Acquired the nickname Home Run Baker when, in 1911, he led the American League in home runs and hit home runs which helped to win two games in that year's World Series.
In 1909 led the American League in triples with 19. Led American League third basemen in fielding percentage in 1911 (.942) and 1918 (.972).
Led the American League in home runs four years in a row, 1911-1914; totals were 11, 10, 12, and 9 respectively.