Don Baylor
#15
AT Designated Hitter
1970—1988
Designated Hitter
BORN
June 28, 1949, in Austin, TX
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
6-1 / 190
MLB DEBUT
September 18, 1970
FINAL GAME
October 1, 1988
PRIMARY TEAM
California Angels
.260
BATTING AVERAGE
2135
HITS
28.4
WAR
.342
ON-BASE PCT
338
HOME RUNS
21.6
WAR7
.436
SLUGGING
.777
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
2.0
WAR PER SEASON
AL Most Valuable Player in 1979, wasn’t afraid of anyone, learned at the feet of Frank Robinson.
Compared to Hall of Fame Designated Hitters
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Baylor |
28.4 |
21.6 |
13.3 |
10.5 |
25.0 |
2.0 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
64.1 |
37.4 |
25.6 |
17.4 |
50.8 |
4.3 |
Where Does Don Baylor Rank
Among Designated Hitters?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
11 |
15 |
15 |
16 |
12 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |