Gene Ford

Born: 6/23/1912 in Fort Dodge, IA, USA

Died: 9/7/1970 in Emmetsburg, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-17 | Final Game: 1938-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Eugene Matthew Ford

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Biography

Gene Ford was a professional baseball player who played in the major leagues from 1936 to 1938. Born in 1912, Ford's career was brief yet notable, as he participated in five games during the height of the pre-World War II baseball era, a time characterized by a focus on fundamental play and the emergence of new talent in the sport. Primarily serving as a position player, Ford's tenure in the big leagues was marked by challenges, as he recorded one hit in 6 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .167. Despite the limited opportunities, Ford's involvement in the major leagues symbolizes the dreams and aspirations of many players who aimed to make their mark during a competitive period in baseball history. With no home runs or RBIs to his name, his statistics reflect the struggles of a player navigating the complexities of the game, underscoring the unpredictable nature of a baseball career. Ford retired from professional play on August 27, 1938, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with the countless athletes who sought to achieve success on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	16.0	23	17	1	12	2	9.56	0

Career ERA 9.56 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 114.2% 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
1936	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	1	0	0	4.50	—	0.0
1938	CHW	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	14.0	21	16	12	2	10.29	4.35 (-137%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
1936	BSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	CHW	AL	4	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	2	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	BSN	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1938	CHA	P	4	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Iowa	Iowa City	IA	1933, 1934, 1935