Dusty Baker is a former outstanding American baseball player, manager, and coach. Dusty served as a major league outfielder in the National Baseball Association for nineteen years from 1968 to 1986. He also made three appearances as an All-Star and won gold glove awards in fielding. More about Dusty Baker
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After his playing career, Dusty moved onto coaching and managed the San Francisco Giants when he led them to three National League West crowns in his ten seasons with the team. He also managed the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, and the Houston Astros. Overall, he had a winning record in each of his stops as a manager, accumulating over 1,800 victories by the end of his 22-year managerial career.In total, we tracked 1567 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Dusty Baker (2003 CHICAGO CUBS AUTOGRAPHED DUSTY BAKER GAME ASTROS USED WORN HOME JERSEY COA) was sold in September 2023 for $1095.00 while the cheapest item (ATLANTA BRAVES DUSTY BAKER © 1975 Topps Baseball card# .33, miscut, Autographed) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2021. The month with the most items sold (81) was November 2022 with an average selling price of $19.99 for an autographed item of Dusty Baker. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2019 with $59.98 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2016. In average, an autographed item from Dusty Baker is worth $13.54.
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Dusty Baker taking Giants front-office role after retiring as a manager, per rep (01/16/24): Baker, 74, called it a career as a manager following the 2023 ALCS with the Astros
MLB manager tracker: Joe Espada replaces Dusty Baker as Astros manager, Pat Murp (11/14/23): It's been a busy week on the MLB managerial hiring front
Dusty Baker partially blames 'bloggers and tweeters' for retirement: 'Tired of t (11/03/23): Baker officially announced his retirement after the Astros were booted from the postseason
Astros manager candidates: Six names Houston could turn to as Dusty Baker retire (10/26/23): The Astros job is open with Dusty Baker calling it a career
Astros' Dusty Baker announces retirement after 26 years as MLB manager: 'Basebal (10/26/23): The Baseball Hall of Fame should be the next stop for the long-time skipper and former big-league outfielder
Dusty Baker announces retirement after 26 years as manager: 'Baseball has been m (10/2023): The Baseball Hall of Fame should be the next stop for the long-time skipper and former big-league outfielder
Houston Astros receive 2022 World Series rings (04/2023): Dusty Baker & Co. were presented their 2022 World Series rings in a pregame ceremony.
Astros didn't add veteran pitcher in offseason because 'we didn't have a general (02/2023): Houston's rotation depth will be tested right away in 2023
Baker to return as champ Astros' skipper in '23 (11/2022): Dusty Baker will return as the Astros' manager for the 2023 season after leading the team to a World Series championship.
Baker: Lack of US-born Black players in WS 'hurts' (10/2022): Dusty Baker says it "hurts" to know that there won't be any U.S.-born Black players that kids could look up to in this World Series.
Baker back with Astros after missing 5 games (08/2022): Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker returned Thursday for the finale of a series against the Texas Rangers following a five-game absence after testing positive for COVID-19.
Dusty Baker moves into 10th in wins for a manager as Astros notch 11th victory i (05/2022): The Astros are a win away from tying their franchise record
Dusty Baker tinkering with Astros’ leadoff man (03/2022): Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has been trying different players in the leadoff spot after admitting Jose Altuve doesn't love hitting there.
Dusty Baker contract: Astros reach new one-year deal with manager as Houston beg (11/2021): Baker will be back for a third season with the Astros
Dusty Baker makes these Astros about so much more than a scandal (10/2021): Hate Houston if you want. But as one of Dusty Baker's former players, I know there's so much to love about its manager.
2021 MLB Draft: Six Day 2 takeaways, as Reds land former College World Series st (07/2021): The Nats also made a notable selection, taking Dusty Baker's son (and 2002 World Series bat boy), Darren Baker
Astros' Dusty Baker provides timetable for Framber Valdéz's return from finger i (05/2021): Valdéz had a breakout 2020 season, even receiving down ballot Cy Young Award consideration
Top Astros prospect Whitley to have TJ surgery (03/2021): Pitcher Forrest Whitley, the Houston Astros' top prospect, will have Tommy John surgery, manager Dusty Baker announced Wednesday.
