Houston Baker retires after ’26 years of coaching’… First 2,000 wins for a black coach
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, 74, is leaving the dugout.
The Astros held a press conference to announce Baker’s retirement on July 27 (KST). “I want to thank owner Jim Crane for giving me the opportunity to lead Houston for the past four years,” Baker said. “It’s been probably the fastest four years of my life. I wish Houston the best of luck in the future.”
Baker, who began his managerial career with the San Francisco Giants in 1993, later spent time with the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals before taking the helm in Houston. Last year, he led Houston to a World Series championship ring.온라인카지노
Baker has 2,183 wins in his 26-year tenure. He ranks seventh on the Major League Baseball (MLB) all-time wins list and is the first African-American manager to reach the 2,000-win plateau in the big leagues. He was named Manager of the Year three times and is the only manager to win district titles with five different teams.
Born in 1949, Baker is looking forward to another year of baseball. “We’ll see you next time,” he said, with the possibility of a club advisory role as his next destination.
“When we needed help, he came in and did a great job,” said Houston owner Crane Houston, who expressed his admiration for Baker, “He did a fantastic job and the record speaks for itself.” “I’m going to miss him,” he said, “He’s a good man and a friend and I want to say thank you.”
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