Tom Baker
Born: 5/6/1934 in Port Townsend, WA, USA
Died: 3/9/1980 in Port Townsend, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-08-02 | Final Game: 1963-09-14
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Thomas Henry Baker
Biography
Tom Baker was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played as a position player from August 2, 1963, to September 14, 1963. Despite the promise that often accompanies young athletes entering the major leagues, Baker's tenure was limited to just 10 games, during which he faced significant challenges at the plate. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, and did not steal any bases.
Baker's time in MLB occurred during an era that saw the rise of power hitters and the integration of the game, yet he did not manage to leave a statistical mark that typically defines a successful baseball career. While his playing time was minimal, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to reach the majors but faced the realities of competition at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | CHN | P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |