Matt Ford

Born: 4/8/1981 in Plantation, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2003-07-20

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Matthew Lee Ford

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Biography

Matt Ford, born in 1981, was a position player whose career spanned from 2003 to 2004. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, Ford played in 25 games. He recorded a total of 1 hit and 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .143. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, Ford's presence in the league during the early 2000s added to the rich tapestry of player experiences that characterized this era of baseball, which was marked by the rise of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of player performance. Although Ford's major league career was short-lived, he contributed to his team's efforts during a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes, including the effects of the steroid era. Players like Ford represent the multitude of athletes who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment, and his journey through the ranks is a testament to the dedication required to reach the major leagues, 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	3	25	4	0	0	0	43.7	46	21	5	21	26	4.33	0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — near 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
2003	MIL	NL	0	3	25	4	0	0	0	43.7	46	21	21	26	4.33	4.40 (+2%)	-485.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	7	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.143	0.250	0.286	0.536	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 29.0% 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
2003	MIL	NL	25	7	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	4	2	5	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	MIL	P	25	4	2	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	MIL	NL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$300,000