Moose Baxter

Born: 7/27/1876 in Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

Died: 8/7/1926 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-19 | Final Game: 1907-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Morris Baxter

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Biography

Moose Baxter, born in 1876, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 19 to April 24 in 1907. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short, appearing in only six games, Baxter made his mark as a position player during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. The early 1900s were characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where pitching dominated, and offensive statistics were generally lower than those seen in later decades. Throughout his six-game career, Baxter recorded four hits, resulting in a batting average of .19. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he was not noted for stealing bases. Despite these modest statistics, Baxter's presence in the majors during this transitional period of baseball history reflects the competitive nature of the sport at the time, where many players sought to establish themselves amidst a backdrop of changing strategies and fan expectations. Moose Baxter remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing those players who contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	21	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.190	0.190	0.190	0.381	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 37.9% 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
1907	STL	NL	6	21	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	5	54	4	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	SLN	1B	6	5	54	4	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	6