Is Dusty Baker Retiring? Several Signs Point to Yes
For several seasons the Houston Astros have been absolutely dominant. However, in the Texas World Series, aka the 2023 ALCS, the Astros find themselves coming up short one game from reaching the WS for the second year in a row. Now with their season being officially over many changes as well as questions begin to arise. Questions such as, is Dusty Baker retiring?
Baker is arguably one of the best managers in the MLB; who helped change the atmosphere in Houston while dealing with scandal and outside criticism. Despite such a cloud hanging overhead, Dusty is able to power through and helm the Astros ship to glory. Winning a championship in 2022.
Furthermore, this type of success shocks no real baseball fan; since Dusty is a true class act with long history and career in the MLB. As a player, he was fantastic. In 19 seasons of professional play, the former outfielder retires as a .278/.347/.432 hitter with 242 home runs and 1,981 hits. Being apart of the Braves, Giants, Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations.
As player he would not only play in the World Series; he would walk away as a champion. Baker successfully joined the legacy of World Series champs as a Dodger. When they won the big one in 1981.
Nonetheless, Dusty keeps this same winning attitude as a manager. During his managerial tenure 74-year-old Baker, manages for 26 major-league seasons, has a career 2,183-1,862 regular-season record; and snags up 3 pennants along the way.
Is Dusty Baker Retiring? Several Signs Point to Yes
However, all good things at some point have to come to an end. We hate to see it. Yet, that is life.
While Dusty is yet to say affirmatively in a public setting that he will not be returning. In private, there are claims that Baker is showing signs of going into retirement. The Athletic reports:
“Dusty Baker tells multiple people that 2023 is his final season as Astros manager. HOUSTON – Dusty Baker has expressed to multiple people inside and outside of the Houston Astros organization that 2023 will be his final season as manager, sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic over the past week.”
Sad. Dusty Baker is always so great to watch at work, managing away. But, if the guy is ready for a break; he’s definitely earned it. Plus, he’s certainly Hall of Fame material and will forever be remembered as one of the best. Therefore, what a player as well as stellar career; and we tip our baseball caps to this amazing legend.
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