Ed Ford

Born: 4/10/1862 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 6/8/1931 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-10-09 | Final Game: 1884-10-10

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edgar Lee Ford

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Biography

Ed Ford, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the Major Leagues during the late 19th century. He played from October 9 to October 10, 1884, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its early, rudimentary forms to the more organized and competitive game it would become. Ford appeared in just 2 games during his time in the league, where he unfortunately did not register any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite the limited scope of his playing career, Ford was part of a significant era in baseball history, marked by the establishment of more structured leagues and the growing popularity of the sport among fans. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players in the early days of professional baseball, where opportunities were scarce and competition was fierce. Although Ford's statistical contributions were minimal, his participation in the Major Leagues places him within the rich tapestry of baseball's historical narrative, serving as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1884	RIC	AA	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	13	3	0	0
SS	1	0	0	5	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	RIC	1B	1	0	13	3	0	0
1884	RIC	SS	1	0	0	5	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Shortstop	1