Edward Joseph Baecht (May 15, 1907 – August 15, 1957) was a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Browns.

[1] He was the third-youngest man to appear in a Major League game that season, trailing only Rufus Meadows and Mel Ott.

Baecht posted a 2–0 record and completed his only start in his rookie season, but made his mark primarily as a reliever, a role he fulfilled in 27 games.

This did not translate to a lasting job in the majors, as Baecht made just one relief appearance in 1932, firing a scoreless inning.

After another extended absence from the major leagues, Baecht reemerged in 1937 at age 30 with the St. Louis Browns after signing as a free agent on August 11.