Moose Baxter

Moose Baxter, born in 1876, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 19 to April 24 in 1907. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short, appearing in only six games, Baxter made his mark as a position player during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. The early 1900s were characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where pitching dominated, and offensive statistics were generally lower than those seen in later decades. Throughout his six-game career, Baxter recorded four hits, resulting in a batting average of .19. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he was not noted for stealing bases. Despite these modest statistics, Baxter's presence in the majors during this transitional period of baseball history reflects the competitive nature of the sport at the time, where many players sought to establish themselves amidst a backdrop of changing strategies and fan expectations. Moose Baxter remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing those players who contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.