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Jeff Baker

31-Year-Old Outfielder – Texas Rangers

2013 Stats

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.326

HR

4

RBI

7

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7

SB

0

2013 RotoWire Projections

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2013 Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Baker played for three teams in 2012 while enduring the worst season of his career. Baker hit for just a .656 OPS over 201 plate appearances with the Cubs, Tigers and Braves. He has played sparingly i...

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LEAGUE: Majors   40 MAN: YES   BATS: R   THROWS: R   HT: 6' 2"   WT: 210   DOB: 3/1/1982   BORN: Bad Kissingen, West Germany   COLLEGE: Clemson   DRAFTED: 4th Rd    Show ContractHide Contract

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Signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in January of 2013.

May 11, 2013  –  Jeff Baker News

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Getting another spot start in place of the struggling David Murphy, Baker went 1-for-3 and hit what turned out to be the game-winning home run in the seventh inning against the Astros on Friday.

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Jeff Baker Stats
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Year Age Lg Tm G PA AB R H XBH 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO SH SF HBP AVG OBP SLG OPS
2004 22 A Vis 73 325 271 60 88 35 23 1 11 64 1 0 47 73 0 1 6 .325 .434 .539 .973
2004 22 AA TUL 24 99 91 10 27 10 5 1 4 20 0 0 7 22 0 1 0 .297 .343 .505 .848
2005 23 AA TUL 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 23 AAA COL 61 248 228 40 69 27 16 1 10 41 3 1 16 44 1 2 1 .303 .348 .513 .861
2005 23 MAJ COL 12 43 38 6 8 5 4 0 1 4 0 0 5 12 0 0 0 .211 .302 .395 .697
2006 24 AAA COL 128 538 482 71 147 54 30 4 20 108 7 1 46 110 1 4 5 .305 .369 .508 .877
2006 24 MAJ COL 18 58 57 13 21 14 7 2 5 21 2 0 1 14 0 0 0 .368 .379 .825 1.204
2007 25 AAA COL 7 27 26 3 6 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 .231 .259 .385 .644
2007 25 MAJ COL 85 159 144 17 32 8 2 2 4 12 0 0 13 40 0 0 2 .222 .296 .347 .643
2008 26 MAJ COL 104 333 299 55 80 35 22 1 12 48 4 0 26 85 1 6 1 .268 .322 .468 .791
2009 27 A Mod 2 6 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 .400 .500 .600 1.100
2009 27 AAA COL 7 27 23 3 5 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 .217 .333 .435 .768
2009 27 MAJ CHN 69 224 203 27 62 20 15 1 4 21 0 0 17 46 0 2 2 .305 .362 .448 .810
2009 27 MAJ COL 12 24 23 0 3 1 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 7 0 0 0 .130 .167 .217 .384
2009  (Multiple Teams) 27 MAJ CHN/COL 81 248 226 27 65 21 15 2 4 24 1 0 18 53 0 2 2 .288 .343 .425 .768
2010 28 MAJ CHN 79 224 206 29 56 19 13 2 4 21 1 0 16 50 0 1 1 .272 .326 .413 .739
2011 29 AAA Iow 3 10 10 1 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .300 .300 .600 .900
2011 29 MAJ CHC 81 212 201 20 54 16 12 1 3 23 0 0 10 46 0 1 0 .269 .302 .383 .685
2012 30 MAJ CHC 54 144 134 16 36 15 10 1 4 20 4 1 8 28 0 2 0 .269 .306 .448 .754
2012 30 MAJ DET 15 37 35 1 7 2 2 0 0 4 0 0 2 10 0 0 0 .200 .243 .257 .500
2012 30 MAJ ATL 14 20 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 .105 .150 .105 .255
2012  (Multiple Teams) 30 MAJ CHC/DET/ATL 83 201 188 18 45 17 12 1 4 25 4 1 11 48 0 2 0 .239 .279 .378 .656
2013 31 MAJ TEX 24 50 43 7 14 6 2 0 4 7 0 0 6 11 0 0 1 .326 .420 .651 1.071
AccuScore ROS Projections MAJ   Subscribe now to see the 2013 Rest Of Season AccuScore projections for Jeff Baker
3-Year Averages MAJ   81 211 198 22 51 16 12 1 3 23 1 0 12 48 0 1 0 .258 .299 .374 .672
Career  (View All) MAJ   567 1528 1402 192 375 141 89 11 41 185 12 1 106 359 1 12 7 .267 .320 .434 .754

