Position: Third Baseman
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
5-11, 173lb (180cm, 78kg)
Born: March 13, 1886 in Trappe, MD us
Died: June 28, 1963 in Trappe, MD
Buried: Spring Hill Cemetery of Talbot County, Easton, MD
High School: Trappe HS (Trappe, MD)
Debut: September 21, 1908 (Age 22-192d, 3,113th in major league history) vs. CHW 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: September 29, 1922 (Age 36-200d) vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1955. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Home Run Baker's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1909 season
Full Name: John Franklin Baker
Nicknames: Home Run
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Career
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