Paddy Baumann
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1917)
Paddy Baumann was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1917 for the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees, a span of 7 seasons. In 299 career games, he hit .274 with 248 hits, 4 home runs, and 101 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,063.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/20/1969 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-08-10
- Last Game
- 1917-09-08
Full name: Charles John Baumann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 299 | 904 | 118 | 248 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 101 | 30 | 81 | 92 | .274 | .340 | .350 | .690 | 1,063 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 26 | 94 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .255 | .266 (-4%) | .336 (-9%) | .356 (+1%) | .693 (-4%) | -82.4 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 16 | 42 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 50 | 191 | 31 | 57 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 16 | 18 | .298 | .259 (+15%) | .325 (+8%) | .345 (+14%) | .670 (+11%) | 330.8 |
| 1914 | DET | AL | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYA | AL | 76 | 219 | 30 | 64 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 28 | 32 | .292 | .250 (+17%) | .318 (+19%) | .332 (+17%) | .651 (+18%) | 756.3 |
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 79 | 237 | 35 | 68 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 19 | 16 | .287 | .248 (+15%) | .314 (+12%) | .326 (+6%) | .640 (+9%) | 410.7 |
| 1917 | NYA | AL | 49 | 110 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | .218 | .248 (-12%) | .312 (-21%) | .323 (-21%) | .635 (-21%) | -352.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 299 | 904 | 118 | 248 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 101 | 30 | 81 | 92 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 1,063 | ||
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
View full game log (301 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 153 | 457 | 63 | 121 | 3 | 53 | .265 |
| Away | 148 | 446 | 57 | 129 | 1 | 53 | .289 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-08 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-04 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-31 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-26 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-20 | NYY | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-19 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-14 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-08-14 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-08-13 | NYY | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-09 | NYY | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 150 | 0 | 321 | 395 | 35 | 50 |
| 3B | 52 | 0 | 67 | 78 | 10 | 8 |
| OF | 41 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | 2B | 23 | 0 | 58 | 71 | 6 | 6 |
| 1911 | DET | OF | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | DET | 2B | 5 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| 1912 | DET | 3B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | DET | 2B | 49 | 0 | 97 | 136 | 14 | 15 |
| 1914 | DET | 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | NYA | 2B | 43 | 0 | 103 | 116 | 5 | 17 |
| 1915 | NYA | 3B | 19 | 0 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | 2B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916 | NYA | 3B | 26 | 0 | 38 | 46 | 6 | 5 |
| 1916 | NYA | OF | 28 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917 | NYA | 2B | 18 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| 1917 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | NYA | OF | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 151 |
| Third Base | 51 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 20 |
Paddy Baumann: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 10, 1911 and the final game on September 8, 1917, Paddy Baumann built the record summarized on this page. Baumann played for the Detroit Tigers (1911 to 1914) and the New York Yankees (1915 to 1917). Baumann is listed as a second baseman at 5'9" and 160 pounds. Baumann both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Baumann was born on December 20, 1885, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Baumann died on November 20, 1969, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. The given name on file is Charles John Baumann.
Across 299 games at the plate, Baumann's career line reads 248 hits in 904 at bats for a .274 average, plus 4 home runs, 101 runs batted in, and 30 stolen bases. Baumann got on base at a .340 rate and slugged .350 (.690 OPS). The league as a whole hit .256 across Baumann's seasons, which puts the .274 career mark 7.0% above average. 1916 produced Baumann's most hits, 68 of them for the New York Yankees.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paddy Baumann
- What years did Paddy Baumann play?
- Paddy Baumann played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1917.
- Was Paddy Baumann a pitcher?
- No. Paddy Baumann was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Paddy Baumann hit?
- Paddy Baumann hit 4 career home runs with 248 hits.
- What teams did Paddy Baumann play for?
- Paddy Baumann played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1911–1914) and the New York Yankees (1915–1917).
- What were Paddy Baumann's career stats?
- In 299 games, Paddy Baumann had 248 hits, 4 home runs, 101 RBI, 118 runs, and 30 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- What position did Paddy Baumann play?
- Paddy Baumann played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paddy Baumann and how much did he weigh?
- Paddy Baumann was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Paddy Baumann hit each season?
- Paddy Baumann's home runs by season: 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 1 in 1913, 0 in 1914, 2 in 1915, 1 in 1916, and 0 in 1917. His most in one season was 2, in 1915.
- What was Paddy Baumann's career batting average?
- Paddy Baumann batted .274 over his career, with 248 hits in 904 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paddy Baumann have?
- Paddy Baumann drove in 101 runs in his career.
- Is Paddy Baumann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paddy Baumann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.