Curt Ford

Born: 10/11/1960 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-06-22 | Final Game: 1990-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Curtis Glenn Ford

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Biography

Curt Ford was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Ford showcased his skills across 406 games during his career. He became known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 182 hits and achieved a batting average of .245. His ability to get on base was complemented by his speed, as he stole 36 bases, demonstrating his capability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Ford's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of offensive strategies. While he was not among the game's elite sluggers, posting 7 home runs and 89 RBIs, his contributions were significant in terms of team dynamics and situational play. His work ethic and determination earned him a place in the hearts of fans, and he remains a respected figure for those who remember the game during the late 1980s. After retiring on May 27, 1990, Ford left behind a legacy characterized by his commitment to the sport and his role as a reliable player on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
406	742	88	182	37	8	7	89	36	66	126	0.245	0.305	0.345	0.650	-1409.9

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1985	STL	NL	11	12	2	6	2	0	0	3	1	4	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	STL	NL	85	214	30	53	15	2	2	29	13	23	29	0.248	.257 (-4%)	.325 (-2%)	.395 (-8%)	.720 (-5%)	-224.0
1987	STL	NL	89	228	32	65	9	5	3	26	11	14	32	0.285	.262 (+8%)	.331 (-2%)	.415 (-2%)	.746 (-2%)	-137.0
1988	STL	NL	91	128	11	25	6	0	1	18	6	8	26	0.195	.254 (-23%)	.317 (-25%)	.377 (-30%)	.695 (-27%)	-659.6
1989	PHI	NL	108	142	13	31	5	1	1	13	5	16	33	0.218	.254 (-14%)	.319 (-7%)	.375 (-23%)	.694 (-16%)	-389.2
1990	PHI	NL	22	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	22	3	7	0	0	0	2	2	2	0.318

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1987	NLCS	SLN	4	9	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.333
1987	WS	SLN	5	13	1	4	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.308

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	2	41	6	0	4
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	238	140	371	13	9	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	SLN	OF	4	2	3	0	1	0
1986	SLN	OF	64	49	109	7	3	3
1987	SLN	OF	75	56	157	2	3	0
1988	SLN	1B	7	2	41	5	0	4
1988	SLN	OF	40	16	54	1	2	1
1989	PHI	1B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1989	PHI	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1989	PHI	OF	52	17	46	3	0	0
1990	PHI	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0