Jeff Baker is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 11 seasons. He was primarily a utility player who played multiple positions including first base, second base, third base, and outfield.
Baker was born on June 21, 1981, in Bad Kissingen, West Germany. He attended Clemson University where he played college baseball for the Clemson Tigers. In 2002, he was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round of the MLB draft.
Baker made his MLB debut with the Rockies in 2005 and played for them until 2009. During his time with the Rockies, he was primarily used as a pinch hitter and utility player. In 2007, he had his best season with the Rockies, hitting .268 with 12 home runs and 48 RBIs in 104 games.
In 2009, Baker was traded to the Chicago Cubs where he played for two seasons. He had a solid season in 2010, hitting .272 with four home runs and 21 RBIs in 69 games.
After his stint with the Cubs, Baker played for multiple teams including the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, and Miami Marlins. He was primarily used as a bench player and utility player during this time.
Baker's best season after leaving the Cubs came in 2013 when he played for the Rangers. He hit .279 with 11 home runs and 21 RBIs in 74 games.
Baker's last season in the MLB was in 2015 when he played for the Marlins. He hit .208 with two home runs and 13 RBIs in 78 games.
Overall, Baker had a solid career in the MLB as a utility player. He played in 834 games, hitting .264 with 56 home runs and 241 RBIs. He was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions.
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