Dusty Baker, a prominent figure in Major League Baseball (MLB), has accepted a position as a special advisor to the San Francisco Giants, a role announced by the team on Thursday. At 74 years of age, Baker brings a wealth of experience and insight to the organization following his recent retirement from managing.

Baker’s Remarkable Career in MLB

Baker’s managerial career spans an impressive 26 seasons, concluding after his leadership of the Houston Astros in the 2023 American League Championship Series (ALCS). During his tenure, he achieved numerous accolades, including:

• One World Series title
• Participation in two additional World Series
• Leadership of five different teams to division titles, a first in MLB history
• Winning both the American League (AL) and National League (NL) pennants
• A total of 2,183 wins across 4,046 games
• Three NL Manager of the Year awards

Baker started his managerial career with the Giants in 1993, guiding them to two National League West titles, three postseason appearances, and a run to the 2002 World Series.

Return to the Giants

This appointment marks Baker’s third role with the Giants; he previously served as a special advisor to CEO Larry Baer between 2018 and 2019, during which he shared his expertise in both business and baseball operations. His current responsibilities will encompass similar duties, aimed at strengthening the franchise’s competitive edge within a challenging division.

“I’ve enjoyed my stops at various places, but I’m happy to be back home,” Baker stated in a team release. “I look forward to providing guidance to the organization and helping the Giants get back to the top in a very tough division.”

Endorsements from Giants Leadership

Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi expressed enthusiasm about Baker’s return, emphasizing the shared vision of elevating the team’s performance. He noted:

“I was fortunate enough to get to know Dusty when we overlapped in the organization in 2019, and I’m excited to get to work with him again. We’ve had a chance to meet in person and discuss our shared vision of bringing championship baseball back to San Francisco. I learn something new in every interaction with him and look forward to leaning on his experience and perspective on the game.”

A Legacy Beyond Management

Throughout his career, Baker not only excelled as a manager but also made a substantial impact as a player, participating in 19 MLB seasons with teams including the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Giants, and Oakland Athletics. His extensive background in both playing and coaching positions him as a vital asset to the Giants organization as they look to reclaim their status in the league.