Born March 13, 1886, in Trappe, Maryland, was John 'Home Run' Baker, a Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman. Baker played in and was on the Philadelphia Athletics World Series teams of 1910, 1911, and 1913. John was also the AL Home Run leader from 1911–14; AL RBI leader 1912, 13 all with those fabulous Philadelphia A's teams.
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Home Run Baker
When one goes down in history with the words "Home Run" ahead of your last name, the expectations are high for power-hitting. However, when we study the career of John Franklin "Frank" Home Run Baker, the name is somewhat deceiving to our modern eye. This includes his brilliant MLB's American League career with the Philadelphia Athletics teams. Ironically, Baker never hit more than 12 home runs in a season and only 96 career base cleaners but yet John Baker is still remembered as the "original home run king of the majors"
Despite his individual brilliance, Baker's legacy is intertwined with the success of Connie Mack's legendary Athletics teams. Alongside teammates like Eddie Collins and Chief Bender, Baker was a key contributor to five World Series appearances and three championships (1910, 1911, 1913). His clutch hitting and power were instrumental in the Athletics' dominance.
Despite playing in a low-scoring era, Baker finished his career with 96 home runs, a significant accomplishment for his time. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952, a testament to his impact on the game.
Home Run Baker's story serves as a reminder of the forgotten heroes of baseball's early eras. While his feats may not translate as directly to the modern game dominated by home runs, his power hitting in a low-scoring era deserves recognition and left his mark on baseball history.
Despite his individual brilliance, Baker's legacy is intertwined with the success of Connie Mack's legendary Athletics teams. Alongside teammates like Eddie Collins and Chief Bender, Baker was a key contributor to five World Series appearances and three championships (1910, 1911, 1913). His clutch hitting and power were instrumental in the Athletics' dominance.
Despite playing in a low-scoring era, Baker finished his career with 96 home runs, a significant accomplishment for his time. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952, a testament to his impact on the game.
Home Run Baker's story serves as a reminder of the forgotten heroes of baseball's early eras. While his feats may not translate as directly to the modern game dominated by home runs, his power hitting in a low-scoring era deserves recognition and left his mark on baseball history.
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