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Marcus Elmore Baldwin (October 29 1863 - November 10 1929), nicknamed "Fido", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played in the National League, the American Association and the Players League. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he batted and threw right-handed, weighed 190 pounds, and was 6'0" in height. He attended Penn State University.

Baldwin made his big league debut on May 2, 1887, at the age of 23 with the Chicago White Stockings. His career spanned seven seasons, with teams such as the White Stockings, Colombus Solons, Chicago Pirates, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants.

Between 1888 and 1892, Baldwin was one of the most productive players in the league. He posted ERAs as low as 2.76, strikeout totals as high as 376 and win totals as high as 34. Two years in a row, 1889 and 1890, Baldwin pitched 54 complete games and over 500 innings, and at one point in his career had 4 wins in 6 days, pitching two complete games in one day. Even with his high win totals though, he also lost many games. In 1889, he led the league in losses with 34.

Overall, Baldwin went 156-165 in his career, with 1307 walks, 1354 strikeouts and a 3.36 ERA. Baldwin was a .163 career hitter. He played his final game on September 30, 1893.

From Baseball's First Stars, by Robert L. Tiemann: "Although never known for a good curve, or changeup, had plenty of speed and the gumption to challenge the best hitters."

Baldwin died at age 66 in Pittsburgh. His grave is located at Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh.

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