Clayton Kershaw
Ford's 2.75 earned run average is the third-lowest among starting pitchers whose careers began after the advent of the live-ball era in 1920. Only Clayton Kershaw (2.51) and Jacob deGrom (2.61) have a lower ERA. Ford's worst ERA in a single season was 3.24. Ford had 45 shutout victories in his career, including eight 1–0 wins.