About Kirtley Baker
Lived 1869 – 1927 (aged 57). Kirtley Baker was an American baseball player.
Kirtley Baker (June 24, 1869 – April 15, 1927) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Alleghenys (now Pirates), and Washington Senators.
The Orioles attempted to convert Baker from pitching to hitting but was released when the short-lived experiment failed. After his career, he lived in Lawrenceburg, Indiana after his baseball career ended where he variously operated a soda fountain, candy store, movie theater and grocery store. He was also active in Freemasonry, the Knights of Pythias and Improved Order of Red Men.
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Who was Kirtley Baker?
American baseball player
When was Kirtley Baker born?
Kirtley Baker was born on 24 June 1869 in Aurora.
When did Kirtley Baker die?
Kirtley Baker died on 15 April 1927 in Covington.
What was Kirtley Baker's occupation?
Kirtley Baker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Kirtley Baker?
Kirtley Baker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kirtley Baker. https://biography.guide/kirtley-baker/
MLA: "Kirtley Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kirtley-baker/.
Chicago: "Kirtley Baker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kirtley-baker/.
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