Chuck Baker
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1981)
Chuck Baker was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981 for the San Diego Padres and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. In 93 career games, he hit .185 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-04-07
- Last Game
- 1981-10-04
Full name: Charles Joseph Baker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 146 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .185 | .201 | .240 | .441 | -663 |
Career AVG .185 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OBP .201 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OPS .441 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 37.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | NL | 44 | 58 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .207 | .257 (-20%) | .323 (-28%) | .378 (-41%) | .702 (-35%) | -310.9 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 9 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 40 | 66 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .182 | .255 (-29%) | .320 (-39%) | .368 (-26%) | .688 (-32%) | -351.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 93 | 146 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .185 | — | — | — | — | -663 | ||
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 (93 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 83 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 5 | .217 |
| Away | 47 | 63 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-04 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981-10-03 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-10-02 | MIN | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-29 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-28 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-25 | MIN | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-24 | MIN | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-13 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-08 | MIN | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-04 | MIN | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 51 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1972, 1973 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 1974, 1975 |
Chuck Baker: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 7, 1978 and the final game on October 4, 1981, Chuck Baker built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (1978 through 1980) and the Minnesota Twins (1981). Baker played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 6, 1952, in Seattle, WA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Charles Joseph Baker.
Across 93 games at the plate, Baker's career line reads 27 hits in 146 at bats for a .185 average; the totals also include 9 runs batted in. Baker got on base at a .201 rate and slugged .240 (.441 OPS). The league as a whole hit .260 across Baker's seasons, which puts the .185 career mark 28.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 37.3% below league average (.441 against .703). Baker collected a career-high 12 hits in 1978. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .207 in 1978, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Baker
- What years did Chuck Baker play?
- Chuck Baker played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981.
- Was Chuck Baker a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Baker was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Chuck Baker hit?
- Chuck Baker hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What was Chuck Baker's career batting average?
- Chuck Baker batted .185 over his career, with 27 hits in 146 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Baker have?
- Chuck Baker drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Baker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Baker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.