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Dan Ford

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1975-1985 (1975-1985)
Proper Name
Darnell Glenn Ford
Nickname
Disco Dan
Positions
OF (1065) ... RF (782) ... CF (297) ... DH (62) ... LF (2)
Positions
OF - RF - CF - DH - LF
Height / Weight
6-1 / 185
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
May 19,1952
High School
Fremont (Los Angeles,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1970-1-18-Oakland Athletics
MLB Debut
April 12,1975
MLBAM ID
114297
Retrosheet#
fordd001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career4163598112312156661.270.750

[Player Notes]

[1970] 1st Round Draft Pick (#18 overall) by the Oakland Athletics[1975] Topps All-Star Rookie[1979] Hit for the cycle on Aug 10[1983] World Series Champion with Baltimore OriolesMore Notes

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1975Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN1523OF1304407212321115596730795302101914783786.280.333.434.767.220.154.3126.2816.532.6329.33
1976Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN1524OF1455148713724720861763611810562122355715186.267.323.457.780.282.190.3066.3020.673.2825.70
1977Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN1525OF14445366121257116064417910153121935104378.267.338.426.764.254.159.2998.0415.491.9341.18
1978Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN1526OF151592781623610118277488856361525165457105.274.332.424.756.231.150.3047.3413.461.8353.82
1979California AngelsALMLBCAL1527OF14256910016526521101854086331301726462852113.290.333.464.797.250.174.3036.3713.692.1527.10
1980California AngelsALMLBCAL1528OF652262263110726011945211115952491845.279.339.420.759.221.141.3207.6318.072.3732.29
1981California AngelsALMLBCAL1529OF973755310414115482223715513161654093074.277.327.440.767.224.163.3075.6217.363.0925.00
1982Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1530OF12342146992131043522371423191564533465.235.279.371.650.197.136.2595.0815.673.0942.10
1983Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1531OF10340763114304955922955336191794484371.280.328.440.768.248.160.3016.4712.281.9045.22
1984Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1532OF-DH25917214015107130200328100516.231.286.308.594.165.077.2607.0013.001.8691.00
1985Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1533DH2875414201101717000031982311.187.256.253.509.147.066.2288.5420.732.4375.00
1975MLBTotal--MIN------1304407212321115596730795302101914783786.280.333.434.767.220.155.3126.2816.532.6329.33AL1975
1976MLBTotal--MIN------1455148713724720861763611810562122355715186.267.323.457.781.282.191.3066.3020.673.2825.70AL1976
1977MLBTotal--MIN------14445366121257116064417910153121935104378.267.338.426.764.254.159.2998.0415.491.9341.18AL1977
1978MLBTotal--MIN------151592781623610118277488856361525165457105.274.332.424.756.231.150.3047.3413.461.8353.82AL1978
1979MLBTotal--CAL------14256910016526521101854086331301726462852113.290.333.464.797.250.174.3036.3713.692.1527.10AL1979
1980MLBTotal--CAL------652262263110726011945211115952491845.279.339.420.759.221.142.3207.6318.072.3732.29AL1980
1981MLBTotal--CAL------973755310414115482223715513161654093074.277.327.440.767.224.163.3075.6217.363.0925.00AL1981
1982MLBTotal--BAL------12342146992131043522371423191564533465.235.279.371.650.197.135.2595.0815.673.0942.10AL1982
1983MLBTotal--BAL------10340763114304955922955336191794484371.280.328.440.768.248.160.3016.4712.281.9045.22AL1983
1984MLBTotal--BAL------25917214015107130200328100516.231.286.308.593.165.077.2607.0013.001.8691.00AL1984
1985MLBTotal--BAL------2875414201101717000031982311.187.256.253.509.147.067.2288.5420.732.4375.00AL1985
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB1153416359811232143812156661373037224731381912117764582373750.270.324.427.750.235.157.2986.6115.762.3834.40
Tot:AL (11 yrs)AL1153416359811232143812156661373037224731381912117764582373750.270.324.427.750.235.157.2986.6115.762.3834.40

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1979California AngelsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27417251024000000000121732.294.294.7061.000.412.412.2000.000.000.0011.76
1983Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs31250110000001000002510.200.200.400.600.200.200.2500.0020.000.000.00
1983Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs3151212001100150000051311.167.231.417.648.333.250.1677.6938.465.007.69
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs1134382035001600000193553.235.257.559.816.353.324.2002.8617.146.0011.33
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1975Minnesota TwinsALMLB23OF120103947.024633225224900.9882.10.262.3475.592.31
1975Minnesota TwinsALMLB23CF119102938.224723125224900.9882.10.272.4374.891.51
1975Minnesota TwinsALMLB23DH3--00000000.0000.00.000.001.92.38
1975Minnesota TwinsALMLB23RF218.1210133001.0001.50.373.331.31.58
1976Minnesota TwinsALMLB24RF1391341198.226669128127200.9682.00.232.0785.895.91
1976Minnesota TwinsALMLB24OF1391341198.226769128227300.9682.00.232.0785.895.92
1976Minnesota TwinsALMLB24DH3--00000000.0000.00.000.001.92.16
1977Minnesota TwinsALMLB25OF1371111042.020598222221400.9641.60.211.8985.195.12
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1975Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2376834-130Frank Quilicidnq
1976Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2485773-145Gene Mauchdnq
1977Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2584774-144Gene Mauchdnq
1978Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2673894-151Gene Mauchdnq
1979California AngelsALMLBCAL2788741-142Jim FregosiLost ALCS (Orioles)AL-POTW
1980California AngelsALMLBCAL2865956-65Jim Fregosidnq
1981California AngelsALMLBCAL2951590-97Gene Mauch, Jim Fregosidnq
1982Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3094682-123Earl Weaverdnq
1983Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3198641-103Joe AltobelliWon World Series (Phillies)
1984Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3285775-25Joe Altobellidnq
1985Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3383784-28Earl Weaver, Joe Altobelli, Cal Ripken450,000dnq
11 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1986-01-23Released by OriolesNoHist
1985-10-08Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1985-06-08DL - Bilateral knee sorenessBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1984-09-17Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1984-08-17DL - Fractured wrist *Stumbled and fell after scoring a run*Baltimore OriolesNoInjury
1984-07-19Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1984-04-16DL - Left knee surgeryBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1984-01-23Signed contract with OriolesBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1983-11-07Released by OriolesNoHist
1983-07-20Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
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Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Baltimore Orioles33450,00015244371,57160,000
1 season(s)$450,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
56
Power
73
Contact
38
XBH
68
RBIs
64
Runs
62
Hitting
64
Durability
68
Team
.512

[Career Highlights]

[1970]  Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in Round #1 (#18) out of Fremont (Los Angeles,CA)
[1975]  Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB) ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1976]  Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Slugging Percentage, Runs, Home Runs, Strikeouts, Hit By Pitch, Extra Base Hits, Isolated Power
[1977]  Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Hit By Pitch
[1978]  Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in At Bats, Doubles, Triples
[1979]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for California Angels ... Finished 26th in AL-MVP voting with 1 point ... American League Player of the Week ... Led AL in Sacrifice Flies ... Finished top 10 in AL in Runs ... Hit for the cycle on Aug 10
[1980]  Played for California Angels (MLB)
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