Dusty Baker

Born: 6/15/1949 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-07 | Final Game: 1986-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Johnnie B. Baker

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Biography

Dusty Baker, born in 1949, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who played from 1968 until his retirement in 1986. Over his 19-year career, he became known for his exceptional hitting abilities and leadership on the field. Baker played in 2,039 games, amassing 1,981 hits, 242 home runs, and 1,013 RBIs, with a career batting average of .278. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 137 stolen bases. Baker's offensive prowess earned him two selections to the All-Star Game, solidifying his status as one of the premier players of his era. Playing during a transformative time in baseball, Dusty Baker was part of the game during the late 1960s through the mid-1980s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-driven play. He was known for his powerful bat and clutch hitting, often delivering key performances in critical moments. Beyond his statistics, Baker's impact extended into leadership roles, both on and off the field, as he later transitioned into a successful managerial career. His contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, influencing future generations of players and managers alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2039	7117	964	1981	320	23	242	1013	137	762	926	0.278	0.347	0.432	0.779	15012.8

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1968	ATL	NL	6	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	ATL	NL	3	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	ATL	NL	13	24	3	7	0	0	0	4	0	2	4	0.292	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	ATL	NL	29	62	2	14	2	0	0	4	0	1	14	0.226	.249 (-9%)	.316 (-25%)	.365 (-29%)	.682 (-27%)	-276.4
1972	ATL	NL	127	446	62	143	27	2	17	76	4	45	68	0.321	.243 (+32%)	.310 (+23%)	.353 (+43%)	.664 (+34%)	2712.6
1973	ATL	NL	159	604	101	174	29	4	21	99	24	67	72	0.288	.256 (+12%)	.325 (+10%)	.378 (+20%)	.703 (+15%)	1871.0
1974	ATL	NL	149	574	80	147	35	0	20	69	18	71	87	0.256	.256 (avg)	.324 (+3%)	.369 (+14%)	.693 (+9%)	1008.0
1975	ATL	NL	142	494	63	129	18	2	19	72	12	67	57	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.327 (+6%)	.374 (+13%)	.701 (+9%)	964.5
1976	LAD	NL	112	384	36	93	13	0	4	39	2	31	54	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.320 (-7%)	.360 (-15%)	.681 (-11%)	-776.1
1977	LAD	NL	153	533	86	155	26	1	30	86	2	58	89	0.291	.264 (+10%)	.329 (+11%)	.401 (+28%)	.730 (+20%)	2214.8
1978	LAD	NL	149	522	62	137	24	1	11	66	12	47	66	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+1%)	.378 (-1%)	.702 (avg)	13.0
1979	LAD	NL	151	554	86	152	29	1	23	88	11	56	70	0.274	.265 (+3%)	.329 (+3%)	.397 (+14%)	.727 (+9%)	1048.3
1980	LAD	NL	153	579	80	170	26	4	29	97	12	43	66	0.294	.264 (+11%)	.326 (+4%)	.387 (+30%)	.714 (+18%)	1856.5
1981	LAD	NL	103	400	48	128	17	3	9	49	10	29	43	0.320	.255 (+25%)	.320 (+13%)	.368 (+21%)	.688 (+17%)	1213.5
1982	LAD	NL	147	570	80	171	19	1	23	88	17	56	62	0.300	.261 (+15%)	.324 (+11%)	.388 (+18%)	.712 (+15%)	1722.6
1983	LAD	NL	149	531	71	138	25	1	15	73	7	72	59	0.260	.260 (avg)	.324 (+7%)	.389 (+2%)	.714 (+4%)	552.1
1984	SFG	NL	100	243	31	71	7	2	3	32	4	40	27	0.292	.259 (+12%)	.322 (+20%)	.384 (-3%)	.707 (+8%)	502.5
1985	OAK	AL	111	343	48	92	15	1	14	52	2	50	47	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.323 (+11%)	.390 (+13%)	.714 (+12%)	865.0
1986	OAK	AL	83	242	25	58	8	0	4	19	0	27	37	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.325 (-4%)	.395 (-18%)	.720 (-12%)	-479.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
40	149	23	42	6	0	5	21	12	14	0.282

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1983	NLCS	LAN	4	14	4	5	1	1	1	2	0	0.357
1981	NLCS	LAN	5	19	3	6	1	0	3	1	0	0.316
1981	NWDIV	LAN	5	18	2	3	1	0	1	2	0	0.167
1981	WS	LAN	6	24	3	4	0	0	1	1	6	0.167
1978	NLCS	LAN	4	15	1	7	2	0	1	3	0	0.467
1978	WS	LAN	6	21	2	5	0	1	1	1	3	0.238
1977	NLCS	LAN	4	14	4	5	1	2	8	2	3	0.357
1977	WS	LAN	6	24	4	7	0	1	5	0	2	0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	61	54	410	26	3	33
OF	1842	1778	3663	110	56	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	ATL	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1969	ATL	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
1970	ATL	OF	11	5	11	1	3	0
1971	ATL	OF	18	12	29	1	0	1
1972	ATL	OF	123	115	344	8	4	1
1973	ATL	OF	156	155	390	10	7	1
1974	ATL	OF	148	148	359	10	7	2
1975	ATL	OF	136	134	287	10	3	0
1976	LAN	OF	106	97	254	3	1	1
1977	LAN	OF	152	151	227	8	3	2
1978	LAN	OF	145	142	250	13	4	1
1979	LAN	OF	150	147	289	14	3	4
1980	LAN	OF	151	149	308	5	3	3
1981	LAN	OF	101	101	181	8	2	1
1982	LAN	OF	144	142	226	7	6	1
1983	LAN	OF	143	142	249	4	5	2
1984	SFN	OF	62	59	112	1	3	0
1985	OAK	1B	58	53	400	26	3	33
1985	OAK	OF	35	25	65	3	2	0
1986	OAK	1B	3	1	10	0	0	0
1986	OAK	OF	55	52	80	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	61
Left Field	1091
Center Field	487
Right Field	349
Designated Hitter	28

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1983	Player of the Month	July
1983	Player of the Week	Week of 1983-07-15
1982	Player of the Week	Week of 1982-09-10
1981	Gold Glove	OF
1981	Silver Slugger	OF
1980	Player of the Month	June
1980	Silver Slugger	OF
1980	TSN All-Star	OF
1979	Player of the Week	Week of 1979-05-26
1977	NLCS MVP