Ford Garrison

Born: 8/29/1915 in Greenville, SC, USA

Died: 6/6/2001 in Largo, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-04-28

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

Full name: Robert Ford Garrison

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Biography

Ford Garrison, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1946. Primarily a position player, Garrison participated in 185 games over the course of his career, showcasing his skills in a competitive era marked by the impacts of World War II on the sport. With a batting average of .262, he recorded 180 hits, including 6 home runs and 56 RBIs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. Garrison also demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 11 bases during his time in the league. His career unfolded during a challenging period for baseball, as many players were called to serve in the military, leading to the emergence of less heralded athletes in the major leagues. Garrison's contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of the time, reflected the resilience and adaptability of players who took to the field during these trying years. After his retirement on April 28, 1946, Garrison left behind a legacy that highlighted the determination and spirit of baseball during a pivotal moment in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
185	687	80	180	22	3	6	56	11	37	67	0.262	0.302	0.329	0.631	-682.9

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1943	BOS	AL	36	129	13	36	5	1	1	11	0	5	14	0.279	.255 (+9%)	.324 (-6%)	.346 (+3%)	.671 (-1%)	-65.0
1944	BOS	AL	13	49	5	12	3	0	0	2	0	6	4	0.245	—	—	—	—	-44.8
1944	PHA	AL	121	449	58	121	13	2	4	37	10	22	40	0.269	.261 (+3%)	.325 (-6%)	.357 (-7%)	.683 (-6%)	-44.8
1945	PHA	AL	6	23	3	7	1	0	1	6	1	4	3	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHA	AL	9	37	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.108	—	—	—	—	0.0