Ted Ford

Born: 2/7/1947 in Vineland, NJ, USA

Died: 9/15/2025 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-07 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Theodore Henry Ford

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Biography

Ted Ford was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1973. Over the course of his career, Ford participated in 240 games, where he recorded 156 hits, 17 home runs, and 68 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .219. Known for his speed on the bases, he also managed to steal 7 bases during his time in the league. Ford's playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the growing influence of the expansion teams and a shift in player dynamics. While he did not achieve the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable role player reflected the grit and determination that defined many athletes of the era. After concluding his time in the majors on September 29, 1973, Ford's legacy remained tied to the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	711	66	156	26	2	17	68	7	51	134	0.219	0.272	0.333	0.605	-904.1

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1970	CLE	AL	26	46	5	8	1	0	1	1	0	3	13	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CLE	AL	74	196	15	38	6	0	2	14	2	9	34	0.194	.249 (-22%)	.316 (-28%)	.365 (-30%)	.682 (-29%)	-997.1
1972	TEX	AL	129	429	43	101	19	1	14	50	4	37	80	0.235	.243 (-3%)	.310 (-4%)	.353 (+8%)	.664 (+2%)	93.0
1973	CLE	AL	11	40	3	9	0	1	0	3	1	2	7	0.225	—	—	—	—	0.0