Ford Mullen, baseball player, 1944-1944

Ford Mullen

Born: 2/9/1917 in Olympia, WA, USA

Died: 2/28/2013 in Stanwood, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ford Parker Mullen

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Biography

Ford Mullen was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in the Major Leagues during the 1944 season. His career, though brief, spanned from April 18 to October 1 of that year. Mullen took the field as a position player, appearing in 118 games where he made a notable impact with a batting average of .267. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 124 hits and drove in 31 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively, despite not hitting any home runs. In addition to his batting prowess, Mullen demonstrated speed on the basepaths with a total of 4 stolen bases. His career unfolded during a unique period in baseball history, as the sport was in the midst of World War II when many players were serving in the military. This era saw a mix of seasoned veterans and younger players stepping up to fill the gaps, and Mullen's contributions helped to keep the game competitive during challenging times. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Ford Mullen's journey reflects the resilience and adaptability of baseball during one of its most tumultuous periods.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 464 51 124 9 4 0 31 4 28 32 0.267 0.315 0.304 0.618 -793.2

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1944 PHI NL 118 464 51 124 9 4 0 31 4 28 32 0.267 .261 (+2%) .325 (-3%) .357 (-15%) .683 (-10%) -793.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 114 0 291 316 23 52
3B 1 0 3 6 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PHI 2B 114 0 291 316 23 52
1944 PHI 3B 1 0 3 6 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 114
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oregon Eugene OR 1937, 1938, 1939