Gene Ford

Born: 4/16/1881 in Milton, NS, CAN

Died: 8/23/1973 in Dunedin, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-05-05 | Final Game: 1905-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Eugene Wyman Ford

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Biography

Gene Ford was a professional baseball player born in 1881, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 5, 1905, to July 1, 1905. Primarily serving as a position player, Ford's time in the league was notably short, appearing in only 7 games. Despite his limited opportunities, he played during an era characterized by the early development of baseball, where the deadball style of play was prevalent, emphasizing pitching prowess and defensive skill over offensive fireworks. During his time in the majors, Ford struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. While Ford's statistical contributions to the game were minimal, his story reflects the challenges faced by many players in the early 20th century, where roster spots were fiercely contested, and the transition from amateur to professional status was still evolving. His career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who played during this formative period of baseball history, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	1	1	0	0	35.0	51	22	0	14	20	5.66	0

Career ERA 5.66 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 100.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1905	DET	AL	0	1	7	1	1	0	0	35.0	51	22	14	20	5.66	2.82 (-101%)	58.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 73.5% 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
1905	DET	AL	7	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	1	1	12	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	DET	P	7	1	1	12	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7