Career
He made his first-class debut in the same match as the slightly more successful James Turner. Neither of Baker"s two appearances were a success. He never reached double figures with the bat, and bowled a total of 23 overs without taking a wicket.
He did manage one catch, to dismiss Gloucestershire player Arthur Nott.
Baker was born in Walsall, then in Staffordshire. He died one day after his 70th birthday in West Hagley, Worcestershire.