Jimmy Ford

Born: 10/16/1912 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 1982 in Memphis, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Ford

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Biography

Jimmy Ford, born in 1912, is an active position player known for his versatility and consistent performance on the field. Over his career, he has appeared in 169 games, accumulating 160 hits, 3 home runs, and 76 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .260. Ford's speed on the bases is notable, as he has recorded 11 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute not just with his bat but also with his agility. His contributions to his teams have been recognized with two All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the standout players in the league during his tenure. Ford plays in an era marked by a blend of traditional baseball values and modern athleticism. His playing style reflects a strong emphasis on contact hitting and situational awareness, allowing him to drive in runs effectively and create scoring opportunities. As he continues his career, Ford remains a significant figure in the game, embodying the evolution of baseball while maintaining the core principles that have defined the sport for generations. His ongoing presence in the league serves as an inspiration for aspiring players and a testament to his enduring talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
169	616	82	160	20	9	3	76	11	45	1	0.260	0.311	0.336	0.647	-610.5

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1937	MRS	NAL	15	64	7	16	1	1	0	8	2	1	0	0.250	.276 (-10%)	.342 (-24%)	.398 (-25%)	.740 (-25%)	-274.4
1938	SEN	NN2	3	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BEG	NN2	1	4	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BBB	NAL	3	13	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SL3	NAL	6	22	3	5	0	2	0	2	1	2	0	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	SNS	NAL	31	112	16	33	5	2	0	13	2	5	0	0.295	.267 (+10%)	.335 (-3%)	.387 (-3%)	.722 (-3%)	-84.6
1941	SNS	NAL	18	56	13	18	1	2	0	9	1	8	0	0.321	.262 (+23%)	.332 (+22%)	.373 (+10%)	.705 (+16%)	161.1
1942	NBY	NN2	23	77	10	14	3	0	0	10	3	10	1	0.182	.253 (-28%)	.323 (-15%)	.349 (-37%)	.672 (-26%)	-299.4
1942	CAG	NAL	2	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	-299.4
1943	MRS	NAL	1	4	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PS	NN2	12	43	8	13	1	1	1	7	0	5	0	0.302	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	HSS	NN2	8	35	3	5	2	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NBY	NN2	2	8	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	MRS	NAL	28	103	8	29	3	0	1	13	2	8	0	0.282	.261 (+8%)	.325 (+3%)	.357 (-5%)	.683 (-1%)	-9.2
1945	MRS	NAL	16	55	6	12	3	1	1	4	0	3	0	0.218	.260 (-16%)	.328 (-21%)	.354 (+2%)	.683 (-9%)	-104.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	11	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	ALC	SL3	4	11	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	75	73	140	223	20	22
3B	74	70	61	101	28	8
OF	11	9	12	3	3	0
SS	6	6	9	11	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	MRS	2B	15	14	27	47	3	8
1937	MRS	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1938	SEN	2B	3	3	9	14	0	1
1938	BEG	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1938	BBB	3B	2	2	1	3	1	0
1938	BBB	SS	1	1	2	2	0	0
1939	SL3	2B	2	2	5	5	2	0
1939	SL3	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1939	SL3	SS	3	3	4	7	0	1
1940	SNS	2B	11	11	21	29	1	3
1940	SNS	3B	14	14	16	22	9	3
1940	SNS	OF	3	2	2	2	2	0
1940	SNS	SS	1	1	1	1	0	1
1941	SNS	2B	10	10	11	27	2	2
1941	SNS	3B	5	5	2	3	2	2
1942	NBY	2B	4	3	6	12	3	0
1942	NBY	3B	20	18	10	29	8	2
1942	CAG	2B	2	2	2	5	1	2
1943	MRS	SS	1	1	2	1	1	0
1943	PS	2B	12	12	24	40	5	2
1943	HSS	2B	8	8	21	26	0	2
1943	NBY	2B	1	1	0	2	0	0
1943	NBY	3B	2	1	2	3	1	0
1944	MRS	2B	5	5	10	9	2	2
1944	MRS	3B	23	22	24	27	5	1
1945	MRS	2B	2	2	4	7	1	0
1945	MRS	3B	7	7	6	14	2	0
1945	MRS	OF	6	5	6	1	1	0