Dave Baker, baseball player, 1982-1982

Dave Baker

Born: 11/25/1956 in Lacona, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-12 | Final Game: 1982-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Glenn Baker

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Biography

Dave Baker, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet noteworthy career in Major League Baseball. He played from September 12 to September 29 in 1982, during a time when the league was experiencing a shift in player dynamics and the approach to the game. As a position player, Baker appeared in 9 games and made a modest impact at the plate, finishing his career with 5 hits and a batting average of .25. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Baker's playing style was marked by his ability to make contact and advance runners, though he did not showcase speed on the bases, finishing his career with 0 stolen bases. Despite the limited opportunities, his time in the majors is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the early 1980s, an era characterized by a mix of emerging talent and seasoned veterans. Although his career was short-lived, Baker's determination to compete at the highest level remains a part of his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 20 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.250 0.400 0.300 0.700 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +23.5% above league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1982 TOR AL 9 20 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 8 5 5 16 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 TOR 3B 8 5 5 16 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978