Baker’s illustrious résumé boasts clear case for Cooperstown

Dusty Baker is among eight candidates named to the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives, and umpires. A 16-member committee will evaluate the ballot, with candidates requiring at least 75 percent of the vote for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Results for the Class of 2027 will be announced on December 6.

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart argues that Baker's managerial résumé presents a clear case for Cooperstown enshrinement. Baker retired after 26 seasons with 2,183 regular-season wins, ranking eighth in MLB history. He remains the only manager to guide five separate franchises to the postseason, culminating in a 2022 World Series championship with the Houston Astros.