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John Baker | Catcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (32) / 1/20/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 220
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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John Baker was a late scratch from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup due to a sore right wrist.
It's not anything to worry about. "During the season, John would be playing," Padres manager Bud Black said. Consider Baker day-to-day. Feb 26 - 7:48 PM
Source: Padres.mlb.com

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John Baker - C - Padres

Padres avoided arbitration with C John Baker by agreeing to a one-year, $930,000 contract.

He was in his second year of arbitration. Baker batted only .238/.310/.280 without a homer in 2012 but will share time with Nick Hundley in 2013 while Yasmani Grandal serves his suspension.
Jan 18 - 1:10 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Nationals.

After starting the season 2-for-25 (.080), Baker has caught fire with five hits in his last seven at-bats. He performed well in part-time action before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and should continue contributing against right-handed pitchers going forward.
Wed, May 16, 2012 05:12:00 AM
John Baker - C - Padres

The Padres and C John Baker avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

Baker, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, missed most of the 2011 season following Tommy John surgery, but batted .154 (2-for-13) after being activated from the disabled list in September. Picked up from the Marlins for left-hander Wade LeBlanc in November, he'll share playing time with Nick Hundley behind the plate in 2012.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune on Twitter
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 01:27:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

Padres acquired C John Baker from the Marlins for LHP Wade LeBlanc.

Baker, who is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, missed most of the 2011 season following Tommy John surgery, but batted .154 (2-for-13) after being activated from the disabled list in September. The 30-year-old backstop is a .271/.356/.401 career hitter in the big leagues and will likely serve as a left-handed hitting complement to the righty-hitting Nick Hundley.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 06:44:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker says he's available to catch, but it's not clear if he'll get in any games before the end of the season.

Baker, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, was activated from the DL and has made seven pinch-hitting appearances since. "I’m available, hoping to play, ready to play, but I understand [Jon Buck] and [Brett Hayes] have been here the whole year," Baker said. Baker would like to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic this offseason in order to make up for lost time behind the plate.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 07:14:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

Marlins activated C John Baker from the 60-day disabled list.

Baker underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last September and has not played in a game this season. He will be eased back into action by the Marlins.
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 02:03:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker (elbow) hopes to resume a rehab assignment by the end of August.

Baker, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, has been hitting and throwing for a while now. He's hoping to make it back to the Marlins in September to serve as the third catcher.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 08:26:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker (elbow) plans to resume throwing this week.

Baker underwent Tommy John surgery last September and hit a setback in May while trying to begin a minor league rehab assignment. He'll be out until August.
Source: Miami Herald
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 11:29:00 AM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker's minor rehab assignment has been put on hold after he felt soreness in his forearm.

Baker is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery and just began his rehab assignment earlier this month. He'll head back to Florida to be evaluated by team doctors.
Source: New Orelans Zephyrs on Twitter
Fri, May 20, 2011 11:16:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

Marlins placed C John Baker on the 60-day disabled list with an elbow injury.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Baker is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery and isn't yet ready to handle a regular workload behind the plate. Look for him sometime later in the season.
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 02:44:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker (elbow) is expected to be placed on the disabled list Wednesday.

The Marlins thought about carrying Baker as a left-handed bat off the bench, but he's still a bit limited after Tommy John surgery. He'll be back at some point later this season. In the meantime, Brett Hayes will serve as John Buck's backup.
Related: Brett Hayes
Source: Marlins.mlb.com
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 09:09:00 AM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker (elbow) went 1-for-2 as the designated hitter Friday in his first game back from Tommy John surgery.

Baker struck out in the first inning and laced a single to center field in the fourth. While he's not quite ready to go behind the plate, he still hopes to make the Opening Day roster as a left-handed bat off the bench.
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 04:22:00 PM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker (elbow) will DH on Friday.

It will be Baker's first live game since May 12 of last season. He has been recovering from Tommy John surgery for the last 10 months and is hoping to avoid beginning the 2011 season on the disabled list.
Source: Miami Herald
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 09:46:00 AM
John Baker - C - Padres

John Baker (elbow) is hoping to see some time at first base during spring training since he won't be allowed to do any catching.

It's not clear if the Marlins are willing to accommodate him. Baker, who did play a bit of first base in the minors, is coming back from Tommy John surgery and isn't likely to be ready to back up John Buck behind the plate until May. He's expected to be carried on the roster as a pinch-hitter, though.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 07:26:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yasmani Grandal
2Nick Hundley
3John Baker
1B1Yonder Alonso
2Jesus Guzman
2B1Jedd Gyorko
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Amarista
SS1Everth Cabrera
3B1Chase Headley
LF1Carlos Quentin
2Kyle Blanks
CF1Cameron Maybin
2Mark Kotsay
RF1Will Venable
2Chris Denorfia
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
3Jason Marquis
4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Burch Smith
7Cory Luebke
8Joe Wieland
9Casey Kelly
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Anthony Bass
6Tyson Ross
7Tim Stauffer