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Paddy Baumann

Paddy Baumann Notable

b. December 20, 1885 · Detroit Tigers 1911–1914, New York Yankees 1915–1917

Paddy Baumann divided seven seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Detroit Tigers from 1911, then the New York Yankees through 1917.

Across 299 games he batted .274, with 248 hits and 118 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases.

He played 150 games at second base, with 395 assists and 35 errors. He turned 50 double plays.

He was born in Indianapolis, IN, USA on December 20, 1885, and died on November 20, 1969. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1911 DET 2694824 240 116111 .255
1912 DET 1642311 100 7654 .262
1913 DET 501913157 741 2216184 .298
1914 DET 31110 000 0210 .000
1915 NYY 762193064 1312 2828329 .292
1916 NYY 792373568 531 25191610 .287
1917 NYY 491101024 210 8492 .218
Career 299904118248 30134 101819230 .274

On this day & linked events

1885

Born December 20, 1885

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1969

Died November 20, 1969

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