Turner Ward
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Turner Max Ward is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder
in the Major Leagues from 1990-2001.
in 1998, Ward broke through the right field wall at Three Rivers Stadium
while chasing a fly ball. The spectacular catch that resulted was a staple of TV highlight shows for the rest of the year. He was also drafted into the New York Yankees
during the 18th round of the 1986 Amateur Draft. He then signed June 11, 1986.
Along with Rick Crawford
, John Mitchell, and Joe Whitt, Ward was inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
in 2007. In 2007, he managed a Pirates' minor league affiliate, the State College Spikes, in the New York-Penn League.
As of 2011, Ward is the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Double-A affiliate team, the Mobile BayBears
.
Ward coached the Baybears to win the 2011 Southern League Championship.
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
in the Major Leagues from 1990-2001.
Career
As a member of the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in 1998, Ward broke through the right field wall at Three Rivers Stadium
Three Rivers Stadium
Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city's Major League Baseball franchise and National Football League franchise respectively.Built as a replacement to...
while chasing a fly ball. The spectacular catch that resulted was a staple of TV highlight shows for the rest of the year. He was also drafted into the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
during the 18th round of the 1986 Amateur Draft. He then signed June 11, 1986.
Along with Rick Crawford
Rick Crawford (NASCAR)
Richard Crawford is a race car driver who drives the #73 SUPERSEAL Chevrolet Silverado for Tagsby Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Crawford is the current record holder for the most NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races competed in with more than 325. He is a regular weekly...
, John Mitchell, and Joe Whitt, Ward was inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
The Mobile Sports Hall of Fame honors sports figures who have made a significant impact in the Mobile Area. The organization is a section 501 non-profit and is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors...
in 2007. In 2007, he managed a Pirates' minor league affiliate, the State College Spikes, in the New York-Penn League.
As of 2011, Ward is the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
Double-A affiliate team, the Mobile BayBears
Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are a minor league baseball team based in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major league club. The BayBears play in Hank Aaron Stadium, named after baseball's former all-time home...
.
Ward coached the Baybears to win the 2011 Southern League Championship.