Frank Baker

Born: 1/11/1944 in Bartow, FL, USA

Died: 1/28/2010 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-07-27 | Final Game: 1971-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Frank Baker was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1969 to 1971. Serving primarily as a position player, Baker showcased his skills in 125 games, where he recorded 82 hits and achieved a batting average of .232. Although he hit only 4 home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 38 runs batted in and displayed a bit of speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Baker's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the increasing commercialization of the sport and the evolution of player training and conditioning. While not a superstar, his contributions in key moments, particularly in clutch situations, exemplified the grit and determination that defined many players of his era. His time in the major leagues may have been short, but Baker's journey reflected the competitive spirit and challenges faced by athletes striving to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	353	39	82	17	4	4	38	3	26	68	0.232	0.286	0.337	0.624	-630.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1969	CLE	AL	52	172	21	44	5	3	3	15	2	14	34	0.256	.248 (+3%)	.320 (-2%)	.369 (+1%)	.689 (-1%)	-56.9
1971	CLE	AL	73	181	18	38	12	1	1	23	1	12	34	0.210	.249 (-16%)	.316 (-17%)	.365 (-17%)	.682 (-17%)	-573.1