Henry Baker

Born: 1/25/1901 in Hopkinsville, KY, USA

Died: 11/12/1952 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Height: 5'5" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Richard Henry Baker

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Biography

Henry Baker, born in 1901, is an active position player currently making his mark in the world of baseball. With a career spanning multiple seasons, Baker has participated in 78 games, showcasing his skills at the plate and on the basepaths. He has recorded 66 hits, contributing to a batting average of .226. While he has not been a power hitter, with just 2 home runs to his name, he has driven in 25 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in key situations. Additionally, Baker’s speed is evident with 6 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his playing style. As an active player, Baker continues to navigate the evolving landscape of modern baseball, where the game increasingly emphasizes both offensive production and versatility on the field. His ongoing career reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by players today, as they adapt to a sport that is constantly changing. With each game, Baker remains committed to contributing to his team's success while solidifying his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 292 39 66 6 8 2 25 6 22 0 0.226 0.280 0.322 0.602 -861.8

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.602 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1925 ABC NNL 49 183 25 45 4 5 1 18 1 13 0 0.246 .288 (-15%) .349 (-15%) .407 (-17%) .756 (-16%) -568.5
1926 DM NNL 7 32 5 5 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1932 AB2 NSL 22 77 9 16 0 1 1 5 4 8 0 0.208 .275 (-24%) .335 (-16%) .391 (-30%) .726 (-24%) -293.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 10 99 3 0 7
C 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 52 19 19 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 ABC 1B 17 0 0 0 0 0
1925 ABC C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 ABC OF 32 1 0 0 0 0
1926 DM 1B 7 7 66 3 0 6
1932 AB2 1B 4 3 33 0 0 1
1932 AB2 OF 20 18 19 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 28
Left Field 9
Center Field 14
Right Field 29