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| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | Awards | |||||||||||
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| 1941 | 22 | KCM | NAL | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.69 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 213 | 2.30 | 0.938 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 2.80 | ||
| 1942 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1943 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1944 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1946 | 27 | KCM | NAL | 1 | 1 | .500 | 2.97 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30.1 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 140 | 2.55 | 1.088 | 7.7 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 5.6 | 2.71 | ||
| 1947 | 28 | KCM | NAL | 6 | 3 | .667 | 2.00 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 63.0 | 47 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 256 | 241 | 3.41 | 1.175 | 6.7 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 1.19 | AS | |
| 1948 | 29 | KCM | NAL | 4 | 2 | .667 | 2.43 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 55.2 | 49 | 24 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 229 | 200 | 2.26 | 1.114 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 6.6 | 3.15 | ||
| 4 Yrs | 14 | 6 | .700 | 2.25 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 175.2 | 142 | 59 | 44 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 106 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 710 | 201 | 2.72 | 1.104 | 7.3 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 2.04 | |||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 22 | 9 | .700 | 2.25 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 272 | 219 | 91 | 68 | 5 | 80 | 0 | 164 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 1097 | 201 | 2.72 | 1.104 | 7.3 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 2.04 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ford Smith born?
Ford Smith was born on January 9, 1919.
Where was Ford Smith born?
Ford Smith was born in Phoenix, AZ.
How tall was Ford Smith?
Ford Smith was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.
How much did Ford Smith weigh when playing?
Ford Smith weighed 198 lbs (89 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Ford Smith play?
Ford Smith played 4 seasons.
Is Ford Smith in the Hall of Fame?
Ford Smith has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Ford Smith play?
Ford Smith was a Pitcher and Outfielder.
How many strikeouts did Ford Smith have?
Ford Smith had 106 strikeouts over his career.
How many teams has Ford Smith played for?
Ford Smith played for 1 team, the Kansas City Monarchs.
How many World Series has Ford Smith won?
Ford Smith never won a World Series.
When did Ford Smith retire?
Ford Smith last played in 1948.
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