John Baker, C - San Diego Padres (#21)

Birthdate: 1/20/81
Drafted: 4th Round (128th Pick) - 2002 (OAK)
College: University of California
Acquired: Trade (MIA) - November 2011
2013 Salary: $930,000
Service Time: 4.083 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $930K (2013); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 7/9/2008
Bats: L
Throws: R
Height: 6-1
Weight: 228

Latest Player Updates
01/18/13 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
01/17/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
11/22/11 - acquired from Miami

 FLA 
09/05/11 - activated from 60-Day DL
03/30/11 - placed on 60-Day DL
09/03/10 - underwent Tommy John surgery
07/26/10 - transferred to 60-Day DL
05/15/10 - placed on DL (strained flexor muscle)

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