Phil Baker
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1886)
Phil Baker was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 4 seasons. In 195 career games, he hit .259 with 212 hits, 3 home runs, and 34 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 152 lb
- Died
- 6/4/1940 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-01
- Last Game
- 1886-09-02
Full name: Philip Baker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 817 | 134 | 212 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 34 | 16 | 39 | 32 | .259 | .293 | .322 | .615 | -9 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .621 across their career seasons — near 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 | 28 | 121 | 22 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .273 | .257 (+6%) | .285 (+11%) | .345 (-4%) | .631 (+3%) | 91.7 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 86 | 371 | 75 | 107 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | .288 | .243 (+19%) | .278 (+11%) | .327 (+9%) | .606 (+10%) | 545.4 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 81 | 325 | 37 | 72 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 16 | 20 | 32 | .222 | .246 (-10%) | .302 (-12%) | .331 (-16%) | .634 (-14%) | -646.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 195 | 817 | 134 | 212 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 34 | 16 | 39 | 32 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -9 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 95 | 0 | 876 | 25 | 35 | 42 |
| C | 50 | 0 | 256 | 40 | 29 | 6 |
| OF | 67 | 0 | 98 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | C | 19 | 0 | 93 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| 1883 | BL2 | OF | 14 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 1883 | BL2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 1B | 39 | 0 | 309 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
| 1884 | WSU | C | 27 | 0 | 159 | 25 | 14 | 3 |
| 1884 | WSU | OF | 32 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | 1B | 56 | 0 | 567 | 13 | 20 | 29 |
| 1886 | WS8 | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1886 | WS8 | OF | 21 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 50 |
| First Base | 95 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 40 |
| Right Field | 26 |
Phil Baker: the record in brief
Phil Baker played a first major league game on May 1, 1883 and a last one on September 2, 1886. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1883) and the Washington Nationals (1884 through 1886). Listed as a first baseman, Baker batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 152 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Baker was born on September 19, 1856, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Baker died on June 4, 1940, in Washington, DC, USA. Baker's full given name, per the bio, is Philip Baker.
In 195 games and 817 at bats, Baker batted .259 with 212 hits, along with 3 home runs and 34 RBI. The on-base percentage is .293 and the slugging percentage .322, for an OPS of .615. Baker hit .259 while the league hit .248 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 107, in 1884. 1886 brought the most runs batted in, 34. In 1884, a season of regular play, Baker hit .288 while the league hit .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Baker
- What years did Phil Baker play?
- Phil Baker played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886.
- Was Phil Baker a pitcher?
- No. Phil Baker was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Phil Baker hit?
- Phil Baker hit 3 career home runs with 212 hits.
- What was Phil Baker's career batting average?
- Phil Baker batted .259 over his career, with 212 hits in 817 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Baker have?
- Phil Baker drove in 34 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Baker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Baker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.