Harold Baines was a professional baseball player who played for 22 seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on March 15, 1959, in Easton, Maryland, and grew up in St. Michaels, Maryland. Baines was a left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower who played as a designated hitter and outfielder.

Baines started his professional baseball career in 1977 when he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the MLB draft. He made his debut in the MLB in 1980 and played for the White Sox until 1989. During his time with the White Sox, Baines was known for his consistent hitting and was a six-time All-Star. He also won the Silver Slugger Award in 1984 and 1985.

In 1989, Baines was traded to the Texas Rangers, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Oakland Athletics for two seasons before returning to the White Sox in 1996. Baines played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1997 to 1999 before returning to the White Sox again in 2000. He finished his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 2001.

Baines was known for his clutch hitting and was often used as a designated hitter. He had a career batting average of .289 and hit 384 home runs. Baines was also known for his durability, as he played in over 100 games in 18 of his 22 seasons in the MLB.

Baines was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Chicago White Sox Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2019, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Today's Game Era Committee.

Overall, Harold Baines had a successful career in the MLB and was known for his consistent hitting and durability. He was a six-time All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award twice. Baines was inducted into three different Hall of Fames and is considered one of the best designated hitters in MLB history.

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