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Baker, Frank

John Franklin Baker
Born: March 13, 1886, Trappe, Maryland
Died: June 28, 1963, Trappe, Maryland
Bats: 
Left
Throws: 
Right
Played For: 
Philadelphia A's (1908-1914), New York Yankees (1916-1919, 1921-1922)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1955
Biography: 

Playing in an era which favored slap hitters, Frank Baker developed a reputation as a slugger when he hit 11 home runs in 1911, plus two more during the World Series for the Philadelphia Athletics. Earning the nickname Home Run, Baker led the American League in homers for four seasons, but with never more than 12 in any one year. Baker was a .307 lifetime hitter, twice led the American League in RBIs and batted .363 in six World Series.

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Did You Know: 
that over his 13-year Major League career, Frank Baker never played a single big league inning at any position other than third base?
Frank Baker is a dangerous man at all times, and I don't care what they pitch him.
New York Yankees Manager Hal Chase