Harold Baines Autographs
Harold Douglas Baines is a retired American professional baseball player who played for multiple teams in his 22-year career, most notably for the Chicago White Sox. Born on March 15, 1959, in St. Michael's on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Baines was a natural athlete with a love for baseball that led him to the big leagues. He was drafted by the White Sox as the first overall pick in the 1977 amateur draft, straight after high school, and made his MLB debut on April 10, 1980, at just 21 years old.
During his career, Baines was primarily a designated hitter and right fielder and had a smooth swing that earned him over 2,800 hits, more than 1,600 runs batted in (RBI), and 384 home runs. He won the 1981 Rookie of the Year award after his impressive debut season, and in 1999 he earned his only All-Star Game appearance, solidifying his spot as one of the best all-around hitters in the game. Baines also played in two World Series, once in 1983 with the White Sox and again in 1990 with the Oakland Athletics. He officially retired in 2001 as a six-time Silver Slugger winner, meaning he was one of the best offensive players at his position in the American League.
Despite his relatively low-key personality compared to some other baseball stars of his time, Baines was known for his intense focus at the plate and clutch performance in high-pressure situations. But it wasn't just his talent that made him respected by fans and fellow players alike; he was also universally known as a beloved teammate and friend. After his retirement, Baines remained active in baseball as a coach and hitting instructor for several teams. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, a fitting recognition for an exceptional player whose impact on the game goes far beyond his impressive numbers.
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Traded items with a signature of Harold Baines
The most expensive item with a signature of Harold Baines (1982-83 Harold Baines autographed Chicago White Sox professional mode... Lot 307) was sold in September 2016 for $1,300.00 while the cheapest item (1997 HAROLD BAINES LEAF SIGNATURE SERIES AUTO) found a new owner for $0.01 in September 2010. The month with the most items sold (57) was June 2025 with an average selling price of $30.75 for an autographed item of Harold Baines. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2013 with $94.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was March 2008. In average, an autographed item from Harold Baines is worth $18.50.
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Latest News about Harold Baines
Baseball's quietest man will be the reason for many Hall of Fame speeches (12/07/2019): Last winter's surprise selection of Harold Baines could blow the doors to Cooperstown wide open Sunday night -- and beyond. 
Lennon: Baines' election changes how I vote for HOF (12/15/2018): The fine line between the truly great players and the very good ones has become blurred in the age of statistical analysis. Tony La Russa takes ‘High Heat’ over Harold Baines Hall of Fame pick, gives it r (12/14/2018): Hall of Famer Tony La Russa managed Harold Baines for seven years with the White Sox, and for three seasons with the A’s. Jeff Jacobs: As Harold Baines heads to Cooperstown, we worry about the Hall of F (12/14/2018): When Harold Baines was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last weekend by the Today's Game Era committee, it had the smoke-filled-room scent of an inside job.\n\n And when Tony La Russa - who managed Baines in the minors and majors and is one of the 12 who voted for Baines - went afte The Hall of Fame is lesser for Harold Baines' inclusion and Dick Allen’s absence (12/13/2018): Baines was a good but not great player, and his induction shows the backroom dealing that Allen will have to overcome.
Older News Stories about Harold Baines
Lennon: Baines' election changes how I vote for HOF (12/2018): The fine line between the truly great players and the very good ones has become blurred in the age of statistical analysis. Adam LaRoche joins Harold Baines with historically-rare achievement (09/2014): Adam LaRoche joined Harold Baines in rarefied air with his performance against the Dodgers on Wednesday, knocking in five runs after entering the game in the ninth inning as a pinch-hitter. Harold Baines tips cap to Ortiz after DH hit record falls (07/2013): DETROIT -- Chicago White Sox coach and former slugger Harold Baines expressed his praise for Boston slugger David Ortiz, one day after Ortiz surpassed him for setting the major league record for most hits by a designated hitter.
