Mike Ford had spent his entire career climbing the various MiLB ranks within the Yankee organization, but as a first base/DH type, it was always going to be tough for him to make the majors. He finally got his chance in 2019 and made the most of it, impressing with a disciplined approach and good power.
Grade: B+
Season Stats: 163 PAs, 10.4% BB%, 17.2% K%, .259/.350/.559, 134 wRC+, 0.8 fWAR
2020 Contract Status: Two years remaining of pre-arbitration control
It’s actually spooky how seamlessly Ford replace Greg Bird on the roster - his production in 2019 is within two points of wRC+ of Bird’s performance in 2015.