Norm Baker

Born: 10/14/1862 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/20/1949 in Hurffville, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-21 | Final Game: 1890-08-30

Full name: Norman Leslie Baker

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Biography

Norm Baker was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1862, whose career spanned from 1883 to 1890. Baker played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the early development of the modern game and the gradual shift from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 14-15, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39, he demonstrated his ability to limit scoring, a vital skill for pitchers of his time. Baker recorded a total of 94 strikeouts throughout his career, reflecting his effectiveness in overpowering hitters and contributing to his teams' defensive efforts. While he did not register any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was crucial in an era where the bullpen was not as heavily utilized as it would become in later decades. Norm Baker's contributions to the game during the late 19th century helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and his legacy remains a part of the rich history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	15	30	29	27	1	0	252.0	248	95	3	86	94	3.39	0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1883	PT1	AA	0	2	3	3	2	0	19.0	24	7	11	5	3.32	3.22 (-3%)	-595.0
1885	LS2	AA	13	12	25	24	24	1	217.0	210	82	69	79	3.40	3.03 (-12%)	-2239.8
1890	BL3	AA	1	1	2	2	1	0	16.0	14	6	6	10	3.38	3.88 (+13%)	438.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	106	16	18	2	0	0	6	0	2	0	0.170	0.200	0.189	0.389	-297.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1883	PT1	AA	4	12	1	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1885	LS2	AA	25	87	15	18	2	5	2	0.207	.244 (-15%)	.287 (-19%)	.325 (-29%)	.613 (-24%)	-297.0
1890	BL3	AA	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0