Lady Baldwin
Born: 4/8/1859 in Oramel, NY, USA
Died: 3/7/1937 in Hastings, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-09-30 | Final Game: 1890-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Charles B. Baldwin
Biography
Lady Baldwin was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1890, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Born in 1859, Baldwin made significant contributions to the sport during a time when baseball was still evolving in terms of strategy and player dynamics. He compiled an impressive career record of 73 wins against 41 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, Baldwin demonstrated not only durability but also skill, establishing himself as one of the more reliable pitchers of his time.
Over the course of his career, Baldwin struck out 582 batters and recorded 1 save, highlighting his ability to dominate opposing hitters while also contributing to his team's success in close games. His achievements placed him among the notable pitchers of the late 19th century, a period that saw the rise of professional baseball as a major American pastime. Baldwin's playing style and effectiveness on the mound contributed to the early narratives of pitching excellence in baseball history, making him a significant figure in the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 41 | 118 | 116 | 112 | 9 | 1 | 1017.0 | 921 | 322 | 30 | 233 | 582 | 2.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | MLU | UA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 2.65 | 908.3 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 11 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 179.3 | 137 | 37 | 28 | 135 | 1.86 | 4877.6 |
| 1886 | DTN | NL | 42 | 13 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 487.0 | 371 | 121 | 100 | 323 | 2.24 | 9316.9 |
| 1887 | DTN | NL | 13 | 10 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 211.0 | 225 | 90 | 61 | 60 | 3.84 | 524.9 |
| 1888 | DTN | NL | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 76 | 32 | 15 | 26 | 5.43 | -1058.5 |
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 90 | 31 | 24 | 13 | 4.50 | -1522.8 |
| 1890 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7.04 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 494 | 68 | 114 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 55 | 7 | 40 | 77 | 0.231 | 0.290 | 0.291 | 0.581 | -624.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | MLU | UA | 7 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 31 | 124 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0.242 | -19.0 |
| 1886 | DTN | NL | 57 | 204 | 25 | 41 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 18 | 44 | 0.201 | -539.6 |
| 1887 | DTN | NL | 24 | 85 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0.271 | -66.2 |
| 1888 | DTN | NL | 6 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 7 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | BRO | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.235 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | WS | DTN | 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.235 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 42.0 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | WS | DTN | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 42.0 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 20 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| P | 118 | 0 | 34 | 222 | 18 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | MLU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | MLU | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1885 | DTN | P | 21 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| 1885 | DTN | OF | 12 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1886 | DTN | P | 56 | 0 | 18 | 105 | 4 | 7 |
| 1886 | DTN | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | DTN | P | 24 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| 1888 | DTN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | DTN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | BFP | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 118 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 2 |