 Two seasons later, Baker was playing with the Chicago White Sox, where his first batting mark was .317 in 1950.The previous year, he led the American League for fielding, with .978.His best statistical season came in 1949 when he achieved a .251 batting average, 40 RBI, 101 hits, 15 doubles, 4 triples, and played 125 games—all career-highs.