Dan Ford

Played For
Minnesota Twins (1975-1978)
California Angels (1979-1981)
Baltimore Orioles (1982-1985)

Scouting Report
"He has troubles with fastballs, up and in, from both lefties and righties, but can pull one every once in a while if a pitcher does not pout enough on it… is a streak hitter, who, when he has his confidence, thinks he can hit any pitcher in the league and will go to the plate hacking and slashing at everything he sees." — from the 1984 Scouting Report

Born
Darnell Glenn Ford was born on May 19, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  MIN

College:  Mesa CC

Major League Debut
April 12, 1975

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1975
Willie Randolph
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Roy Smalley
Ron Guidry
Donnie Moore
Lyman Bostock

Nicknames
Disco Dan

Post-Season Appearances
1979 American League Championship Series
1983 American League Championship Series
1983 World Series

Batting Feats

• August 10, 1979: Cycle...


• July 20, 1983: 3 HR...

Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
Ford underwent surgery on his right knee in November of 1979. He did not appear in any spring training games for the Angels in 1980, but was in the lineup for the opener. After spending his spring rehabbing the knee in virtual privacy, he hit a home run and a double on opening day.

Hitting Streaks
16 games (1980)

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