Wenty Ford
Born: 11/25/1946 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Died: 7/8/1980 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
MLB Debut: 1973-09-10 | Final Game: 1973-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Percival Edmund Wentworth Ford
Biography
Wenty Ford, born in 1946, had a brief but notable career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1973 to 1973. Making his debut on September 10, 1973, Ford showcased his talents during a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitters and specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.51, demonstrating the challenges faced by many pitchers in the dynamic environment of the 1970s.
Though Ford's time in the majors was limited, he contributed to his teams with a total of 4 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to challenge opposing batters. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher during a transitional period in baseball history remains significant, as players like Ford helped lay the groundwork for future generations. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players take in the pursuit of success at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 5.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5.51 | -971.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |