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Howard Baker Notable

b. March 1, 1888 · Cleveland Naps 1912, Chicago White Sox 1914–1915, New York Giants 1915

Howard Baker played for three clubs across four seasons as a third baseman, opening with the Cleveland Naps in 1912 and closing with the New York Giants in 1915.

Across 29 games he batted .220, with 18 hits and 5 runs. He finished with 1 double and 2 stolen bases.

He played 26 games at third base, with 36 assists and 5 errors. He turned 1 double plays.

He was born in Bridgeport, CT, USA on March 1, 1888, and died on January 16, 1964. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1912 CLE 113015 000 25110 .167
1914 CHW 1547413 110 5382 .277
1915 CHW/NYG 3500 000 0020 .000
Career 2982518 110 78212 .220

On this day & linked events

1888

Born March 1, 1888

Bridgeport, CT, USA

1964

Died January 16, 1964