Rufus Baker

Born: 9/20/1918 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 6/22/1992 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 152 lbs

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Biography

Rufus Baker, born in 1918, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player. Over his career, Baker has appeared in 151 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player who brings versatility to the roster. With a batting average of .199, he has accumulated 91 hits and driven in 26 runs, highlighting his role in supporting the team offensively. Although he has yet to hit a home run, Baker has displayed speed on the bases, recording 9 stolen bases throughout his career. Baker's playing style reflects a dedication to the fundamentals of the game, often utilizing his agility and base-stealing ability to create scoring opportunities. As he continues to play in the current era of professional baseball, Baker remains a part of the evolving landscape of the sport, contributing his experience and work ethic to the teams he represents. His journey in the game is a testament to the enduring spirit of players who adapt and find ways to impact the game, regardless of the challenges they face on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 458 54 91 9 5 0 26 9 47 1 0.199 0.278 0.240 0.518 -1814.0

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 25.3% 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
1943 NBY NN2 31 101 15 21 1 2 0 4 4 16 0 0.208 .255 (-19%) .324 (-1%) .346 (-26%) .671 (-14%) -174.2
1944 NBY NN2 15 47 5 11 0 1 0 0 3 5 0 0.234 — — — — -78.1
1945 NBY NN2 25 83 17 17 5 0 0 7 0 9 0 0.205 .260 (-22%) .328 (-14%) .354 (-25%) .683 (-20%) -260.0
1946 NBY NN2 31 85 7 14 0 0 0 3 2 7 0 0.165 .256 (-36%) .328 (-31%) .358 (-54%) .687 (-43%) -580.0
1947 NBY NN2 29 86 7 16 1 2 0 7 0 8 0 0.186 .262 (-29%) .336 (-24%) .376 (-35%) .712 (-30%) -440.9
1948 NBY NN2 20 56 3 12 2 0 0 5 0 2 1 0.214 .263 (-19%) .340 (-25%) .379 (-34%) .719 (-30%) -280.9

Career Pitching Statistics

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

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.97 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
1947 NBY NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 3 2 0 1
3B 14 9 13 25 4 0
C 34 25 99 25 6 0
OF 47 41 86 4 1 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 58 53 105 147 24 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 NBY 3B 2 1 1 5 2 0
1943 NBY SS 29 29 57 76 14 5
1944 NBY C 3 3 11 1 1 0
1944 NBY SS 13 10 27 36 5 4
1945 NBY 3B 8 6 10 12 1 0
1945 NBY C 1 1 8 1 0 0
1945 NBY OF 11 8 14 2 0 0
1945 NBY SS 7 7 13 21 5 3
1946 NBY 2B 1 1 3 2 0 1
1946 NBY 3B 4 2 2 8 1 0
1946 NBY C 10 8 27 7 0 0
1946 NBY OF 15 14 25 2 1 0
1946 NBY SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1947 NBY C 7 2 11 4 0 0
1947 NBY OF 20 18 45 0 0 0
1947 NBY P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1947 NBY SS 2 1 0 2 0 0
1948 NBY C 13 11 42 12 5 0
1948 NBY OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1948 NBY SS 6 6 8 12 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 34
Second Base 1
Third Base 14
Shortstop 58
Left Field 21
Center Field 19
Right Field 7