| William Baker | |
| Country: | England |
| Fullname: | William Danby Baker |
| Birth Date: | 4 January 1807 |
| Birth Place: | Kennington, Surrey, England |
| Death Place: | Lambeth, Surrey, England |
| Family: | George Earnshaw (son) |
| Club1: | Surrey |
| Year1: | 1847–1851 |
| Columns: | 1 |
| Column1: | First-class |
| Matches1: | 7 |
| Runs1: | 118 |
| Bat Avg1: | 9.83 |
| 100S/50S1: | 0/0 |
| Top Score1: | 22 |
| Hidedeliveries: | true |
| Catches/Stumpings1: | 2/– |
| Date: | 7 April |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Source: | http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/10342.html Cricinfo |
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.
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.