William Baker (cricketer, born 1807)

William Danby Baker (4 January 1807 – 4 March 1885) was an English cricketer. Baker's batting style is unknown. He was born at Kennington, Surrey.

William Baker
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Danby Baker
Born(1807-01-04)4 January 1807
Kennington, Surrey, England
Died4 March 1885(1885-03-04) (aged 78)
Lambeth, Surrey, England
RelationsGeorge Earnshaw (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1847–1851Surrey
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 118
Batting average 9.83
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 22
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 7 April 2013

Baker made his first-class debut for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1846.[1] The following year he made his debut for Surrey against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's, as well as playing a second match against the same opposition in that season.[1] His next appearance in first-class cricket came for Surrey against an All-England XI in 1850, with him playing in the same fixture in 1851.[1] He made a further first-class appearance in 1851 for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club, before making a final appearance in the same fixture in 1853.[1] In his seven appearances in first-class cricket, Baker scored a total of 118 at an average of 9.83, with a high score of 22.[2]

He died at Lambeth, Surrey on 4 March 1885.

References

  1. "First-Class Matches played by William Baker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  2. "Player profile: William Baker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
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