Astros' Baker vaccinated after initial hesitation (02/2021): Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said he had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as the team began spring training Thursday.
Baker, 71, uncertain about future with Astros (12/2020): Dusty Baker, at age 71, isn't sure whether he wants to manage the Houston Astros beyond the 2021 season.
Elusive World Series title or not, Dusty Baker deserves to be in the Hall of Fam (10/2020): The longtime manager and his Astros recently fell to the Rays in the ALCS
Dusty Baker becomes first MLB manager to lead five different teams to postseason (09/2020): Baker's Astros clinched a postseason spot Friday night
Astros' Bregman set for IL with hamstring strain (08/2020): After leaving Wednesday's game when he favored with leg while running the bases, Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is being placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, manager Dusty Baker told reporters.
Astros pick up manager Baker's 2021 option (07/2020): The Houston Astros picked up the 2021 option on the contract of manager Dusty Baker on Tuesday, a relief for Baker, who has spent several seasons working as a lame duck while with previous teams.
Wine, solar energy and a joint with Jimi Hendrix: The interesting life of Dusty (06/2020): Dusty Baker isn't simply a retired baseball player and manager. And he was, and is, good at both. But there is so much more to the most interesting man in baseball.
Are we witnessing the end of the high-five? (05/2020): The celebration has been part of sports for more than 40 years. But with athletes rethinking distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, even the high-five's originator, Dusty Baker, is saying it's time to move on.
Verlander resumes throwing after groin surgery (04/2020): Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has resumed throwing and is "doing great" as he recovers from March groin surgery, manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday.
Astros to keep Springer as leadoff, Baker says (02/2020): George Springer, Houston's leadoff hitter since 2016, will remain in the roll this season, Astros manager Dusty Baker said.
Baker takes over Astros, set for 'last hurrah' (01/2020): New Astros manager Dusty Baker said there will be no scandal on his watch. "This has been an embarrassment for a lot of people."
MLB manager tracker, rumors: Buck Showalter, Dusty Baker among Phillies' finalis (10/2019): Here are the latest rumors, firings and hires around the world of baseball
This understanding reached by Peter Magowan and Dusty Baker is of comfort now (01/2019): Not only did Peter Magowan hire Dusty Baker as GIants manager, he loaned him money to resolve “some IRS trouble.”
Baseball legend Dusty Baker reinvents himself with solar venture (12/2018): Baker founded Baker Energy Team four years ago, between managerial stints with the Reds and Nationals.
Dusty Baker's NL picks: It's Miami's year; division champs & wild cards (03/2015): Dusty Baker makes predictions for MLB's 2015 NL division winners and wild cards.
Dusty Baker speaks in Chico to help American Legion (02/2015): Former San Franciso Giants manager Dusty Baker is in Chico Friday night, helping raising money for Chico's American Legion team, the Chico Nuts.
Dusty Baker: 'I never revel in anyone else's lament' (09/2014): Dusty Baker discusses what he's been doing during the Reds' season
Todd Telford on Marin motor sports: Novato's Smith gets unexpected lift from Dus (06/2014): SONOMA >> Racing drivers hold the wheel at 10 and two, but many spend far more time with their fingers crossed.
With a season on-deck, Dusty Baker's garden grows (03/2014): GRANITE BAY -- Dusty Baker looks at his overgrown collard greens and heads to the shed for his scissors.
Dusty Baker wants another shot (02/2014): As Major League Baseball camps open, Dusty Baker, fired as Cincinnati Reds manager after back-to-back 90-win seasons, finds himself without a job for only the third spring in nearly 50 years.
Reds choose pitching coach Bryan Price for next manager, replacing Dusty Baker (10/2013): CINCINNATI - Pitching coach Bryan Price was first on the Reds' list of manager candidates. Three hours of answering every question tossed his way ended their search rather quickly.
