Wenty Ford

Born: 11/25/1946 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Died: 7/8/1980 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

MLB Debut: 1973-09-10 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Percival Edmund Wentworth Ford

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Biography

Wenty Ford, born in 1946, had a brief but notable career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1973 to 1973. Making his debut on September 10, 1973, Ford showcased his talents during a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitters and specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.51, demonstrating the challenges faced by many pitchers in the dynamic environment of the 1970s. Though Ford's time in the majors was limited, he contributed to his teams with a total of 4 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to challenge opposing batters. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher during a transitional period in baseball history remains significant, as players like Ford helped lay the groundwork for future generations. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players take in the pursuit of success at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	4	2	1	0	0	16.3	17	10	3	8	4	5.51	0

Career ERA 5.51 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1973	ATL	NL	1	2	4	2	1	0	0	16.3	17	10	8	4	5.51	3.75 (-47%)	-971.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +55.7% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +23.0% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +13.7% above 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
1973	ATL	NL	4	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	2	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	ATL	P	4	2	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4