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John Baker

Florida Marlins

1981/01/20 29

6-1 230

Alameda, CA

L / R

2

the Oakland Athletics in 2002 (4th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Marlins 112 373 59 101 25 0 9 50 41 89 0 0 .271 .349 .410

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is fairly athletic for a catcher. Displays a smooth line-drive stroke with untapped power potential. Can hit both righties and lefties.
Flaws
  • Has yet to prove he can handle first-string duties at the major-league level. May need to become more aggressive at the plate.
Career Potential
  • A decent No. 1A catcher.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 2, 2010 Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract.
August 28, 2009 Missed 2 games (back injury).
August 26, 2009 Back injury, day-to-day.
June 12, 2009 Missed 2 games (left eye injury).
June 10, 2009 Left eye injury, day-to-day.
July 8, 2008 Contract purchased from Albuquerque (AAA).
March 29, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 12, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Oakland Athletics.
January 4, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Florida Marlins.
December 15, 2005 Claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
December 5, 2005 Designated for assignment.
March 20, 2005 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
February 22, 2005 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2004 Contract purchased from Sacramento (AAA).
June 28, 2002 Signed by the Oakland Athletics.

Trades

March 30, 2007 Oakland Athletics traded John Baker to the Florida Marlins for Jason Stokes.
December 15, 2005 Claimed off waivers by the Florida Marlins by the Oakland Athletics.
June 5, 2002 Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 4th round in 2002.

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