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C John Baker: Traded To Florida
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Mar 30, 2007
Oakland A's Spring Q&A: John Baker, C
We spoke to John Baker at spring training about his progress as a player, who has impressed & more.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Mar 2, 2007
Oakland A's Spring Training Battles: Catcher
We preview the spring training battle at the catching position in Oakland A's camp.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Jan 5, 2007
July's Best In The Oakland A's System
It's time to hand out the hardware for the best performances in the month of July.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Aug 1, 2006
Mid-Season Review: Prospects 41-50
How have our preseason top 41-50 prospects fared so far this season?
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Jul 19, 2006
C John Baker: Named To PCL All-Star Team
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Jul 9, 2006
C John Baker: Nine For His Last 17
-by OaklandClubhouse.com May 15, 2006
C John Baker: First Homer
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Apr 12, 2006
C John Baker: Outstanding Spring
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Apr 2, 2006
C John Baker: Ninth Inning Hero
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Mar 16, 2006
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John Baker
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 215
Position: C

Bats: L
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 01/20/1981
Birthplace: Alameda,  CA
Experience: R
College: California


Biography:
Acquired:
Selected in the fourth round by the A's in the June 2002 draft.

2004 Highlights:
* Had an excellent season in Midland (AA), hitting .280 with 15 homeruns and 32 doubles.
* Joined Sacramento (AAA) in the final month and helped the RiverCats win the PCL Championship.
* Hit .347 with 10 RBI in 14 games for the RiverCats.
* Played a little firstbase in addition to catching.
* Still working on throwing out baserunners behind the plate.

Career Highlights:
* Hit .309 in 82 games for Kane County (low A) in 2003.
* Struggled in Midland in 2003 after mid-season promotion, hitting only .240.
*Hit .383 in his senior season at Cal.

Personal:
John David Baker...resides in Walnut Creek, CA...graduated from De La Salle HS (Concord, CA)...attended University of California.