Bill Baker

Bill Baker, born in 1911, was a notable position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1940 to 1949. Over the course of 263 games, Baker established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams, amassing 145 hits and 68 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .247. His power at the plate was modest, as he recorded 2 home runs throughout his career, but he demonstrated speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases to his name. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Baker's career coincided with the tail end of World War II, a time when many star players were absent from the game due to military service. This period saw the emergence of younger, less experienced players stepping into prominent roles, and Baker was among those who took advantage of the opportunity. His contributions to the teams he played for, along with his perseverance in a challenging era, solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.