Jack Baker
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1977)
Jack Baker was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1977 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .115 with 3 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-09-11
- Last Game
- 1977-06-08
Full name: Jack Edward Baker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .115 | .143 | .231 | .374 | 0 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.
Career SLG .231 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.
Career OPS .374 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | BOS | AL | 12 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .200 |
| Away | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-08 | BOS | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-06-02 | BOS | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-10-03 | BOS | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-10-02 | BOS | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-29 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-25 | BOS | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-09-23 | BOS | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-09-22 | BOS | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-09-20 | BOS | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-19 | BOS | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1971 |
Jack Baker: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jack Baker debuted on September 11, 1976 and played a final game on June 8, 1977. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1976 to 1977. At 6'5" and 225 pounds, Baker is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Baker threw and hit right-handed. Baker was born on May 4, 1950, in Birmingham, AL, USA. Baker's full given name, per the bio, is Jack Edward Baker.
Across 14 games at the plate, Baker's career line reads 3 hits in 26 at bats for a .115 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Baker's .115 average sits 55.6% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1976.
By games played in the field, first base leads with 9, followed by designated hitter (1).
Baker's college years, 1971, were spent at Auburn University. The game-log section draws on 14 games of Retrosheet box scores for Baker.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Baker
- What years did Jack Baker play?
- Jack Baker played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1977.
- Was Jack Baker a pitcher?
- No. Jack Baker was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Baker hit?
- Jack Baker hit 1 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Jack Baker's career batting average?
- Jack Baker batted .115 over his career, with 3 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Baker have?
- Jack Baker drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Baker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Baker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.