Neal Baker

Born: 4/30/1904 in LaPorte, TX, USA

Died: 1/5/1982 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-06-26 | Final Game: 1927-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Neal Vernon Baker

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Biography

Neal Baker, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1927 season. He played as a position player, making appearances in five games. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Baker recorded one hit, driving in two runs, which contributed to a batting average of .167. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field during this period reflected the competitive nature of baseball in the late 1920s, a time when the sport was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. Baker's career, which spanned from June 26 to July 26 in 1927, was emblematic of many players from this era who often had limited opportunities to showcase their talents at the highest level. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Baker's foray into Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, illustrating the challenges and aspirations faced by players during the early years of the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	2	0	0	0	17.3	27	11	2	7	3	5.71	0

Career ERA 5.71 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1927	PHA	AL	0	0	5	2	0	0	0	17.3	27	11	7	3	5.71	4.08 (-40%)	-597.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	6	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 54.8% 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
1927	PHA	AL	5	6	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	5	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	PHA	P	5	0	0	5	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin	Austin	TX	1926, 1927