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Steve Baker

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1977-1986 (1978-1983)
Proper Name
Steven Byrne Baker
Positions
P (270)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-0 / 185
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 30,1956
High School
Monte Vista (Spring Valley,CA)
Colleges
Grossmont College (El Cajon,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1974-18-420-New York Mets
MLB Debut
May 25,1978
MLBAM ID
110487
Retrosheet#
bakes101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career7-1684266237.02621315.131.64

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1977Montgomery RebelsSouAADET-20454.301582007069.0654433235714101.458.480.264.579.265.742.03
1978Evansville TripletsAmerAAADET-21813.21161643000101.0933936353874051.458.290.274.727.753.481.64
1978Detroit TigersALMLBDET3121244.5515100015063.1663732642396001.719.380.855.975.545.260.93
1979Evansville TripletsAmerAAADET-22027.71530002014.0181312110151022.0011.570.646.439.648.361.50
1979Detroit TigersALMLBDET3122176.6421120029184.09763621351547261.7610.391.395.465.796.751.06
1980Evansville TripletsAmerAAADET-23136.62951004034.0432725123180021.9411.380.266.094.767.150.78
1980Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-23653.20171750000107.0934738868544091.507.820.675.724.543.950.79
1981Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-248144.56302651240160.017094811377799031.549.560.734.334.445.291.03
1982Tacoma TigersPCLAAAOAK-251352.48232293010163.01476545668792051.328.120.333.754.363.591.16
1982Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK3625114.56530022025.230141334140001.3210.521.051.404.914.913.50
1983Tacoma TigersPCLAAAOAK-26494.5513136100085.0754943630674031.247.940.643.187.095.192.23
1983Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK3626334.33351001834554.0593226426233021.579.830.674.333.835.330.88
1983St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN4126011.80800038010.010420413011.409.000.003.600.903.600.25
1984Louisville RedbirdsAmerAAASLN-271094.352825100130171.218691831752863041.399.750.892.734.514.771.65
1985Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-289123.91272780000181.220099791468904001.489.910.693.374.464.901.32
1986Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN-296126.21272120561126.01749987939653021.6912.430.642.794.647.071.67
1977AATotal--DET----454.301582070069.0654433235714101.458.480.264.579.265.742.03
1978AAATotal--DET----813.21161643000101.0933936353874051.458.290.274.727.753.481.64
1978MLBTotal--DET----244.5515100051063.1663732642396001.719.380.855.975.545.260.93
1979AAATotal--DET----027.71530020014.0181312110151022.0011.570.646.439.648.361.50
1979MLBTotal--DET----176.6421120092184.09763621351547261.7610.391.395.465.796.751.06
1980AAATotal--TOR,DET----784.02262260400141.013674639917240111.618.680.575.814.604.720.79
1981AAATotal--TOR----8144.56302651420160.017094811377799031.549.560.734.334.445.291.03
1982AAATotal--OAK----1352.48232293100163.01476545668792051.328.120.333.754.363.591.16
1982MLBTotal--OAK----114.56530022025.230141334140001.3210.521.051.404.914.913.50
1983AAATotal--OAK----494.5513136100085.0754943630674031.247.940.643.187.095.192.23
1983MLBTotal--OAK,SLN----343.94431004221564.0693628430246031.559.700.564.223.385.060.80
1984AAATotal--SLN----1094.352825100310171.218691831752863041.399.750.892.734.514.771.65
1985AAATotal--MON----9123.91272780000181.220099791468904001.489.910.693.374.464.901.32
1986AAATotal--LAN----6126.21272120651126.01749987939653021.6912.430.642.794.647.071.67
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB7165.1384260058266237.02621501352612713119291.649.950.994.824.975.701.03
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL011.80800083010.010420413011.409.000.003.600.903.600.25
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL7155.2776260050236227.02521461332612313016281.659.991.034.885.155.791.06
Tot:Minors (10 yrs)Minors69774.1721018352827811212.1126466756280523711381351.479.380.593.885.284.951.36
Tot:AAA (9 yrs)AAA65724.1619517550820811143.1119962352978488640340351.489.440.613.845.044.901.31
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA454.301582070069.0654433235714101.458.480.264.579.265.742.03

