Tom Baker, baseball player, 1935-1938

Tom Baker

Born: 6/11/1913 in Nursery, TX, USA

Died: 1/3/1991 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-08-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Calvin Baker

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Biography

Tom Baker, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1935 to September 24, 1938. He played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which was marked by the waning years of the Great Depression and the changing dynamics of the game. Baker made a notable impact on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. Over his time in the big leagues, he recorded 58 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Baker's playing style reflected the characteristics of pitchers from his era, emphasizing control and the ability to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Although his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the most prominent pitchers of his time, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of players who competed during challenging economic times. His contributions to the sport, while modest in statistical terms, echo the experiences of many athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 9 68 9 3 0 2 173.0 195 91 6 92 58 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1935 BRO NL 1 0 11 1 1 0 0 42.0 48 20 20 10 4.29 4.35 (+1%) -439.3
1936 BRO NL 1 8 35 8 2 0 2 87.7 98 46 48 35 4.72 4.59 (-3%) -286.5
1937 BRO NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 8.3 14 8 5 2 8.64 — 0.0
1937 NY1 NL 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 31.0 30 14 16 11 4.06 4.34 (+6%) 231.9
1938 NY1 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 3 3 0 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 58 5 18 4 0 0 5 0 3 6 0.310 0.344 0.379 0.724 0.0

Career AVG .310 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — near 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
1935 BRO NL 11 19 3 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.474 — — — — 0.0
1936 BRO NL 37 30 2 7 3 0 0 5 0 1 4 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1937 BRO NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1937 NY1 NL 13 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1938 NY1 NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 68 0 5 34 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 BRO P 11 0 0 5 0 0
1936 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1936 BRO P 35 0 2 21 2 2
1937 BRO P 7 0 1 2 1 0
1937 NY1 P 13 0 1 5 0 0
1938 NY1 P 2 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 68
Right Field 1