And he did a great job in kind of settling things down, getting everybody focused on playing baseball and winning games.. When we did the complete evaluation, Crane said, he was the perfect fit for us., Chandler Rome joined the Houston Chronicle in 2018 to cover the Astros after spending one year in Tuscaloosa covering Alabama football - during which Nick Saban asked if he attended college. The Houston Astros manager is not done yet In 2017 the Washington Nationals fired Baker, who gnaws on a toothpick in the dugout while managing games, even though he had led the club to two. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Associated Press. HOUSTON For years, as Dusty Baker chased his first World Series title as a manager, the former big league outfielder would always say if he won one he'd like to win two. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. 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[7] Grady Hatton, Lanier, Dierker, and Cooper have spent their entire managing careers with the Astros. The Astros indicated that they may give a qualifying offer to pitcher Justin Verlander, who missed the season after Tommy John surgery. 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Click said Tuesday night at the general managers' meetings in Las Vegas that he was having discussions about his future with Crane. [109][110][111] Baker and his family reside in Granite Bay, California. [6], Baker excelled in baseball, basketball, football, and track in Del Campo High School near Sacramento, California; and he was inducted into the Sac-Joaquin Section's Hall of Fame class in 2010 for his play at Del Campo. Ausmus was most recently the bench coach for the Oakland Athletic's and previous to . It was Baker's 30th home run, making the Dodgers the first team in history to have four sluggers Baker, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, and Reggie Smith with at least 30 homers each. [123], As stated by Baker, his middle initial is "Just B. In his final season of 1986, he began wearing a wristband (featuring his face), which he has continued to do as manager; he has stated it is to help wipe perspiration off his forehead. Data Provided By As such, they were the second Wild Card team and faced the division rival Pittsburgh Pirates (who won 94 games) in Wild Card game. HOUSTON For years, as Dusty Baker chased his first World Series title as a manager, the former big league outfielder would always say if he won one hed like to win two. I feel my excitement on the inside.". Crane raved about Bakers strong presence in leading the team and trying to rebuild the image of the franchise after the cheating scandal. [112] In the winter of 2001, Baker was diagnosed with prostate cancer during a routine check-up (his father had been diagnosed with the disease eight years prior). [49][50], In 2005, the Cubs lost several of their key players, most notably ace pitchers Mark Prior and Kerry Wood, to injuries. He covered most of the Astros' 2015 playoff run, too, as an intern for MLB.com, Astros' Hunter Brown struggles with command during spring debut, Astros' Abreu goes on the defensive at 1B as he replaces Gurriel. It was the second-best record in baseball that year behind the 10458 Atlanta Braves and 31 games better than their 7290 finish the previous season. Brown said he did not interact with any current members of Houstons front office or scouting staff, though many of them attended his introductory news conference Thursday afternoon. In 1992, Giants manager Roger Craig was fired while Bob Quinn was named general manager (the week prior, Rosen resigned) by the new ownership that was led by Peter Magowan. The Astros faced the Boston Red Sox in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the AL pennant. During Browns tenure, the Braves selected reigning National League Rookie of the Year Michael Harris, runner-up Spencer Strider and touted infield prospect Vaughn Grissom. A. J. Hinch was the manager of the Astros from 2015 to January 2020. Dana Brown speaks after Houston Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane introduced him as the new general manager of the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Houston. Or write about sports? It was Houston's first playoff appearance since 2005. Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez has been notably absent from on-field activities during the opening portion of the team's Spring Training this month, though according to general. 1 of 15 Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane takes a photo with Dana Brown, after he introduced him as the new general manager of the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 . The Astros need no such thing. Baker signed a two-year contract extension with the Reds on October 4, 2010. I prayed on it and my answer was: Hey man, get your butt back out there and manage again.. Houston beat the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS and the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS before losing to the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. In July of that year, Baker was the subject of some controversy when he stated that "black and Hispanic players are better suited to playing in the sun and heat than white players." The five run deficit was the largest comeback in an elimination game in the World Series. