Henry Baldwin
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927)
Henry Baldwin was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1927 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 6 career games, he hit .312 with 5 hits and 1 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 2/24/1964 in West Chester, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-05-22
- Last Game
- 1927-06-03
Full name: Henry Clay Baldwin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .312 | .353 | .312 | .665 | 0 |
Career AVG .312 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 6 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-06-03 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927-06-02 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-31 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-27 | PHI | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-22 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Henry Baldwin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Henry Baldwin debuted on May 22, 1927 and played a final game on June 3, 1927. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, in 1927. Baldwin played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 13, 1894, in Chadds Ford, PA, USA, Baldwin was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds. Baldwin's death is recorded on February 24, 1964, in West Chester, PA, USA. Henry Baldwin was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Clay.
In 6 games and 16 at bats, Baldwin batted .312 with 5 hits, adding 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Baldwin played, league hitters batted .282; the .312 career figure is 10.8% above that. In OPS terms, Baldwin's .665 stands 9.7% below the league's .737. Baldwin's lone season row is 1927 with the Philadelphia Phillies: 6 games, 5 hits in 16 at bats.
The position table credits Baldwin with 3 games at shortstop and also lists 2 at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Baldwin
- Was Henry Baldwin a pitcher?
- No. Henry Baldwin was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Henry Baldwin hit?
- Henry Baldwin hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Henry Baldwin's career batting average?
- Henry Baldwin batted .312 over his career, with 5 hits in 16 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Baldwin have?
- Henry Baldwin drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Baldwin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Baldwin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Henry Baldwin play for?
- Henry Baldwin played for the Philadelphia Phillies.