Ted Ford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ted Ford |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 7, 1947 Vineland, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| April 7, 1970, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| September 29, 1973, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| Batting average | .219 | ||
| Home runs | 17 | ||
| Runs batted in | 68 | ||
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Theodore Henry Ford, often called Ted Ford, was a talented American baseball player. He played as an Outfielder in Major League Baseball. Ted played for the Cleveland Indians and the Texas Rangers. His career in the big leagues lasted from 1970 to 1973. Interestingly, his grandson, Darren Ford, also became a professional baseball player. Darren played for the San Francisco Giants starting in 2010.
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Ted Ford's Baseball Journey
Ted Ford began his professional baseball career after being chosen by the Cleveland Indians. This happened in the 1966 amateur draft. He was the 11th player picked overall that year.
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Ford started playing for a team called the Dubuque Packers in 1966. In 71 games, he hit for a .263 average. He also hit six Home runs and had 25 RBI.
The next year, in 1967, Ted played for the Pawtucket Indians. He continued to develop his skills in the minor leagues.
Time Away from Baseball
Ted Ford did not play baseball during the 1968 and 1969 seasons. This was because he was serving in the military. Many athletes take time off for military service.
Reaching the Major Leagues
In 1970, Ted Ford mostly played for the Wichita Aeros. He had a great year, hitting .326 with 12 home runs. He also drove in 57 runs for his team.
However, he also got to start the 1970 season with the Cleveland Indians. This was his first time playing in Major League Baseball. His debut game was on April 7. He faced a famous pitcher named Dave McNally from the Baltimore Orioles.
Moving Between Teams
Ted played for both the major league Indians and the minor league Aeros in 1971. He continued to show strong hitting in the minor leagues.
On April 3, 1972, Ted Ford was traded to the Texas Rangers. He played in 129 games for the Rangers that year. He hit 14 home runs and had 50 RBI. His batting average was .235.
Returning to Cleveland
Ford returned to the Cleveland Indians on May 10, 1973. This was part of another trade with the Texas Rangers. He played in 11 games for the Indians that season. His final game in Major League Baseball was on September 29, 1973.
Career Totals
Overall, Ted Ford played in 240 Major League Baseball games. He had a career batting average of .219. During his time in the big leagues, he hit 17 home runs and had 68 RBI.
