Al Baird
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1917-1919)
Al Baird was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1919 for the New York Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 48 career games, he hit .252 with 27 hits and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/27/1976 in Shreveport, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1917-09-10
- Last Game
- 1919-09-28
Full name: Albert Wells Baird
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 107 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | .252 | .298 | .262 | .560 | -237 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OPS .560 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 83 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .322 (-12%) | .347 (-27%) | .670 (-20%) | -236.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 48 | 107 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -237 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 43 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 5 | .279 |
| Away | 26 | 64 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 5 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-29 | NY1 | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-22 | NY1 | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-14 | NY1 | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-14 | NY1 | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-13 | NY1 | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-10 | NY1 | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-09 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-08-08 | NY1 | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-08-07 | NY1 | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 31 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport | LA | 1917 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1916 |
Al Baird: the record in brief
Al Baird played a first major league game on September 10, 1917 and a last one on September 28, 1919. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Giants. Born on June 2, 1895, in Cleburne, TX, USA, Baird is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Baird's listed size is 160 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio records the death on November 27, 1976, in Shreveport, LA, USA. The given name on file is Albert Wells Baird.
Baird's career batting table shows 48 games, 107 at bats and 27 hits, a .252 average; the totals also include 9 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .298 and .262 give Baird a career OPS of .560. Baird hit .252 while the league hit .255 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .560 to a league .652, 14.2% below average. Baird collected a career-high 20 hits in 1919. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1919, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Baird
- What years did Al Baird play?
- Al Baird played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1919.
- Was Al Baird a pitcher?
- No. Al Baird was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Baird hit?
- Al Baird hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What was Al Baird's career batting average?
- Al Baird batted .252 over his career, with 27 hits in 107 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Baird have?
- Al Baird drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Al Baird in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Baird has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.