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Harold Baines was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (1st) of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from St. Michaels HS (St. Michaels, MD). What position did Harold Baines play? Harold Baines was a Designated Hitter and Rightfielder.
- Easton, MD, United States
- March 15, 1959
Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15, 1959) is an American former designated hitter and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for five American League (AL) teams from 1980 to 2001, and is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox.
- .289
- 384
- 2,866
- 1,628
Harold Baines was a versatile hitter who played for seven teams in 22 seasons, mostly as a designated hitter. He had 2,866 hits, 384 home runs and six All-Star selections in his career.
Harold Baines was an excellent designated hitter (DH) playing 1,652 games at the position, a Major League record, and he held the mark for career home runs as a DH (236) until Edgar Martinez passed him in 2004.
- Harold Douglas Baines
- 03-15-1959 (Pisces)
- Easton, Maryland
- None
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Apr 11, 2022 · Hall of Famer Harold Baines, 63, survives and recovers from a life-saving heart and kidney transplant surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He will be on hand for the 2022 White Sox home opener on Tuesday, April 11th, 2022. He shares his story of survival, recovery and gratitude.
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Dec 10, 2018 · Harold Baines, a former White Sox and Orioles player, was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Today's Game Committee in 2018. The article analyzes the factors that led to his induction, such as his connections with some committee members, his longevity and his lack of peak performance.
Harold Baines is a retired designated hitter who played for the White Sox, Athletics and Orioles. He won the AL Player of the Week award seven times and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