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [108] He decided to play as infielder for the California Golden Bears, and in 2021 he was drafted by the Nationals in the tenth round of the amateur draft, where this time he signed to join the organization. At age 73, he is the oldest manager to win the World Series, surpassing Jack McKeon. The official website of the Houston Astros with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news. The Cubs performance continued to decline in 2006 as they fell to 6696[46] and finished last in the entire National League. The team won their first NL Championship in 2005. On November 5, the Astros defeated the National League champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Game 6 of the 2022 World Series, winning Baker his second World Series and first as a manager. Baker won the 2022 World Series with the Astros and is the oldest manager to win a championship in the four major North American sports. Id be going against what I was destined to do if I did anything else at this point in time, he said. In 2002, his Giants won 95 games and clinched the Wild Card by 3 games. He played sparingly for his final season in 1986 with 83 games and a .240 batting average. Astros general manager Dana Brown gives an update on Yordan Alvarez's status for Opening Day as he deals with hand soreness. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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Yainer Diaz becomes first Astros hitter to violate new MLB rules, What a state takeover of HISD could mean for parents, students, Houston ISD to face TEA state takeover, Turner says, In Fertitta's members-only club, where photos, media are banned. Baker is the 12th manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins and the first Black man to do it. [31] Baker is noted for his love of toothpicks, saying, "Toothpicks are an excellent source of protein" while chewing at least one every game. I just think its an issue of weighing all the evidence. The nineteen-year gap between World Series appearances in the second longest all-time between managers (with the only greater one being Bucky Harris), and Baker became the ninth manager in major league history to win a pennant in both leagues. When could stars sign? Salty Parker is the Astros' all-time leader for the highest regular-season winning percentage, as he has only managed one game, which he won. It is believed that Baker played an integral part in the first-ever high five, which occurred between Baker and Dodgers teammate Glenn Burke on October 2, 1977, at Dodger Stadium, a story featured in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary The High Five (2014), directed by Michael Jacobs. Weve been talking to him and were working on it, Crane said. And they told me they dont need me to sell toothpicks because theyre going to sell them anyway. The Astros squeaked into the postseason as an AL wild card before heating up in the playoffs and coming one win shy of reaching the World Series. Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker waves during a victory parade for the World Series baseball champions Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. His tenure began in 1976 with a meager .242 batting average in 112 games that saw him collect just 93 hits with 39 RBIs while suffering a problem with his stretched knee ligaments that required surgery after the season ended. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Click and Baker both joined the team in 2020 to replace general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. This championship led to their first playoff appearance in 15 years. Bagwell played against Brown in the Cape Cod League, too. But he joked that the fact that his affinity for chewing toothpicks during games had become so well-known that the Hall of Fame wanted some didn't take away the sting from another incident with his toothpicks. Daryl Wade Manager, Astros Youth Academy | Duane Stelly Coordinator, Astros Youth Academy | Megan Hays Coordinator, Community Affairs and Astros Foundation . Dana Brown waves to the media after Houston Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane introduced him as the new general manager of the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Houston. They are a member of the American League (AL) West in Major League Baseball (MLB). [122] Baker was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. Perhaps not too surprisingly, Houston manager Dusty Baker, who guided the Astros to a World Series title after they swept the Yankees in the ALCS a year ago, has a different attitude about. [56][57], A month after the 2006 season ended, the Cubs declined to renew Baker's contract. There have been 23 managers for the Astros franchise. Baker did not speak to his father for three years nor reconcile for a few years after that; seeing how his finances were invested softened Baker's perception of his father along with inspiring him to become a stockbroker for a time later in life.