Video: Dusty Baker press conference from Pittsburgh (09/2013): Dusty Baker spoke to the media before the Reds took batting practice this evening in Pittsburgh.
Brandon Phillips Calls Reporter C. Trent Rosecrans a “Fat Motherf—er” For Critic (08/2013): Heated exchange in the clubhouse makes Dusty Baker giggle.
Video: Dusty Baker on Homer Bailey’s loss (07/2013): Reds manager Dusty Baker said he did everything he could to try to get Homer Bailey a win in Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Pirates:
Video: Dusty Baker on pitching in Reds’ loss (06/2013): Reds manager Dusty Baker talked about Yu Darvish keeping the Cincinnati lineup at bay – and Mat Latos’ outing in the losing effort – following the Reds’ 3-2 loss in Arlington on Sunday.
Video: Dusty Baker discusses Homer’s bad inning (05/2013): Reds manager Dusty Baker discusses starter Homer Bailey’s rough outing in Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Indians in Cleveland:
Fastball Fix: Sabermetrics supporters are not fans of Reds manager Dusty Baker (04/2013): Each weekday, Star reporter Mark Ambrogi, a life-long Reds fan, will provide links to Indy's four favorite teams - the Reds, Cubs, Cardinals and White Sox - and other hot topics in baseball.
Dusty Baker wants to manage Team USA in WBC (03/2013): Dusty Baker wants to manage Team USA in WBC
Dusty Baker may be in The Best Shape of His Life (02/2013): At least his managerial life. This pic was taken on Saturday. Dude looks like he could cover right field today if he had to.
Cincinnati Reds Were Right to Stick With Dusty Baker , Right? (01/2013): COMMENTARY | This offseason, the Cincinnati Reds gave manager Dusty Baker a two-year contract extension and, effectively, at least two more opportunities to win it all.
Dusty Baker ready to resume battle with Cards (12/2012): Good health, new contract leave Reds' 63-year-old manager rejuvenated.
Reds extend Dusty Baker's deal for 2 years (10/2012): Reds owner Bob Castellini couldn't imagine Dusty Baker leaving. The 63-year-old manager got a two-year contract extension Monday, giving him another chance to take Cincinnati deep into the playoffs.
Dusty Baker intends to rejoin Reds in St. Louis (09/2012): Dusty Baker is going to rejoin the Cincinnati Reds in St. Louis after missing 11 games because of a mini-stroke, and he will manage the team during the final series of the regular season.
Team President wants Dusty Baker to stay with the Reds “for many years to come” (08/2012): It’s hard to find a successful manager who polarizes his own team’s fan base as much as Dusty Baker. I’m not sure why. The stuff about him being hard on pitchers is pretty far in the past. I think he’s a pretty good manager. His players seem to like him. He does the one thing…
Cleveland Indians' Derek Lowe gets another shot against Reds, Dusty Baker: India (06/2012): Indians pitcher Derek Lowe and Reds manager Dusty Baker meet Monday for the second time in less than a week. Will their long-standing feud re-ignite?
Winter Meetings interview with Dusty Baker (12/2011): Winter Meetings interview with Dusty Baker
Frechette, 81, coaches at Dusty Baker baseball camp (07/2011): Gene Frechette lives and breathes baseball.
Tipsheet: Dusty Baker is sad today (05/2011): Reds have lost seven out of eight and suddenly need more pitching.
Reds unveil Dusty Baker bobblehead doll/toothpick holder (03/2011): From the Reds’ official Twitter feed, here’s a picture of the Dusty Baker bobblehead doll the team will be giving away for the July 2 game against the Indians, which pretty brilliantly incorporates the manager’s penchant for dugout toothpick usage:
Dusty Baker: 10 facts (01/2011): Here are 10 facts about Reds manager Dusty Baker that you may not know. For example, Baker had a scholarship offer to play basketball at Santa Clara University.