Harry Baldwin
Born: 6/3/1900 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 1/23/1958 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-04 | Final Game: 1925-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Howard Edward Baldwin
Biography
Harry Baldwin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. Born in 1900, Baldwin's Major League career spanned from 1924 to 1925, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. During his time in the league, he showcased his skills primarily as a pitcher, finishing with a career record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41. Though his time in the spotlight was brief, Baldwin contributed to the teams he played for with a total of 5 strikeouts over the course of his career.
Despite not being a prolific strikeout artist or saving games, Baldwin's role as a pitcher during the mid-1920s placed him in a unique position within the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball. The era was characterized by a growing emphasis on offense, yet Baldwin's competitive spirit and contributions on the mound reflected the resilience and adaptability of players navigating this transformative time in the sport. His career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 45 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 4.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 42 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 4.28 | -1362.7 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.364 | 0.364 | 0.727 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |