Jesse Baker

Born: 6/3/1888 in Anderson Island, WA, USA

Died: 9/26/1972 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-23 | Final Game: 1911-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Jesse Ormond Baker

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Biography

Jesse Baker was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. Born in 1888, Baker's career spanned from April 23, 1911, to September 4, 1911. He made a brief yet notable impact in the league, finishing his season with a record of 2 wins and 7 losses, accompanied by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. Despite the challenges of competing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, Baker showcased his skills on the mound, recording 51 strikeouts and securing 1 save throughout his short career. Baker's tenure in the majors was limited, but he represented the tenacity and determination of pitchers of his time, who often faced rugged playing conditions and evolving styles of play. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit of baseball in the early 1900s. Despite his retirement from professional baseball, Jesse Baker remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, embodying the struggles and aspirations of players during a formative period in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	7	22	8	3	0	1	94.0	101	41	3	30	51	3.93	0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 16.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	CHW	AL	2	7	22	8	3	0	1	94.0	101	41	30	51	3.93	3.37 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	29	0	3	0	0	0	3	0	2	7	0.103	0.188	0.103	0.291	0.0

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .103 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.291 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 58.0% 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
1911	CHW	AL	22	29	0	3	0	0	0	3	0	2	7	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	0	2	33	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	CHA	P	22	0	2	33	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22