Henry Baldwin

Born: 6/13/1894 in Chadds Ford, PA, USA

Died: 2/24/1964 in West Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-05-22 | Final Game: 1927-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Clay Baldwin

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Biography

Henry Baldwin, born in 1894, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player during the 1927 season. His time in the major leagues was short-lived, spanning just six games from May 22 to June 3, 1927. Despite the limited number of appearances, Baldwin left a mark with his impressive batting average of .312, hitting five times and driving in one run. He was a player who contributed effectively in his limited opportunities, demonstrating a solid hitting ability that stood out during an era characterized by a transition in offensive play styles. Baldwin’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the dead-ball era and embracing a more dynamic offensive approach. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his ability to maintain a high batting average in a competitive environment speaks to his hitting skills and potential. Baldwin's contributions, albeit small in quantity, reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time as they navigated the complexities of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	16	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.312	0.353	0.312	0.665	0.0

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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	PHI	NL	6	16	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	3	1	0	0
SS	3	0	1	5	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	PHI	3B	2	0	3	1	0	0
1927	PHI	SS	3	0	1	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	3