Bill Baker
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born:
February 22, 1911
in Paw Creek, NC
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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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1949 Fielding Game Log (as C)