Did Henry Ford get selected in 2025 MLB draft?
Henry Ford was not selected in the draft. He committed to Tennessee on June 22 after transferring from Virginia.
Ford played at Virginia from 2024-25 and appeared in 111 games.
He was one of four Cavaliers to start all 50 games, 34 in right field and 16 at first base, during the 2025 season. In 2024 as a freshman, Ford appeared in 61 games, including 61 starts, primarily at first base.
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The former Cavalier recorded a .348 batting average, 28 home runs, 115 RBIs, 102 runs, 160 hits, 22 doubles, two triples, 50 walks, seven stolen bases and was hit by six pitches from 2024-25.
Ford also competed in the 2025 Cape Cod Baseball League.
From June 14-July 6, he played in 19 games for Chatham. The Tennessee commit recorded a .267 batting average, three home runs, 18 RBIs, eight runs, 10 walks and one stolen base. Ford started in all 19 appearances and played center field for Chatham.
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