John Baker

Born: 1/20/1981 in Alameda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-07-09 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: John David Baker

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Biography

John Baker, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014. During his career, he made a unique mark in the game despite having a limited statistical record. Baker finished his time in the majors with a win-loss record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 0.0, showcasing his ability to maintain a perfect ERA over his appearances. Notably, he recorded 0 strikeouts and 0 saves, which speaks to his limited use on the mound but does not diminish the significance of his contributions during his time in the league. Operating in an era characterized by a mix of power hitters and advanced analytics, Baker's journey through baseball reflected the complexities of a pitcher navigating the modern game. While he may not have amassed traditional stats that highlight a long-standing impact, his presence in the league illustrated the essential roles that players can embody, often serving as depth in bullpens or filling in during critical moments. Baker's career, though brief, remains a testament to the diverse paths that athletes take within the sport, and he left an indelible mark on the teams he was a part of.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
359	1076	124	266	57	1	14	120	2	127	269	0.247	0.330	0.341	0.671	-972.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
2008	MIA	NL	61	197	32	59	14	0	5	32	0	30	48	0.299	.263 (+14%)	.333 (+18%)	.416 (+7%)	.749 (+12%)	512.4
2009	MIA	NL	112	373	59	101	25	0	9	50	0	41	89	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.332 (+5%)	.417 (-2%)	.750 (+1%)	158.7
2010	MIA	NL	23	78	7	17	3	1	0	6	0	9	18	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-6%)	.402 (-30%)	.728 (-19%)	-229.0
2011	MIA	NL	16	13	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	SDP	NL	63	193	17	46	8	0	0	14	2	20	41	0.238	.254 (-6%)	.318 (-3%)	.405 (-31%)	.724 (-19%)	-569.2
2013	SDP	NL	16	40	0	6	0	0	0	2	0	6	12	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	CHC	NL	68	182	9	35	7	0	0	15	0	19	58	0.192	.251 (-23%)	.313 (-13%)	.386 (-40%)	.700 (-28%)	-844.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2014	CHC	NL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	311	288	2190	135	18	7
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	FLO	C	59	54	402	22	4	0
2009	FLO	C	105	99	748	42	6	2
2010	FLO	C	21	20	152	9	2	1
2011	FLO	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
2012	SDN	C	56	52	368	23	4	0
2013	SDN	C	14	12	81	9	0	2
2014	CHN	C	55	51	437	30	2	2
2014	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Catcher	311

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	CHN	NL	$875,000
2013	SDN	NL	$930,000
2012	SDN	NL	$750,000
2011	FLO	NL	$417,000
2010	FLO	NL	$415,000
2009	FLO	NL	$400,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,787,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley	Berkeley	CA	2000, 2001, 2002