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First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
5-10, 178lb (178cm, 80kg)
Born: October 21, 1928 in New York, NY us
Died: October 8, 2020 in Lake Success, NY
Buried: Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, NY
High School: Aviation Career & Technical Education HS (Long Island City, NY)
Debut:
July 1, 1950
(Age 21-253d,
10,718th in major league history)
vs. BOS 4.2 IP, 7 H, 3 SO, 6 BB, 5 ER
Last Game:
May 21, 1967
(Age 38-212d)
vs. DET 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER, L
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1974.
(Voted by BBWAA on 284/365 ballots)
View Whitey Ford's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1950 season
Full Name: Edward Charles Ford
Nicknames: The Chairman of the Board or Slick
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Career
57.1
236
106
2.75
498
438
11
3170.1
1956
1.215
View splits adjusted to be per 162 games or 650 PAs
First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).