Jesse Baker

Jesse Baker was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played only one game on September 14, 1919, as a position player, during a time when the sport was experiencing a transition post-World War I. The game was characterized by a focus on power hitting and the burgeoning influence of the live-ball era, yet Baker’s career did not reflect these trends. In his singular appearance, Baker did not record a hit and finished with a batting average of 0.0. However, he did manage to contribute an RBI to his team's efforts. While his statistics may not reflect the typical accomplishments of a successful major leaguer, Baker’s brief tenure in the sport serves as a reminder of the many players who passed through the ranks of professional baseball during the early 20th century, each adding to the rich tapestry of the game’s history.