Del Baker

Born: 5/3/1892 in Sherwood, OR, USA

Died: 9/11/1973 in Olmos Park, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Delmer David Baker

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Biography

Del Baker was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 20th century. Born in 1892, Baker's career spanned from 1914 to September 30, 1916, a time when the game was evolving rapidly with the advent of the lively ball era. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 173 games, recording 63 hits with a batting average of .209. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 22 runs batted in (RBIs) and showcased his speed on the base paths with 5 stolen bases. Baker's playing style was characterized by a solid defensive presence and a focus on small ball tactics, which were common in the game during his playing years. Although his offensive statistics may not reflect the power that many fans admire today, his contributions to his teams and his ability to adapt to the strategies of the time made him a valuable asset. Despite the challenges of the era, including the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded game of the 1920s, Baker's commitment to the sport left a lasting mark on the teams he played for. After his playing days, he remained a part of the baseball community, further contributing to the legacy of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	302	27	63	9	4	0	22	5	32	32	0.209	0.289	0.265	0.554	-695.1

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	DET	AL	44	70	4	15	2	1	1	0	6	9	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.322 (-14%)	.339 (-20%)	.661 (-17%)	-198.7
1915	DET	AL	68	134	16	33	3	3	15	3	15	15	0.246	.250 (-2%)	.318 (+3%)	.332 (-6%)	.651 (-2%)	-17.3
1916	DET	AL	61	98	7	15	4	0	6	2	11	8	0.153	.248 (-38%)	.314 (-22%)	.326 (-41%)	.640 (-31%)	-479.2