01/17/2014 - Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Ford continued to impress scouts at the event. The smooth fielding shortstop has an athletic build to him, and uses his body well in the infield. He is very fluid at short with active feet and sure / soft hands. He makes all the plays and is mechanically sound, not a flashy shortstop. His arm is strong, displaying carry to and through his target. Where Ford can improve is on his backhand, where he could work through these grounders, gaining more ground and strengthening his throw. At the plate, Ford displays excellent pitch selection. He has a direct swing path to the ball with good extension at contact, evident by his three extra base hits. To improve at the plate, Ford can load just a little bit earlier, improving his timing at the plate. Overall, Ford is a good ball player and an excellent shortstop for coaches to consider at the next level.