ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • WWE
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search
    John Baker

    JohnBaker

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      1/20/1981
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Alameda, CA
    • College
      California

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .247
    • HR
      14
    • RBI
      120
    • OPS
      .671
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    MLB Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Career Batting

    See All
    Stats
    Career
    GPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
    359107612426657114120127269
    Latest News
    See All

    Racing Positions

      • Major league litter: Can a strategic bat toss turn trash into treasure?
        • 9Y
        • Sam Miller
        Jefry Marte
        • Cubs interested in Jon Lester's catcher David Ross, sources say
          • 11Y
          • Jesse Rogers
          • Expect Wood to be tendered by deadline
            • 11Y
            • Jesse Rogers
            Travis Wood
            • Coaching the next step for Baker
              • 12Y
              • Sahadev Sharma
              John Baker
              • Rapid Reaction: Cubs 8, Dodgers 7
                • 12Y
                • Mark Saxon
                • A day of firsts for catcher Lopez
                  • 12Y
                  • Jesse Rogers
                  • GM: Cubs' needs include veteran leadership
                    • 12Y
                    • Jesse Rogers
                    Jonny Gomes
                    • Is Welington Castillo part of Cubs' core?
                      • 12Y
                      • Jesse Rogers
                      Cubs
                      • Lineup: Castillo (back) scratched vs. Pirates
                        • 12Y
                        • Jesse Rogers
                        • Rapid Reaction: Reds 7, Cubs 2
                          • 12Y
                          • Jesse Rogers

                        MLB News

                        Sources: Cubs shut Steele down amid recovery from elbow surgery

                        Sources: Cubs shut Steele down amid recovery from elbow surgery

                        Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who was eligible to come off the 60-day IL late next month after getting hurt in April 2025, has been shut down while recovering from elbow surgery, sources told ESPN.
                        Cheapest ticket to Nationals-Mets series falls to as low as $4

                        Cheapest ticket to Nationals-Mets series falls to as low as $4

                        The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record, which is tied for the worst in MLB.
                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Ritchie, Severino lead streaming picks

                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Ritchie, Severino lead streaming picks

                        Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday's MLB action.
                        Guardians' Travis Bazzana, 2024 top pick, to debut vs. Rays

                        Guardians' Travis Bazzana, 2024 top pick, to debut vs. Rays

                        Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, will bat seventh and play second base in his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Rays.
                        Why Tim Kurkjian predicts Alex Cora will be Phillies manager in 2027

                        Why Tim Kurkjian predicts Alex Cora will be Phillies manager in 2027

                        Tim Kurkjian joins "SportsCenter" to talk about the Phillies firing Rob Thomson and predicts Alex Cora will be manager in 2027.
                        Was it the right time for the Phillies to fire Rob Thomson?

                        Was it the right time for the Phillies to fire Rob Thomson?

                        Paul Hembekides and Buster Olney react to the Phillies firing Rob Thomson.
                        All MLB News
                        ESPN
                        • Terms of Use
                        • Privacy Policy
                        • Your US State Privacy Rights
                        • Children's Online Privacy Policy
                        • Interest-Based Ads
                        • About Nielsen Measurement
                        • Your Privacy Choices
                        • Contact Us
                        • Disney Ad Sales Site
                        • Work for ESPN
                        • Corrections
                        GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
                        Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.