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Darren Ford | Outfielder

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (27) / 10/1/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 188
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Pirates signed OF Darren Ford to a minor league contract.
The 27-year-old outfielder hit .273/.326/.385 with four homers, 33 RBI and 26 stolen bases in 70 games at Triple-A Tacoma during the 2012 season. One of the fastest players in all of baseball, Ford will compete for a reserve outfielder role with the Pirates. Tue, Nov 6, 2012 02:29:00 PM

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Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Mariners signed OF Darren Ford to a minor league contract.

Ford became a free agent after being designated for assignment by the Giants last month. The 26-year-old speedster batted .286 (4-for-14) and went 7-for-12 in stolen base attempts over 26 games at the major league level this season. He could stick as an extra outfielder.
Source: Geoff Baker on Twitter
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 05:27:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants designated OF Darren Ford for assignment.

The move clears him from the Giants' 40-man roster. Ford, a 26-year-old outfielder, batted .286 (4-for-14) and went 7-for-12 in stolen base attempts over 26 games at the major league level this season.
Sat, Nov 19, 2011 12:25:00 AM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants recalled OF Darren Ford from Double-A Richmond.

Ford is the owner of just 10 career MLB at-bats. He's had an uninspiring year in the minors, hitting .265/.340/.370 in 205 plate appearances between three levels of play. He figures to be used mostly as a pinch runner.
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 03:07:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants activated OF Darren Ford from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Fresno.

This is mostly a procedural move, as Ford is already playing with Triple-A Fresno. The speedy outfielder originally landed on the disabled list with a sprained left ankle in late-May.
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 09:43:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Darren Ford (ankle) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Fresno.

Ford will play five innings in the outfield in his first rehab game. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since late May with a sprained left ankle and is likely to remain in the minor leagues once he returns to full health.
Source: Hank Schulman on Twitter
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 05:04:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Darren Ford's (ankle) recovery is coming along slowly.

Ford recently had to get a cortisone shot in his ankle to reduce the swelling. Speed is his one tool, so the Giants will make sure the ankle is 100 percent before activating him. He's out indefinitely.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Sat, Jun 11, 2011 11:50:00 AM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants placed OF Darren Ford on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 23, with a left ankle sprain.

As expected. Ford was diagnosed with a lateral sprain of his left ankle and wasn't of much use to the Giants at less than 100 percent. The speedy outfielder has three hits in 10 at-bats this season to go along with five stolen bases in eight attempts.
Thu, May 26, 2011 02:13:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Darren Ford (ankle) is expected to be placed on the disabled list.

Ford underwent an MRI on Wednesday which revealed a lateral sprain of his left ankle. He suffered the injury on a slide into home plate on Sunday against the Athletics. Brandon Belt is expected to replace the speedster on the active roster.
Source: Amy Gutierrez on Twitter
Thu, May 26, 2011 11:50:00 AM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Darren Ford (ankle) might be headed to the disabled list.

The pinch-runner extraordinaire is nursing an ankle injury, and if he can't run close to 100 percent, he doesn't serve much purpose on the roster. Bochy said he considers Brandon Belt to be a "longshot" for a call-up to replace Ford.
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Wed, May 25, 2011 07:36:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Darren Ford (ankle) is likely unavailable off the bench Tuesday.

Ford is considered day-to-day with a sprained ankle and Giants manager Bruce Bochy would like to avoid using him for at least a day, if possible. The speedy outfielder has been used mainly as a pinch-runner, as he's stolen five bases and scored six runs despite receiving just 10 at-bats.
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Tue, May 24, 2011 07:43:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants purchased the contract of OF Darren Ford from Triple-A Fresno.

As expected, he will take Andres Torres' place on the roster after Torres' Achilles injury landed him on the disabled list on Friday. With San Francisco still having such a crowded outfield even without Torres, Ford should be limited to pinch-running duties, much like he was during his seven game call-up last season.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 08:14:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

The Giants will recall OF Darren Ford for their weekend series with the Diamondbacks.

The move is not yet official, but he is expected to take Andres Torres' place on the roster, who is set to land on the disabled list with a sore Achilles. Now 25, Ford owns a career .268 average and .349 OBP through 2,960 minor-league plate appearances. He was on the Giants roster for seven games last season, but has never taken a major-league at-bat. He is not worth a look in NL-only leagues.
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 07:47:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants outfield prospect Darren Ford has been accepted into pretrial diversion in New Jersey for felony theft charges.

Because he had no prior record, Ford can avoid prison if he avoids trouble and repays the $2,297.93 in auto parts that he stole from a car dealership that employed him. The 25-year-old outfielder posted a strong .849 OPS in 101 games at Single-A in 2009 but his numbers fell off when he was promoted to Double-A last season. The guy doesn't have a very bright future.
Source: Hank Schulman on Twitter
Wed, Jan 19, 2011 05:20:00 PM
Darren Ford - OF - Pirates

Giants recalled OF Darren Ford from Double-A Richmond.

Ford entered Wednesday's game against the Rockies as a pinch-runner and scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning. The 24-year-old outfielder was batting .251/.315/.365 with five home runs, 40 RBI and 37 stolen bases with Double-A Richmond. As evidenced Wednesday, he can be useful as a pinch-runner down the stretch.
Thu, Sep 2, 2010 02:06:00 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes