George Baker
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1886)
George Baker was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886 for 4 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .156 with 74 hits and 5 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 162 lb
- Died
- 1/29/1915 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-24
- Last Game
- 1886-05-01
Full name: George F. Baker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 474 | 45 | 74 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 29 | .156 | .180 | .169 | .349 | -2,583 |
Career AVG .156 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OBP .180 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.
Career SLG .169 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.
Career OPS .349 vs. league average .619 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 7 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 80 | 317 | 39 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .164 | .243 (-33%) | .278 (-37%) | .327 (-44%) | .606 (-41%) | -1707.7 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 38 | 131 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 28 | .122 | .244 (-50%) | .287 (-38%) | .325 (-62%) | .613 (-51%) | -875.3 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 126 | 474 | 45 | 74 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 29 | .156 | — | — | — | — | -2,583 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| C | 104 | 0 | 598 | 149 | 95 | 13 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1883 | BL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1883 | BL2 | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | 2B | 4 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | C | 68 | 0 | 435 | 113 | 63 | 11 |
| 1884 | SLU | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1885 | SL5 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | SL5 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1885 | SL5 | C | 32 | 0 | 148 | 31 | 28 | 1 |
| 1885 | SL5 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | KCN | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 104 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
George Baker: the record in brief
George Baker's major league career runs from a debut on May 24, 1883 to a final game on May 1, 1886. Baker played for the Baltimore Orioles (1883), the St. Louis Maroons (1884 through 1885), and the Kansas City Cowboys (1886). Baker played primarily as a catcher. The bio adds a birth date on August 20, 1857, in St. Louis, MO, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-11 and 162 pounds. Baker's death is recorded on January 29, 1915, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The given name on file is George F. Baker.
Across 126 games at the plate, Baker's career line reads 74 hits in 474 at bats for a .156 average, along with 5 runs batted in. Baker's career OPS of .349 combines a .180 on-base mark with .169 slugging. Set against a .247 league average for the same years, Baker's .156 average sits 36.8% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 52, in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .164 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Baker
- What years did George Baker play?
- George Baker played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886.
- Was George Baker a pitcher?
- No. George Baker was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Baker hit?
- George Baker hit 0 career home runs with 74 hits.
- What was George Baker's career batting average?
- George Baker batted .156 over his career, with 74 hits in 474 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Baker have?
- George Baker drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is George Baker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Baker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.