Harry Ford Reflects On Up-And-Down Debut Season With Nationals

Acquired by the Washington Nationals as their catcher of the future, 23-year-old Harry Ford endured a sluggish campaign, earning a D+/D grade after posting a .190 average and .664 OPS in the majors alongside 0.4 fWAR. Despite battling potential nagging shoulder issues that sapped his power and average exit velocity, Ford utilized his elite plate discipline to draw a 14.4% walk rate. He enters a crucial offseason aiming to recapture his power stroke and swing speed to contend for a starting role.