Phil Baker (baseball)
Encyclopedia
Philip Baker was a first baseman
, outfielder
and catcher
in Major League Baseball
from 1883-1886. He played in the minors from 1878–1889, with the exception of 1880-1882 when he was black listed.
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
, outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
and catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
from 1883-1886. He played in the minors from 1878–1889, with the exception of 1880-1882 when he was black listed.