A 17-season career that saw him play every position on the field and was highlighted by eight seasons in which he hit .280 or better got Rick Baumgart elected to the Sheboygan A’s Hall of Fame.
His best season was 1974 when he hit .349 and added 32 walks for a .440 on base percentage. He hit .326 in 1985, .317 in 1983 and .314 in 1978.
He was a pivotal performer on the 1981 team that went 39-11. He spent most of his time in the infield, but also pitched, caught and played outfield.
