September 1, 2025
The Mariners
selected Ford's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
AnalysisOne of the best catching prospects in the game, Ford is now the third backstop on Seattle's roster, joining
Cal Raleigh and
Mitch Garver. The 22-year-old Ford earned the call-up after slashing .283/.408/.460 with 16 home runs and seven steals in 97 games at Triple-A. Despite being one of the youngest players at Triple-A, Ford's 0.84 BB/K is the 15th-best mark among qualified Triple-A hitters, and his seven steals were the second-most among Triple-A backstops.