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Home Run Baker

Third Base7 seasons1908–1914

Biography

Home Run Baker was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born March 13, 1886 in Trappe, MD. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 173 pounds, Home Baker debuted on September 21, 1908 and last played on September 29, 1922.

Over 1575 major-league games, Home Baker batted .307 with 1838 hits, 96 home runs, and 987 RBI in 5984 at-bats.

Every one of Home's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

March 13, 1886

Birthplace

Trappe, MD

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

5' 11", 173 lb

MLB Debut

September 21, 1908

Final Game

September 29, 1922

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1575 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1575	5984	887	1838	315	103	96	987	473	182	.307	.363	.442	.805

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	9	31	9	0	2	.290
1909	Philadelphia Athletics	148	541	165	4	85	.305
1910	Philadelphia Athletics	146	561	159	2	74	.283
1911	Philadelphia Athletics	148	592	198	11	115	.334
1912	Philadelphia Athletics	149	577	200	10	130	.347
1913	Philadelphia Athletics	149	564	190	12	117	.337
1914	Philadelphia Athletics	150	570	182	9	89	.319
1916	New York Yankees	100	360	97	10	52	.269
1917	New York Yankees	146	553	156	6	71	.282
1918	New York Yankees	126	504	154	6	62	.306
1919	New York Yankees	141	567	166	10	83	.293
1921	New York Yankees	94	330	97	9	71	.294
1922	New York Yankees	69	234	65	7	36	.278

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Home Baker appears across the 1908-1914 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Home Baker played 899 games with 1103 hits and 612 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Home Run Baker.

Eddie Plank Amos Strunk Eddie Collins Sr.Chief Bender Rube Oldring Jack Coombs Jack Barry Jack Lapp

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Home Run Baker play?

Home Run Baker was a third baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Home Run Baker play for the Athletics?

Home Run Baker appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1908-1914.

Where was Home Run Baker born?

Home Run Baker was born on March 13, 1886 in Trappe, MD.

What were Home Run Baker's MLB career stats?

Over 1575 MLB games, Home Baker hit .307 with 1838 hits, 96 home runs, and 987 RBI.

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