Dusty Baker American baseball player, former Major League Baseball outfielder Date of Birth: 15.06.1949 Country: USA

Biography of Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker is an American baseball player and former outfielder for Major League Baseball. He is currently the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Prior to this, Dusty has managed the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs, with the latter winning the National League Championship in 2002.

Dusty Baker was born on June 15, 1949, in Riverside, California. He attended Del Campo High School near Sacramento. He began his professional baseball career as an outfielder in 1968. Dusty played for sixteen seasons in teams such as the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics, becoming one of the brightest professionals in the sport with outstanding results.

In 1981 and 1982, Dusty Baker was selected multiple times to the National League All-Star team, and he won the League Championship Series three times in 1977, 1978, and 1981. During a certain period of time, Dusty was at the top of his game, delighting his fans with his professional skills. He played his last season in 1986 and then transitioned into a managerial role.

In 1988, Dusty Baker began collaborating with the San Francisco Giants and coached them for the next four years. In 1993, he became the team's manager and achieved considerable success. However, Dusty left the Giants and moved to the Chicago Cubs, replacing Felipe Alou. He experienced both highs and lows with the Cubs, with his tenure lasting until 2006. Afterward, Dusty did not have his contract renewed.

On October 13, 2007, Dusty Baker became the manager of the Cincinnati Reds, making history as the first African American manager in the team's history. Throughout his career, Dusty's methods have garnered various reactions, mostly critical. Some of his leadership principles have puzzled colleagues and numerous baseball fans.

In 2006 and 2007, Dusty worked as a sports analyst, fulfilling his role quite well. Currently, Dusty Baker resides in California. He is married and has two children.