Dusty Baker
Baseball manager and former player
Born
June 15th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Managed several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Nationals. Won the 2022 World Series as the manager of the Houston Astros, achieving significant success in postseason play. Led various teams to playoff appearances and earned multiple Manager of the Year awards during managerial career. Established a reputation for developing young talent and fostering team cohesion.
Managed Houston Astros to 2022 World Series title
Played in 3 All-Star Games
Won 1993 National League pennant with San Francisco Giants
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