Ford Smith

Born: 1/19/1919 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Died: 2/26/1983 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: John Ford Smith

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Biography

Ford Smith, born in 1919, is an active pitcher known for his impressive performances on the mound. With a career record of 14-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.37, Smith showcases exceptional control and effectiveness, striking out 109 batters while securing 2 saves throughout his career. His ability to dominate opposing lineups has earned him recognition as a valuable asset to his team, culminating in an All-Star selection that highlights his talent and contributions to the game. Playing in a modern era characterized by power-hitting and offensive prowess, Smith's skill set stands out as he consistently delivers strong pitching performances. His approach combines precision and strategy, making him a formidable competitor in high-pressure situations. As he continues to make his mark in professional baseball, Ford Smith's evolving legacy reflects both his individual accomplishments and the ongoing evolution of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 6 28 18 13 3 2 182.0 150 48 3 53 109 2.37 0

Career ERA 2.37 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 39.1% better 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
1941 KCM NAL 3 0 5 2 0 0 0 33.0 28 8 6 17 2.18 3.94 (+45%) 1343.0
1946 KCM NAL 1 1 6 2 2 0 1 30.3 26 10 7 19 2.97 3.59 (+17%) 791.9
1947 KCM NAL 6 3 9 7 5 2 0 63.0 47 15 27 32 2.14 3.97 (+46%) 870.8
1948 KCM NAL 4 2 8 7 6 1 1 55.7 49 15 13 41 2.43 4.10 (+41%) 2581.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 157 23 37 9 1 1 29 0 11 1 0.236 0.290 0.325 0.615 -303.3

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1941 KCM NAL 10 22 2 9 3 0 0 7 0 0 0 0.409 — — — — 0.0
1946 KCM NAL 25 71 9 13 3 1 0 10 0 7 0 0.183 .256 (-29%) .328 (-22%) .358 (-29%) .687 (-26%) -303.3
1947 KCM NAL 15 38 8 10 0 0 1 9 0 4 1 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1948 KCM NAL 13 26 4 5 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.192 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 19 1 5 0 0 0 1 4 0 0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 ALC KCM 4 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.167
1946 NWS KCM 5 13 0 4 0 0 0 1 3 0 0.308

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 2 6 3 1 29.0 30 12 18 14 3.72

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 ALC KCM 0 1 4 1 1 14.7 19 7 6 10 4.30
1946 NWS KCM 0 1 2 2 0 14.3 11 5 12 4 3.14

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 6 0 1 1
OF 25 20 24 2 2 1
P 28 18 5 54 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 KCM OF 4 1 2 1 0 0
1941 KCM P 5 2 1 11 0 0
1946 KCM OF 18 16 21 1 2 1
1946 KCM P 6 2 0 11 0 1
1947 KCM OF 3 3 1 0 0 0
1947 KCM P 9 7 3 18 1 1
1948 KCM 1B 1 1 6 0 1 1
1948 KCM P 8 7 1 14 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 28
First Base 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 11
Right Field 9