Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mike Ford (baseball)
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mike Ford (baseball) made an impact.
Mike Ford is an American professional baseball player currently in the Minnesota Twins organization. Primarily a first baseman and designated hitter, Ford has played in MLB for several teams including the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Cincinnati Reds. He also had a stint in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. His MLB career has been marked by periods of success as a power hitter.
June 17, 2021: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays
On June 17, 2021, Mike Ford was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Aldenis Sanchez or cash considerations and was assigned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls.
August 23, 2021: Claimed by Washington Nationals
On August 23, 2021, Mike Ford was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals and assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.
March 15, 2022: Signs with Seattle Mariners
On March 15, 2022, Mike Ford signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
April 19, 2022: Contract selected by Mariners
On April 19, 2022, Mike Ford's contract was selected to the major league roster of the Seattle Mariners.
April 30, 2022: Traded to San Francisco Giants
On April 30, 2022, Mike Ford was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations.
May 12, 2022: Traded back to the Mariners
On May 12, 2022, the San Francisco Giants traded Mike Ford back to the Seattle Mariners.
June 10, 2022: Braves claim Ford off waivers
On June 10, 2022, Mike Ford was claimed off waivers from the Mariners by the Atlanta Braves, and was optioned to the Gwinnett Stripers.
August 16, 2022: Signs with Los Angeles Angels
On August 16, 2022, Mike Ford signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
January 13, 2023: Signs minor league contract with Seattle Mariners
On January 13, 2023, Mike Ford signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.
February 23, 2024: Ford agrees to minor league contract with Cincinnati Reds
On February 23, 2024, Mike Ford agreed to a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
July 4, 2024: Ford Signs with Yokohama DeNA BayStars
On July 4, 2024, Mike Ford signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball.
January 2, 2025: Ford Signs with Minnesota Twins
On January 2, 2025, Mike Ford signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.
