A Trio of Frank Bakers: Who's who?

pholmer · 07-02-2025, 09:09 PM

I had heard of HOFer Frank "Home Run" Baker, but didn't know much about him. I looked into him when he was offered to me in a trade and found this:

pholmer · 07-02-2025, 09:37 PM

I immediately knew the photo was wrong, modern uniform, color photo. I was also pretty sure that the Frank Baker inducted into the HOF in 1928 was not black. I searched the OOTP photos folder and found three Frank Bakers.

Frank #1 and #2 were the same photo, showing a modern, black Frank Baker, attached to the stats and info for Frank "Home Run" Baker who played for the Athletics (Phil.) and Yankees from 1908 to 1922. Frank #3 (highlighted), however, proved to be the right photo.

pholmer · 07-02-2025, 10:39 PM

Since Frank Baker (#1) was the default photo, this is probably the reason his picture shows up on searches; one I saw listed him as 112 years old.

So who were these other Frank Bakers? I consulted Baseball-Reference.com and found them. Both played in MLB only a short time, and their careers overlapped.

The black Frank Baker played for Cleveland in 1969 and 1971.

pholmer · 07-02-2025, 10:52 PM

The third Frank Baker played for the Yankee and the Orioles from 1970 to 1974.

pholmer · 07-02-2025, 11:17 PM

If you're playing a game that includes these teams in these seasons, I hope this will help you keep your lineup accurate. Again, the three Frank Bakers are:

Frank "Home Run" Baker (#2) played from 1908-22 for the Yankees & Athletics, real name John Francis Baker, HOF 1928.

Frank Baker (#1) played for Cleveland in 1969 & 1971.

Frank W. Baker (#3) played for the Yankees & Orioles from 1970-74.

07-02-2025, 10:52 PM	#4
pholmer Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 170	A Trio of Frank Bakers The third Frank Baker played for the Yankee and the Orioles from 1970 to 1974. Attached Images

07-02-2025, 11:17 PM	#5
pholmer Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 170	A Trio of Frank Bakers If you're playing a game that includes these teams in these seasons, I hope this will help you keep your lineup accurate. Again, the three Frank Bakers are: Frank "Home Run" Baker (#2) played from 1908-22 for the Yankees & Athletics, real name John Francis Baker, HOF 1928. Frank Baker (#1) played for Cleveland in 1969 & 1971. Frank W. Baker (#3) played for the Yankees & Orioles from 1970-74. Last edited by pholmer; 08-13-2025 at 09:22 PM.

07-02-2025, 09:09 PM	#1
pholmer Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 170	A Trio of Frank Bakers: Who's who? I had heard of HOFer Frank "Home Run" Baker, but didn't know much about him. I looked into him when he was offered to me in a trade and found this: Attached Images

07-02-2025, 09:37 PM	#2
pholmer Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 170	A Trio of Frank Bakers I immediately knew the photo was wrong, modern uniform, color photo. I was also pretty sure that the Frank Baker inducted into the HOF in 1928 was not black. I searched the OOTP photos folder and found three Frank Bakers. Frank #1 and #2 were the same photo, showing a modern, black Frank Baker, attached to the stats and info for Frank "Home Run" Baker who played for the Athletics (Phil.) and Yankees from 1908 to 1922. Frank #3 (highlighted), however, proved to be the right photo. Attached Images Last edited by pholmer; 07-19-2025 at 05:02 PM.

07-02-2025, 10:39 PM	#3
pholmer Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 170	A Trio of Frank Bakers Since Frank Baker (#1) was the default photo, this is probably the reason his picture shows up on searches; one I saw listed him as 112 years old. So who were these other Frank Bakers? I consulted Baseball-Reference.com and found them. Both played in MLB only a short time, and their careers overlapped. The black Frank Baker played for Cleveland in 1969 and 1971. Attached Images