Norm Baker
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1890)
Norm Baker was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1890 for the Pittsburg Alleghenys, the Louisville Colonels, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. Across 30 career appearances, he went 14-15 with a 3.39 ERA and 94 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Died
- 2/20/1949 in Hurffville, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-21
- Last Game
- 1890-08-30
Full name: Norman Leslie Baker
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 24 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3.32 | 3.22 (-3%) | -592.4 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 13 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 217.0 | 210 | 82 | 69 | 79 | 3.40 | 3.03 (-12%) | -2129.7 |
| 1890 | BL3 | AA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3.38 | 3.88 (+13%) | 438.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 15 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 252.0 | 248 | 95 | 86 | 94 | 3.39 | — | -2,283 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 106 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .170 | .200 | .189 | .389 | -282 |
Career AVG .170 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.
Career OPS .389 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — 40.6% 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 | PT1 | AA | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 25 | 87 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .207 | .244 (-15%) | .287 (-19%) | .325 (-29%) | .613 (-24%) | -281.9 |
| 1890 | BL3 | AA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 106 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .170 | — | — | — | — | -282 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Norm Baker: the record in brief
According to the bio, Norm Baker debuted on May 21, 1883 and played a final game on August 30, 1890. The team column moves through the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883), the Louisville Colonels (1885), and the Baltimore Orioles (1890). The bio lists Baker's primary position as pitcher. The birth record reads October 14, 1862, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Baker died on February 20, 1949, in Hurffville, NJ, USA. Norm Baker was the playing name; the full given name is Norman Leslie.
Baker's career pitching line is 14 wins, 15 losses and a 3.39 ERA over 30 appearances. Baker had 94 strikeouts and 27 complete games. Baker's 3.39 ERA was close to the 3.49 league figure for those seasons. 1885 brought Baker a season-high 13 wins. 1885 was Baker's sharpest full season, a 3.40 ERA against the league's 3.03.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norm Baker
- What years did Norm Baker play?
- Norm Baker played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1890.
- Was Norm Baker a pitcher?
- Yes. Norm Baker pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Norm Baker hit?
- Norm Baker hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What was Norm Baker's career batting average?
- Norm Baker batted .170 over his career, with 18 hits in 106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Norm Baker have?
- Norm Baker drove in 6 runs in his career.
- What was Norm Baker's career ERA?
- Norm Baker finished with a 3.39 career ERA, going 14-15 with 94 strikeouts.