Travis Baptist
Born: 12/30/1971 in Forest Grove, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-08-01 | Final Game: 1998-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Travis Steven Baptist
Biography
Travis Baptist was a professional baseball player born in 1971, whose career spanned from August 1, 1998, to September 23, 1998. He played as a position player for a brief period in Major League Baseball, appearing in 13 games. Despite his limited opportunities at the highest level, Baptist's journey through professional baseball exemplified the perseverance required to reach the majors, even during an era characterized by intense competition and evolving player dynamics.
Throughout his time in the league, Baptist did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical output may not reflect a traditional success story, his presence in the major leagues underscores the significance of being part of the larger tapestry of baseball history, where countless players have aspired to achieve their dreams. After his brief stint in the majors, Baptist's career serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by many athletes in the pursuit of excellence in professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 5.67 | -1033.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | P | 13 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||