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New York Yankees: Could and Should Mike Ford Receive More Games Played?

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Short, sweet and straight to the point…please allow the 2nd coming of Babe Ruth, Mike Ford to participate in additional games once opening day arrives.

During the New York Yankees 6th exhibition game vs the Tampa Bay Rays, Ford shined bright when it mattered most. In 2 plate appearances, Ford collected 2 hits, including a 2-run bomb to right field.

In the 2019 season, Ford slashed .259/.350/.559/.909 with a .372 wOBA, 134 wRC+ and a 0.8 fWAR in 163 plate appearances. Although his defense isn’t superior by any stretch of the imagination, his metrics prove he’s a more reliable defender than Luke Voit.