Columbia, MO us
Died: June 2, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV
Buried: Palm Mortuary and Cemetery Eastern, Las Vegas, NV
High School: Springfield HS (Springfield, MO)
School: Missouri State University (Springfield, MO)
Debut:
April 20, 1948
(Age 20-271d,
10,468th in major league history)
vs. NYG 5 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
August 18, 1959
(Age 32-025d)
vs. BOS 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1948 season
Full Name: Preston Meyer Ward
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Career
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1957 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)