Charles John "Paddy" Baumann (December 20, 1885 – November 20, 1969) was an American second baseman. His professional career lasted 21 years, including seven years in

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(MLB) for the

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from 1911 to 1914 and the

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from 1915 to 1917.

Early years

Baumann was born in

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in 1885.

Professional career

Baumann began playing professional baseball in 1908 playing for the

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, and

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. He then played three years with the

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from 1909 to 1911. In June 1911, the

purchased Bauman from New Bedford in exchange for $2,500 and first baseman

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. He made his major league debut on August 10, 1911, and appeared in 26 games for the Tigers during that season, including 21 games as a starter at second base. He compiled a .255 batting average with 11 RBIs. At second base, he tallied 58 putouts, 71 assists, six errors, and six double plays in 135 chances. He returned to the Tigers in 1912 as a utility infielder, appearing in 16 games, including xix at third base, five at second base, and two in the outfield. At the plate, he hit .255 with seven RBIs in 42 at bats. He also played 54 games for the

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in 1912. In 1913, he again split his season between Detroit (50 games) and Providence (75 games). In his time with the 1913 Tigers, he started 49 games at second base and compiled a career-high .298 batting average in 191 at batss. Bauman spent the bulk of the 1914 season with Providence, appearing in 143 games with the Grays. He joined the

in 1915 and appeared in 204 games for the club over the next three seasons. He played a utility role for the Yankees, appearing in 70 games at second base, 46 games at third base, and 36 games in the outfield. He appeared in his last major league game on September 8, 1917. He compiled a career major-league batting average of .274 with four

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, 101 RBI and a .350

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in 299 major league games. Bauman continued playing in the minor leagues for another decade, including stints with the Toledo Iron Men (1918, 1921),

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(1919–1920),

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(1920),

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(1922–1923), and

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(1924–1928).

Death

Baumann died in Indianapolis in 1969 at age 83. He was buried at

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