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Jeff Baker Game Log    (View Full Game Log)
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DATE OPP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS HBP SF E AVG OBP SLG OPS
May. 21 Oak Did not play.
May. 20 Oak 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326 .420 .651 1.071
May. 19 Det Did not play.
May. 18 Det Did not play.
May. 17 Det 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .429 .667 1.096
May. 16 Det Did not play.
May. 15 @Oak Did not play.
May. 14 @Oak 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .350 .447 .700 1.147
May. 13 @Oak 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .342 .444 .711 1.155
May. 12 @Hou 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .351 .455 .730 1.185
May. 11 @Hou 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .351 .455 .730 1.185
May. 10 @Hou 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .429 .722 1.151
May. 8 @Mil Did not play.
May. 7 @Mil 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .436 .667 1.103
May. 6 @ChC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313 .421 .656 1.077
May. 5 Bos 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .432 .677 1.109
May. 4 Bos Did not play.
May. 3 Bos 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .412 .700 1.112
May. 2 CWS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 .321 .406 .679 1.085
May. 1 CWS 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .360 .448 .760 1.208
Apr. 30 CWS 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .364 .462 .682 1.144
Apr. 28 @Min Did not play.
Apr. 27 @Min 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .455 .556 1.011
Apr. 26 @Min Did not play.
Apr. 25 @Min Did not play.
Apr. 24 @LAA Did not play.
Apr. 23 @LAA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .444 .600 1.044
Apr. 22 @LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .444 .600 1.044
Apr. 21 Sea 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .357 .471 .643 1.114
Apr. 20 Sea Did not play.
Last 7 Days 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Last 14 Days 11 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 .364 .417 .636 1.053
Last 30 Days 30 5 10 1 0 3 5 3 7 0 0 1 0 0 .333 .412 .667 1.079
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Jeff Baker: MLB Games Played By Position

Year C 1B 2B 3B SS OF LF CF RF DH
2013 3 3 15 14 1
2012 20 9 4 31 5 26
2011 19 18 11 11 1 10 3
2010 4 26 33 4 4
2009 3 52 20

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Jeff Baker Split Stats    (View Full Split Stats)

Vs. Left

Year AB R HR RBI SB AVG SLG OPS
2013326460.344.7811.243
2012129133172.240.388.665
2011121153170.314.463.812

Vs. Right

Year AB R HR RBI SB AVG SLG OPS
2013111010.273.273.545
2012595182.237.356.637
2011805060.200.263.491

Home

Year AB R HR RBI SB AVG SLG OPS
2013225340.273.7271.135
201292101164.250.370.670
20111058190.229.314.571

Away

Year AB R HR RBI SB AVG SLG OPS
2013212130.381.5711.006
2012968390.229.385.643
201196122140.313.458.808
Jeff Baker Advanced Stats
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Year Age Lg Tm PA AB Walk Rate Strikeout Rate BB/K Ratio Contact Rate BABIP Isolated Power
2004 22 A Vis 325 271 14.5% 22.5% 0.64 73% .412 .214
2004 22 AA TUL 99 91 7.1% 22.2% 0.32 76% .354 .208
2005 23 AA TUL 4 4 0% 25% 0.00 75% .000 .000
2005 23 AAA COL 248 228 6.5% 17.7% 0.36 81% .339 .210
2005 23 MAJ COL 43 38 11.6% 27.9% 0.42 68% .280 .184
2006 24 AAA COL 538 482 8.6% 20.4% 0.42 77% .361 .203
2006 24 MAJ COL 58 57 1.7% 24.1% 0.07 75% .421 .457
2007 25 AAA COL 27 26 3.7% 29.6% 0.13 69% .294 .154
2007 25 MAJ COL 159 144 8.2% 25.2% 0.33 72% .280 .125
2008 26 MAJ COL 333 299 7.8% 25.5% 0.31 72% .337 .200
2009 27 A Mod 6 5 16.7% 16.7% 1.00 80% .500 .200
2009 27 AAA COL 27 23 14.8% 11.1% 1.33 87% .211 .218
2009 27 MAJ CHN 224 203 7.6% 20.5% 0.37 77% .379 .143
2009 27 MAJ COL 24 23 4.2% 29.2% 0.14 70% .188 .087
2009  (Multiple Teams) 27 MAJ CHN/COL 248 226 7.3% 21.4% 0.34 77% .361 .137
2010 28 MAJ CHN 224 206 7.1% 22.3% 0.32 76% .342 .141
2011 29 AAA Iow 10 10 0% 10% 0.00 90% .333 .300
2011 29 MAJ CHC 212 201 4.7% 21.7% 0.22 77% .336 .114
2012 30 MAJ CHC 144 134 5.6% 19.4% 0.29 79% .314 .179
2012 30 MAJ DET 37 35 5.4% 27% 0.20 71% .280 .057
2012 30 MAJ ATL 20 19 5% 50% 0.10 47% .222 .000
2012  (Multiple Teams) 30 MAJ CHC/DET/ATL 201 188 5.5% 23.9% 0.23 74% .301 .139
2013 31 MAJ TEX 50 43 12% 22% 0.55 74% .357 .325
3-Year Averages MAJ   211 198 5.7% 22.7% 0.25 76% .327 .116
Career MAJ   1528 1402 6.9% 23.5% 0.30 74% .333 .167

