Curt Ford
Encyclopedia
Curtis Glenn Ford is a former professional baseball
player who played in the Major Leagues from 1985-1990. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals
and Philadelphia Phillies
. He briefly played for the Saskatoon Smokin' Guns
of the Prairie Baseball League
in 1996.
In his MLB career, Ford had seven home runs, 89 RBIs, and a batting average of .245.
He batted .308 in the 1987 World Series
for the Cardinals versus the Minnesota Twins.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Curt Ford was announced as the new manager of the Springfield Sliders
, a wood-bat collegiate baseball team in the Prospect League
. The team plays at Lanphier Park
in Springfield, Ill.. Ford takes over duties from former manager Jack Clark
, who has become vice-president of baseball operations for the Sliders.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player who played in the Major Leagues from 1985-1990. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
and Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. He briefly played for the Saskatoon Smokin' Guns
Saskatoon Smokin' Guns
The Saskatoon Smokin' Guns, formerly known as the Saskatoon Riot were a baseball team based out of the Prairie League in 1996. The first half of the inaugural season saw the Guns' challenge for the division league but their first season under the new name they finished in 7th place with a 30-47...
of the Prairie Baseball League
Prairie League
The Prairie League was an independent league of baseball which was based in the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The league was original in its naming by choosing not to resurrect a name previously used by a...
in 1996.
In his MLB career, Ford had seven home runs, 89 RBIs, and a batting average of .245.
He batted .308 in the 1987 World Series
1987 World Series
The 1987 World Series pitted the Minnesota Twins versus the St. Louis Cardinals.Minnesota was victorious in a World Series that was the first in which the home team won every game...
for the Cardinals versus the Minnesota Twins.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Curt Ford was announced as the new manager of the Springfield Sliders
Springfield Sliders
The Springfield Sliders are a collegiate summer league baseball team in the Prospect League. They play at Robin Roberts Field at Lanphier Park and are based in the city of Springfield, Illinois. The Sliders formed in November 2007 and were an expansion franchise for the 2008 season...
, a wood-bat collegiate baseball team in the Prospect League
Prospect League
The Prospect League is a collegiate summer baseball league comprising teams of college players from North America and beyond. All players in the league must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to participate. Players are not paid so as to maintain their college eligibility...
. The team plays at Lanphier Park
Lanphier Park
Lanphier Park is a stadium in Springfield, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball. It originally opened in 1928 and was renovated in 1977. It holds 5,000 people. The facility's full name is Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park...
in Springfield, Ill.. Ford takes over duties from former manager Jack Clark
Jack Clark (baseball)
Jack Anthony Clark , also known as "Jack the Ripper," is a former Major League Baseball player. From 1975 through 1992, Clark played for the San Francisco Giants , St. Louis Cardinals , New York Yankees , San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox...
, who has become vice-president of baseball operations for the Sliders.