Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Platoon Splits
Home or Away
First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Position: Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born: February 22, 1911 in Paw Creek, NC us
Died: April 13, 2006 in Myrtle Beach, SC
Buried: Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Woodleaf, NC
High School: Boyden HS (Salisbury, NC)
Debut:
May 4, 1940
(Age 29-072d,
8,893rd in major league history)
vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
August 1, 1949
(Age 38-160d)
vs. BSN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1941 season
Full Name: William Presley Baker
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Career
0.1
588
145
2
.247
45
68
6
.328
.316
.644
79
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Season Totals