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2013 Stat Review for Jeff Baker    As compared to the top 350 hitters in 2012 (min 200 PA)

Contact

Good contact skills often lead to better fantasy stats.

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.326 AVG
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74% Contact Rate
WEAK
.357 BABIP
HIGH
Power

SLG and ISO are useful indicators of power.

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.651 SLG
ELITE
.325 ISO
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Plate Discipline

Patience at the plate often leads to positive outcomes.

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0.55 BB/K
GOOD
12.0% BB Rate
GREAT
22.0% K Rate
WEAK
OPS/OBP

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1.071 OPS
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.420 OBP
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Career Batter vs. Pitcher Stats    (View All Matchup Data)

Best Matchups for Jeff Baker (by OPS, min 4 AB)

Batter Team AB H HR RBI BB K SB AVG SLG OPS
Aaron Laffey LA 5 3 1 2 0 0 0 .600 1.400 2.000
Andrew Miller BOS 4 2 1 3 0 1 0 .500 1.500 2.000
Jon Lester BOS 7 6 0 0 0 1 0 .857 1.000 1.857
Zach Duke WAS 12 7 2 4 0 2 1 .583 1.083 1.667
Hiroki Kuroda NY-A 4 2 0 0 0 2 0 .500 1.000 1.500
Edinson Volquez SD 4 1 1 1 2 1 2 .250 1.000 1.500
Brad Thompson MIN 4 2 0 2 1 0 0 .500 .750 1.350
Ted Lilly LA 12 5 1 2 1 3 0 .417 .833 1.295
Tim Hudson ATL 4 1 1 3 0 2 0 .250 1.000 1.250
Johan Santana NY-N 9 3 1 1 0 1 0 .333 .889 1.222

Worst Matchups for Jeff Baker (by OPS, min 4 AB)

Batter Team AB H HR RBI BB K SB AVG SLG OPS
Tony Pena ANA 6 0 0 0 1 4 0 .000 .000 .250
Pat Misch DET 6 0 0 1 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
John Danks CHI-A 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 .000 .000 .000
Charlie Morton PIT 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Nick Masset CIN 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 .000 .000
Joe Thatcher SD 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 .000 .000 .000
Billy Buckner ANA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Chris Capuano LA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Yovani Gallardo MIL 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Ian Kennedy AZ 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000

Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season.     Jump To:     ▲ Basic Stats      ▲ Split Stats      ▲ Advanced Stats      ▲ Games By Position

Jeff Baker: Past News Updates   ( ▲ View most recent update )

Baker got the spot start for the struggling David Murphy on Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with a home run against the White Sox.

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Baker (knee) was available off the bench Friday and is expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday against lefty Pedro Hernandez, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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X-rays on Baker's injured knee came back negative Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

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Baker left Tuesday's game at the Angels in the first inning after colliding with a padded wall in foul territory while making a sliding catch. He was diagnosed with a bruised right knee, ESPN Dallas reports.

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Baker's contract was purchased by the Rangers on Sunday, the team's official site reports.

