Chuck Baker, baseball player, 1978-1981

Chuck Baker

Born: 12/6/1952 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-07 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Joseph Baker

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Biography

Chuck Baker, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1978 to 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Baker played a total of 93 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his tenure, he recorded 27 hits, contributing to a batting average of .185. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he managed to drive in 9 runs. Baker’s ability on the field was characterized by his versatility and determination, traits that often defined players of his era. Baker's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in playing styles and strategies. While the late 1970s and early 1980s featured a mix of power hitters and speedsters, Baker's contributions on the field were more modest, as reflected in his statistics. Despite not achieving significant offensive numbers, he remained a dedicated competitor who exemplified the spirit of the game during his playing days. Baker's story highlights the journey of many players who contributed to their teams in various capacities, even if they did not leave a lasting mark in the record books.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 146 14 27 2 3 0 9 0 3 27 0.185 0.201 0.240 0.441 -713.9

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.441 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1978 SDP NL 44 58 8 12 1 0 0 3 0 2 15 0.207 .257 (-20%) .323 (-28%) .378 (-41%) .702 (-35%) -336.2
1980 SDP NL 9 22 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1981 MIN AL 40 66 6 12 0 3 0 6 0 1 8 0.182 .255 (-29%) .320 (-39%) .368 (-26%) .688 (-32%) -377.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 10 40 52 4 13
3B 1 0 0 1 1 1
SS 51 24 40 112 6 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 SDN 2B 24 9 37 42 4 11
1978 SDN SS 12 4 5 28 2 5
1980 SDN SS 8 5 3 23 1 3
1981 MIN 2B 3 1 3 10 0 2
1981 MIN 3B 1 0 0 1 1 1
1981 MIN SS 31 15 32 61 3 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 27
Third Base 1
Shortstop 51
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Ana College Santa Ana CA 1972, 1973
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 1974, 1975