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Who is Ryan Ward? Dodgers' new first baseman has historic minor league stats
TL;DR
Ryan Ward is making his MLB debut as the new first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, filling in for Freddie Freeman. He has impressive minor league statistics that highlight his readiness for this opportunity.
Key points
- Ryan Ward is making his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He is starting at first base due to Freddie Freeman's absence.
- Ward has impressive minor league statistics.
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Ryan Ward has earned this chance.
He's making his MLB debut on Sunday for the Los Angeles Dodgers, starting at first base in the absence of Freddie Freeman (paternity list).
It's been a long time coming for Ward, but he's put in the time in the minor leagues. He's got incredible numbers down on the farm.
Here's what you need to know about Ward as he finally gets a chance to play in the major leagues.
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Who is Ryan Ward?
Ward is a 28-year old Dodgers first baseman who is making his MLB debut on Sunday, April 19.
He's originally from Worcester, Massachusetts.
Ward played college baseball at Bryant University.
The Dodgers took him as an eighth-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.
Ryan Ward minor league stats
Ward has hit 154 career minor league home runs, including 94 at the Triple-A level.
He has a career .857 OPS at Triple-A across 420 games.
Ward had an absurd 2025 season for Triple-A Oklahoma City -- 31 doubles, 36 homers, 122 RBI, a .290 batting average and a .937 OPS.
He also has minor league seasons with 34, 28, 27 and 21 home runs.
Clearly, Ward can leave the ballpark. He'll now try to prove he can do that in MLB.
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Q&A
What are Ryan Ward's minor league statistics?
Ryan Ward has recorded historic minor league stats that showcase his performance and potential as a player.
Why is Ryan Ward starting for the Dodgers?
Ryan Ward is starting for the Dodgers due to Freddie Freeman being placed on the paternity list.
When did Ryan Ward make his MLB debut?
Ryan Ward made his MLB debut on Sunday, stepping in as the starting first baseman for the Dodgers.