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Baker has been informed by manager Ron Washington that he will break camp on the major-league roster, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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Baker, who leads all of baseball in average this spring, is considered a lock to break camp with Texas.

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Baker signed a minor league deal with the Rangers that includes an invitation to spring training, ESPN Dallas reports.

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RotoWire's Preseason Outlooks

2013

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2012

Baker offers some defensive versatility, given his ability to play first, second, third and both corner-outfield spots, and he's capable of hitting lefties (.314/.349/.463 in 121 at-bats). That said, he doesn't play any position particularly well, can't hit righties at all, doesn't hit for power and rarely draws a walk. The Cubs offered Baker arbitration in December, so he could be back in a utility role.

2011

Baker signed a one-year deal in December, which means he'll return as a part-time second baseman and back up Carlos Pena at first and Aramis Ramirez at third. Baker's defense is merely average, and while he has modest power, his plate discipline and contact skills are below par. The younger (and left-handed) Blake DeWitt should get most of the playing time, but it's unclear exactly how the at-bats will be split up.

2010

Baker came over from the Rockies in a midseason trade and wrestled the starting second-base job from the struggling Mike Fontenot. Baker hit well for the Cubs down the stretch in a 203-at-bat sample, but his poor plate discipline and average-at-best defense make him a stopgap and not a long-term solution. Baker will likely compete with Fontenot for the job again this spring, and the two could even wind up in a lefty-righty platoon that favors Fontenot.

2009

Injuries to Troy Tulowitzki and Clint Barmes enabled Baker to get a toehold in the lineup at second base, where he showed himself to be a four-corners guy, not a middle infielder. He'd make a fine right-handed half of a platoon at third base should the Rockies find a new home for Garret Atkins. Second-base eligibility and Coors Field make him a nice middle infield play for 2009, but keep playing-time expectations down.

2008

Baker spent 2007 as a utility player seeing time in the outfield, first base and third base. Last year was somewhat of a lost season as he received only 144 at-bats and never received an opportunity for consistent playing time. He's a great athlete with 25-homer potential. The Rockies may try him at second base in spring training if they do not find a replacement for Kaz Matsui. Otherwise he'll be relegated to a utility role. If Baker is traded during the offseason and finds a starting role, he's a definite sleeper candidate.

2007

Baker had his first full injury-free season in 2006, batting .305/.369/.508 for Triple-A Colorado Springs before receiving a September call-up, where he was just as impressive. With 14 extra-base hits in just 57 at-bats for the Rockies, Baker took a huge step forward in a bid to earn a regular spot with the team in 2007. He's certainly earned at least a bench job. With Brad Hawpe being mentioned in trade rumors this winter, it's unclear how to project Baker. He should get at least 200 at-bats, but the potential is there for far more.

2006

Baker batted .303/.348/.513 with quality power at Triple-A and was in-line for a September call-up before breaking his thumb. There has been talk of Baker moving to the outfield in order to make room for blue-chip prospect Ian Stewart at third base. For now, Baker will start 2006 at Triple-A Colorado Springs and should challenge Garrett Atkins for playing time by midseason.

2005

Baker finds himself between a rock and a hard place—i.e., Garrett Atkins and Ian Stewart—in his quest to start at third base for the Rockies. He'll get the starting nod at Double-A Tulsa in 2005 after hitting a combined .318 with 15 HR in two levels of the minors in 2004, and he could get a cup of coffee in September if he impresses and can stay healthy. Best-case scenario is that Baker, who played some shortstop in college, assumes a regular starting role in 2006 if Atkins or Clint Barmes fizzle out on the left side of the infield.

2004

Baker's rookie season at low Single-A ball was cut short in '03 due to a recurring wrist injury, but he still managed to show flashes of promise, hitting 11 homers in 270 ABs. He's had three operations on the wrist already, so it's obviously a situation that warrants concern for the Rockies. Baker was regarded as one of the top five hitters in the 2002 draft, so there's no reason to believe that he cannot continue to progress - and rapidly at that - if the wrist is finally healed.

2003

Watch Baker carefully next season - he was perceived to be one of the top five hitters in the 2002 draft, but "unsignable" due to his affiliation with agent Scott Boras and slipped to the fourth round. Beyond his talent, he fills a spot where the organization has a gaping hole in terms of prospects, so he could climb the ladder quickly.