Dusty Baker's Hall of Fame Case

Dusty Baker's Playoffs Record

Dusty Baker is the only manager in baseball history to take five different teams to the playoffs, culminating with a World Series title with the Astros in 2022.

2027 Hall of Fame Ballot

Baker is among eight men on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires, with the Class of 2027 results announced on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Ballot Candidates

The ballot includes Sandy Alderson, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner and Bill White.

75% Vote Threshold

A 16-member panel will consider each candidate, who must receive at least 75% of the vote to be elected.

Baker's 2027 Ballot Statement

Baker said, 'It's not on my mind as much as other people put it on my mind.I get these congratulatory texts and stuff like that and [I respond], 'I'm not in the Hall yet.'

“It's not on my mind as much as other people put it on my mind," Baker said. "I get these congratulatory texts and stuff like that and [I respond], 'I'm not in the Hall yet.' There's a lot of competition this year. This is a stacked ballot, and plus I hope everybody doesn't cancel everybody else out. You've got to get 75 percent of the votes and they've got some very, very qualified candidates. Somebody is going to be disappointed.”

Baker's Career Timeline

Baker managed the Giants from 1993-2002, the Cubs from 2003-2006, the Reds from 2008-2012, the Nationals from 2016-17, and the Astros from 2020-2023.

2,183 Wins

Baker finished his 26-year managerial career with 2,183 regular season wins, the eighth-most in history.

Hall of Fame Eligibility

Baker has won division titles with five different teams and led teams to pennants in both leagues.