Charlie Baker
Born: 1/15/1856 in West Boylston, MA, USA
Died: 1/15/1937 in Goffstown, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-01 | Final Game: 1884-08-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'4" | Weight: 140 lbs
Full name: Charles Arthur Baker
Biography
Charlie Baker was a professional baseball player born in 1856, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played in the Major Leagues during the 1884 season, a time characterized by the early development of baseball as a professional sport. Over the course of his career, Baker participated in 15 games, where he recorded 8 hits, including 1 home run. His batting average stood at 0.14, and he did not register any RBIs or stolen bases.
Although Baker's tenure in the Major Leagues was short-lived, his involvement in the game occurred during a pivotal era in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its amateur roots into a fully professional enterprise. Players like Baker contributed to the foundation of the game as it grew in popularity and complexity. While his statistical contributions may appear modest by today's standards, they reflect the early challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 57 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.140 | 0.140 | 0.228 | 0.368 | -318.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 15 | 57 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.140 | -318.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 11 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1884 | CHU | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 11 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Right Field | 11 |