Phil Baker Notable

Phil Baker divided four seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Baltimore Orioles from 1883, then the Washington Nationals through 1886.

Across 195 games he batted .259, with 212 hits and 134 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 20 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

He played 95 games at first base, with 876 putouts and 35 errors. He turned 42 double plays.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on September 19, 1856, and died on June 4, 1940. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.