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1982Tacoma TigersPCLAAAOAK-25P2300000000000010000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1984Louisville RedbirdsAmerAAASLN-27P2810000020000010000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1985Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-28P271311000100070200011501.077.077.077.154.000.000.1670.0046.670.000.00
1986Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN-29P272937100700190310083416.241.258.276.534.069.035.3332.9426.479.000.00
1977AATotal--DET------1500000000000000000000Sou1977
1982AAATotal--OAK------23000000000000100001000.000.00PCL1982
1984AAATotal--SLN------2810000020000010000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00Amer1984
1985AAATotal--MON------271311000100070200011501.077.077.077.154.000.000.1670.0046.67Amer1985
1986AAATotal--LAN------272937100700190310083416.241.258.276.534.069.034.3332.9426.479.00PCL1986
Tot:Minors (5 yrs)Minors120434810010001160710095217.186.200.209.409.047.023.2861.9230.7716.00
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA105434810010001160710095217.186.200.209.409.047.023.2861.9230.7716.00
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA1500000000000000000000

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1978Detroit TigersALMLB21P151063.1351098820.8.8890.50.131.179.3100.010
1978Evansville TripletsAmerAAA21P16--68001414001.0000.90.000.0011.8100.09
1979Detroit TigersALMLB22P211284.038011111530.6251.0000.50.131.1713.0100.08
1979Evansville TripletsAmerAAA22P5--110022001.0000.40.000.003.7100.016
1980Syracuse ChiefsILAAA23P17--111120242200.9171.30.000.0012.2100.06
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1977Montgomery RebelsSouAADET2086511-15Ed Brinkman--dnq
1978Evansville TripletsAmerAAADET2178581-16Les Moss--dnq
1978Detroit TigersALMLBDET2186765-15Ralph Houkdnq
1979Evansville TripletsAmerAAADET2278581-5Jim Leyland--League Champions
1979Detroit TigersALMLBDET2285765-21Sparky Anderson, Les Moss, Dick Tracewskidnq
1980Evansville TripletsAmerAAADET2361742-9Jim Leyland--dnq
1980Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2358818-17Harry Werner--dnq
1981Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2460807-30Bob Humphreys--dnq
1982Tacoma TigersPCLAAAOAK2584591-23Edward Nottle--Lost in Semi-Finals
1982Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2568945-5Billy Martindnq
1983Tacoma TigersPCLAAAOAK2665774-13Bob Didier--dnq
1983Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2674884-35Steve Borosdnq
1983St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2679834-8Whitey Herzogdnq
1984Louisville RedbirdsAmerAAASLN2779764-28Jim Fregosi--League Champions
1985Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON2861814-27Felipe Alou--dnq
1986Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN2954885-27Terry Collins--dnq
16 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1985-12-16Traded from Montreal Expos to Baltimore Orioles for Nelson NormanBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1985-01-02Signed to Minor League contractMontreal ExposNoHist
1985-01-01Released by CardinalsNoHist
1983-09-02Traded from Oakland Athletics to St. Louis Cardinals for Tom Dozier (9/16/1983) and Jim Strichek (9/16/1983)St. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1982-03-09Signed contract with AthleticsOakland AthleticsNoHist
1982-01-28Released by Blue JaysNoHist
1980-06-06Sold by Detroit Tigers to Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysNoHist
1976-05-10Signed as amateur free agentDetroit TigersNoHist
8 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
43
Walks
51
Hittable
41
SO/BB
47
vsPower
41
Hitting
6
Durability
60
Team
.498

[Career Highlights]

[1974]  Drafted by the New York Mets in Round #18 (#420) out of Monte Vista (Spring Valley,CA) (Did not sign)
[1977]  Played for Montgomery Rebels (AA)
[1978]  Played for Evansville Triplets (AAA) ... Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB) ... Led Amer in Shutouts, Home Runs per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in Amer in Earned Run Average, Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1979]  Played for Evansville Triplets (AAA) ... Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1980]  Played for Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) ... Played for Evansville Triplets (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Walks Allowed
[1981]  Played for Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Losses, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed
[1982]  Played for Tacoma Tigers (AAA) ... Played for Tacoma Tigers (AAA) ... Played for Oakland Athletics (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in PCL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Complete Games, Shutouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings
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