Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 170lb (185cm, 77kg)
Born: June 15, 1925 in Davenport, IA us
Died: December 1, 1999 in Davenport, IA
Buried: Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL
High School: Davenport HS (Davenport, IA)
School: St. Ambrose University (Davenport, IA)
Debut: 1948 (10,376th in major league history)
AL/NL Debut:
September 20, 1953
(Age 28-097d)
vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 10, 1961
(Age 35-360d)
vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1948 season (Exceeded AL/NL rookie limits during 1954 season)
Full Name: Eugene Walter Baker
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Career
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1961 Fielding Game Log (as 3B)