Justin Baughman
Born: 8/1/1974 in Mountain View, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-05-17 | Final Game: 2000-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Justin Reis Baughman
Biography
Justin Baughman, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who contributed to Major League Baseball between 1998 and 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Baughman played in a total of 79 games during his career. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .252, accumulating 55 hits, including 1 home run and 20 runs batted in (RBIs). Baughman also displayed notable speed on the base paths, stealing 13 bases throughout his time in the league.
Baughman's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the rising influence of power hitters and the beginning of the steroid era. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Baughman's contributions as a versatile player and his ability to generate offensive production in key moments exemplified the grit and determination that defined many players of his generation. His legacy, while modest in the grand context of baseball history, reflects the journey of countless athletes who pursued their dreams on the diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 218 | 28 | 55 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 38 | 0.252 | 0.275 | 0.326 | 0.601 | -776.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 63 | 196 | 24 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 36 | 0.255 | -776.4 |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 16 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 64 | 57 | 112 | 168 | 7 | 26 |
| SS | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ANA | 2B | 59 | 53 | 104 | 153 | 6 | 22 |
| 1998 | ANA | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | ANA | 2B | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | ANA | SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 64 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $215,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $215,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark College | Portland | OR | 1993, 1994, 1995 |