[9]. But we're close. Baker finished his tenure with a regular-season record of 322 wins and 326 losses and a postseason record of six wins and six losses. In Game 6, with Chicago five outs away from the pennant and holding a 30 lead, the infamous Steve Bartman foul ball incident near the fans in left field would unravel the Cubs and derail the chance for their first World Series appearance in 58 years. 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He spent the past four seasons as Atlantas vice president of scouting and oversaw their amateur draft. He went 0-for-1, and he appeared in five other games that year and collected two hits. Teams occasionally agree to shorten or lengthen spring training games depending on needs. [70][71], The Nationals won the NL East in Baker's first season with 95 wins (a twelve game improvement), which was the third time the team had won the NL East in the last five seasons. The Houston Astros are bringing back manager Dusty Baker on a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. [97][98][99] Baker also became the seventh person in Major League history to win a World Series championship as both a player (1981) and a manager. [16] After expressing a desire to be traded upon the closure of the 1975 season, Baker was traded on November 17, 1975, along with Ed Goodson to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Lee Lacy, Tom Paciorek, Jerry Royster and Jimmy Wynn. "Some guys are interested in coming here that might not have been interested in coming here before, so I think our future is very bright.". Baker collected one home run in the series (Game 3) while going 7-for-24 (.292) with five runs batted in, but the Dodgers lost the Series in six games. With their quotes out of the NFL combine, DeMeco Ryans and Nick Caserio are acknowledging real change is planned in 2023. Although he always said he wanted to win more than one title as a manager once he won one, he did take a little time to reflect after Saturdays win and make sure he wanted to return for another season. The following season, Baker led the Nationals to another NL East Championship. Crane and Bagwells heavy involvement in baseball operations decisions during the end of last season and this winter invite wonder as to how much autonomy Brown will have. At the time, Baker had been dealing with a longstanding heart problem. Im just telling you, I love winning probably more than anything else. We are committed to being the most accessible front office in all of sports and look forward to hearing from you! [7] As such, he was offered a basketball scholarship by Santa Clara University. If anyone knows me or has worked for me in the past, they know I have an open-door policy, and I always say that theres power in humility., Browns hire is another barrier breaker in a sport striving for more of it. He beat out four other candidates in John Wathan, Davey Lopes, Tom Trebelhorn, and Ron Gardenhire. Rob Thompson: Phillies; 59; 8.56 3. To date, Baker is one of only four African Americans to manage a World Series team. "I talked to a lot of players," Baker said. [43] However, the postseason would elude Baker and the Giants, as they fell in the NLDS in 1997 and 2000 while losing a tie-breaker game for the Wild Card spot in 1998. We're very, very excited to have him back.". And they told me they dont need me to sell toothpicks because theyre going to sell them anyway. Id be going against what I was destined to do if I did anything else at this point in time, he said. They met most frequently in games in the National League Central when La Russa managed the St. Louis Cardinals, and Baker managed the Cubs and Reds.[85]. Baker, who turns 74 in June, is the oldest manager to win a World Series. Expectations are clear. Yeah, but I don't jump up and down and show my excitement. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. In total, he went 5-of-14 (.357) while driving in eight runs. Baker said he believes the team has moved past those dark days. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. 2023 Season Tickets. He is the second Black general manager in Astros history and, along with Baker, will comprise baseballs second ever duo of a Black manager and general manager. The man has led a record five teams to 12 postseason berths, three World Series appearances, and has won more games than all but eight managers in history. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. [40] In his first year as Giants manager, the team had acquired Barry Bonds the same month Baker was promoted. Kayla Skinner Jan 26, 2023 2:17 PM EST In this story: Houston Astros The Houston Astros. Southern people would go by J.B. or J.C., and we were raised Southern-style. This is a carousel. [4] Larry Dierker is the only Astros manager to have had his uniform number retired by the Astros, with his uniform number 49 retired by the Astros in 2002. Along with the contracts of Click and Baker, the Astros also are dealing with several player contracts. "[47] With the help of an impressive pitching staff and big gun batters such as Sammy Sosa and Moiss Alou, the Cubs claimed their first division title in fourteen years. Brown replaces James Click, who was not given a new contract. Things arent so straightforward for general manager James Click, whose contract also expired at the end of the season. They advanced to the World Series against the Anaheim Angels, who were managed by his former Dodger teammate Mike Scioscia. Having first played in Colt Stadium (19621964), and later in The Astrodome, now known as the Reliant Astrodome (19651999), the Astros have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, which was first named The Ballpark at Union Station, since 2000. [62], In 2013, the Reds won ninety games, but it was only good enough for a third place finish in the division (the Cardinals won the division by seven games), and a five-game losing streak closed out the regular season. I love winning, he said. We have a very good analytics department. You cant be satisfied with where you are or else youll never get past where you are right now. Houston Astros Manager Baker Joined Historic Company with Saturday's Win Dusty Baker became just the fourth manager in Major League Baseball history to win 100 games in a season in both the AL. The 73-year-old won his first World Series as a manager . Browns stops include Toronto, Washington, Montreal and Pittsburgh. His father worked as an Air Force sheet-metal technician at Norton Air Force Base. Former Houston Astros general manager James Click has been hired by the Toronto Blue Jays as vice president of baseball strategy. He is 28-14 in the postseason with the Astros, tying Hinch (28-20) for most playoff wins in franchise history. [10] It was also during the year that Baker would serve as a Marine Corps Reserve in motor transport mechanics, as suggested by the team; he would do so for six years. [24] The 1981 season was shortened by a strike that saw a first and second half division champion, but Baker and the Dodgers were not slowed down. He played in 103 games and batted a career high .320 with 128 hits and 49 RBIs that saw him named to his first All-Star Game. He played 100 games that year and batted .292 with 71 hits and three home runs. Baker is set to enter his 26th season as a major-league manager next year and . Ace Justin Verlander is expected to decline his $25 million player option for next season and become a free agent Thursday. And so thats what I plan on doing doing some more winning.. ", Asked if he was excited to return, Baker responded, "Like my son asks me all the time, 'Dad, are you excited?' [106] Baker has a wife, Melissa, and two children: Natosha (born 1979), from his first marriage, and Darren Baker (born 1999). [77], On July 28, 2020 (four days after the season started), the Astros picked up the 2021 option on Baker's contract. [7] In the 2015 season, Hinch led the Astros to an 86-76 record and a wild card berth. With everything he has going on, it was good that it didnt take long for Baker and team owner Jim Crane to agree to a new contract. On August 30, Baker won his 1,000th game as manager with a win over the Montreal Expos, doing so in his 1,848th game. Your subscription will be migrated over. The wait for the Houston Astros to name their new general manager is finally over. This season Houston won 106 games for the second-best record in franchise history. He described his stints with the Blue Jays and Nationals as ones with a scouting philosophy. Atlanta afforded him what he called a scouting, analytics and makeup component, a blend of styles Brown must have mastered. Hes analytic savvy, but we did like the dimensions of player evaluation and player acquisition. They finished the year with an ERA of 0.83 that saw relievers allow five total earned runs, doing so with a management of high-leverage players such as Bryan Abreu and Rafael Montero despite having a 1.15 regular season ERA (but high walk rate) in Ryne Stanek. ASTROS WIN SECOND WORLD SERIES IN FRANCHISE HISTORY, BEAT PHILLIES IN SIX GAMES. Baker played a variety of sports growing up, describing basketball as his very first love while also playing sports such as baseball, with his father being his coach for Little League, although this did not stop the elder Baker from kicking his son off of teams because of his tantrums. The umpires were done with their days work after Baltimores Josh Lester grounded out to end the top of the ninth inning with the Orioles trailing 7-4, officially ending the spring training contest. His father was so committed to his son going to college that he went around and told scouts that his son would go to college and play either football or basketball, as opposed to them wasting a draft pick on Baker. The day he walked in the door, he was very calm and certainly has a ton of experience, Crane said. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). He wanted another year so thats what we gave him, Crane said. It was the first time since 2003 that a Baker-led team had made the League Championship Series. 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