Luken Baker

Born: 3/10/1997 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 280 lbs

Full name: Luken Grosvenor Baker

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Biography

Luken Baker is an active professional baseball player born in 1997, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since debuting on June 4, 2023. Primarily playing as a position player, Baker is known for his powerful hitting and versatility on the field. As of now, he has appeared in 54 games, where he has recorded 25 hits, including 4 home runs, and driven in 20 RBIs. His current batting average stands at 0.198, accompanied by 1 stolen base, reflecting the early stages of his career as he continues to develop and refine his skills in the highly competitive environment of the MLB. Baker's journey to the major leagues is a testament to his dedication and talent, characteristic of players emerging in the current era of baseball, which emphasizes power hitting and athleticism. While he is still establishing himself, his contributions on the field are already being recognized, and he holds the potential to become an impactful player as he gains more experience. As he continues his career, Baker aims to improve his performance and contribute significantly to his team's success, making him a player to watch in the coming seasons.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
73	160	15	33	7	1	4	22	1	27	52	0.206	0.317	0.338	0.655	-183.2

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
2023	STL	NL	33	86	9	18	3	0	2	10	0	13	31	0.209	.248 (-16%)	.320 (-2%)	.414 (-24%)	.734 (-15%)	-183.2
2024	STL	NL	21	40	3	7	1	1	2	10	1	7	11	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0
2025	STL	NL	19	34	3	8	3	0	0	2	0	7	10	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0