1980–2001 · DH

Harold Baines

6' 2", 175 lbs·Lived to 67·Bats L / Throws L

Hall of Fame · 2019Silver SluggerAll-Star

The Almanac's Take

Harold Baines' Hall of Fame case rode on consistency rather than dominance. Over 22 seasons as a designated hitter, he accumulated 2830 games and a .289 average with 384 home runs—steady production that generated a 110 career OPS+. His 1984 season in Chicago showcased his ceiling: .304 with 29 homers and an OPS+ of 128. Six All-Star selections and a Silver Slugger award reflected his reputation as a professional hitter, though his 2019 Hall election via the Veterans Committee proved divisive among those questioning whether longevity alone warranted enshrinement.

Career Highs

.943

Best OPS · 1995

Most HR · 1984

113

Most RBI · 1985

.313

Best AVG · 1993

Career Arc · OPS

22 seasons

Statistical Comps

Isaac Paredes

97%

2025 season

ISO .204 · K% 17.4 · BB% 11.4 · HR% 4.6

Carlos Correa

96%

2024 season

ISO .207 · K% 16.7 · BB% 10.9 · HR% 3.8

Drake Baldwin

96%

2025 season

ISO .195 · K% 15.2 · BB% 8.5 · HR% 4.3

Career · Batting

22 seasons

Year	Team	G	AB	HR	RBI	AVG	OPS	OPS+
1980	CWS	141	491	13	49	.255	.686	96
1981	CWS	82	280	10	41	.286	.800	116
1982	CWS	161	608	25	105	.271	.790	111
1983	CWS	156	596	20	99	.280	.776	109
1984	CWS	147	569	29	94	.304	.903	128
1985	CWS	160	640	22	113	.309	.815	114
1986	CWS	145	570	21	88	.296	.803	111
1987	CWS	132	505	20	93	.293	.831	111
1988	CWS	158	599	13	81	.277	.758	109
1989	CWS	146	505	16	72	.309	.860	124
1990	TEX	135	415	16	65	.284	.819	115
1991	ATH	141	488	20	90	.295	.857	121
1992	ATH	140	478	16	76	.253	.723	103
1993	BAL	118	416	20	78	.313	.900	122
1994	BAL	94	326	16	54	.294	.840	110
1995	BAL	127	385	24	63	.299	.943	125
1996	CWS	143	495	22	95	.311	.902	118
1997	CWS	137	452	16	67	.301	.832	110
1998	BAL	104	293	9	57	.300	.819	108
1999	BAL	135	430	25	103	.312	.919	118
2000	BAL	96	283	11	39	.254	.754	96
2001	CWS	32	84	0	6	.131	.345	45
Career		2830	9908	384	1628	.289	—	—

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