Ben Ford
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2004)
Ben Ford was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the New York Yankees, and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 7 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 7.80 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-08-20
- Last Game
- 2004-09-26
Full name: Benjamin Cooper Ford
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9.90 | 4.43 (-123%) | -451.9 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9.00 | 4.77 (-89%) | -375.3 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 6.38 | 4.46 (-43%) | -700.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 52 | 39 | 20 | 23 | 7.80 | — | -1,528 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 21.0 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 7.71 |
| Away | 13 | 24.0 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 7.88 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-26 | MIL | HOU | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-16 | MIL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-06 | MIL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-15 | MIL | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-05-13 | MIL | WSN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-09 | MIL | NYN | L | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-05-07 | MIL | NYN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-05-05 | MIL | CIN | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-05-02 | MIL | PIT | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-01 | MIL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $310,000 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $480,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | Centerville | IA | 1994 |
Ben Ford: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ben Ford debuted on August 20, 1998 and played a final game on September 26, 2004. Ford played for the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998), the New York Yankees (2000), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2004). At 6-foot-7 and 200 pounds, Ford is listed as a pitcher. Ford batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 15, 1975, in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. Ben Ford was the playing name; the full given name is Benjamin Cooper.
Ford pitched in 31 games, starting 2, and finished with a 1-2 record and 7.80 ERA. Also on Ford's record: 23 strikeouts. The league ERA over Ford's seasons was 4.56, so the 7.80 figure ran 71.2% worse than average. 2004 was Ford's sharpest full season, a 6.38 ERA against the league's 4.46.
The position breakdown shows 31 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Ford with 0 putouts, 5 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Ford's listed earnings total $480,000; the highest single salary was $310,000, in 2004. Before the majors, Ford played college baseball at Indian Hills Community College (1994). The game-log section draws on 62 games of Retrosheet box scores for Ford.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Ford
- What years did Ben Ford play?
- Ben Ford played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004.
- Was Ben Ford a pitcher?
- Yes. Ben Ford pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- What was Ben Ford's career ERA?
- Ben Ford finished with a 7.80 career ERA, going 1-2 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ben Ford have?
- Ben Ford recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Ben Ford in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Ford has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ben Ford play for?
- Ben Ford played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the New York Yankees, and the Milwaukee Brewers.