Doug Baker, baseball player, 1984-1990

Doug Baker

Born: 4/3/1961 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-07-02 | Final Game: 1990-04-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Douglas Lee Baker

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Biography

Doug Baker, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player during his career, which spanned from 1984 to 1990. Over the course of 136 games in Major League Baseball, Baker recorded 51 hits, accumulating a batting average of .207. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 22 RBIs and showcased his speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. Baker played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the gradual shift toward more power-hitting and the increasing emphasis on speed and agility. Despite not being a standout offensive player, his role as a utility man allowed him to adapt to various positions, providing valuable depth to his teams. His career, while not illustrious in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication and resilience of many players from the late 1980s who worked hard to solidify their place in a competitive league. Baker's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the important, albeit often overlooked, roles that utility players fulfill in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 246 38 51 11 2 0 22 3 18 62 0.207 0.269 0.268 0.537 -424.9

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1984 DET AL 43 108 15 20 4 1 0 12 3 7 22 0.185 .259 (-29%) .322 (-25%) .384 (-37%) .707 (-32%) -579.5
1985 DET AL 15 27 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 13 24 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1987 DET AL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 MIN AL 11 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 MIN AL 43 78 17 23 5 1 0 9 0 9 18 0.295 .254 (+16%) .319 (+18%) .375 (+3%) .694 (+10%) 154.6
1990 MIN AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 38 14 37 43 2 6
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
SS 95 54 98 155 7 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 DET 2B 5 4 10 7 1 2
1984 DET SS 39 27 46 79 4 18
1985 DET 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1985 DET SS 12 6 12 12 1 2
1986 DET 2B 2 1 4 2 0 0
1986 DET SS 10 8 13 19 1 5
1987 DET 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 DET SS 6 0 2 8 0 1
1988 MIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 MIN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1988 MIN SS 9 2 5 6 0 3
1989 MIN 2B 25 9 22 32 1 4
1989 MIN SS 19 11 20 31 1 5
1990 MIN 2B 3 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 38
Third Base 2
Shortstop 95
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 MIN AL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $115,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1982