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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Baker spent most of the season at Triple-A Memphis again for the third year in a row, and while his numbers weren't as robust there in 2024 as they were in 2023, he did pop 32 home runs and had a 14.8 percent walk rate. The 6-foot-4, 285-pounder finally was summoned to the big club in late August but didn't play consistently. Baker has not produced much during his limited chances in the majors, but a 54.7 percent hard-hit rate and 13.5 percent walk rate offer hope. Paul Goldschmidt has moved on, but the Cardinals threw an additional playing time wrench Baker's way when they announced Willson Contreras would be a full-time first baseman/designated hitter. There's still room for Baker to get reps against lefties, but it's unlikely he'll be exposed beyond that. Read Past Outlooks
Showing increased bat speed
Baker has shown increased bat speed this spring and has hit a team-leading three home runs in 11 Grapefruit League games, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Baker made it a point over the offseason to increase his bat speed, and it sits at 79 mph this spring, up 5.1 mph over his 73.9 mph average from 2024. The 79 mph average would have ranked second in all of baseball last season, behind only Giancarlo Stanton (81.2 mph). Baker should open the season as a starter versus left-handed pitching, being used both at designated hitter and first base. If he can carry over the increased bat speed into the season, it's possible he works his way into some playing time against righties.
Baker made it a point over the offseason to increase his bat speed, and it sits at 79 mph this spring, up 5.1 mph over his 73.9 mph average from 2024. The 79 mph average would have ranked second in all of baseball last season, behind only Giancarlo Stanton (81.2 mph). Baker should open the season as a starter versus left-handed pitching, being used both at designated hitter and first base. If he can carry over the increased bat speed into the season, it's possible he works his way into some playing time against righties.
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| Since 2023vs Left | .694 | 64 | 2 | 10 | .218 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .607 | 84 | 2 | 10 | .183 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2024vs Left | 1.086 | 22 | 2 | 7 | .278 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .359 | 27 | 0 | 3 | .091 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .502 | 42 | 0 | 3 | .189 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .721 | 57 | 2 | 7 | .224 | ||||
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| Since 2023Home | .524 | 75 | 1 | 9 | .164 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .777 | 73 | 3 | 11 | .237 | ||||
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| 2024Home | .618 | 30 | 1 | 6 | .154 | ||||
| 2024Away | .797 | 19 | 1 | 4 | .214 | ||||
| 2023Home | .464 | 45 | 0 | 3 | .171 | ||||
| 2023Away | .770 | 54 | 2 | 7 | .244 | ||||
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Baker was one of the most productive hitters at the Triple-A level in 2023, putting up a blistering .334/.439/.720 batting line with 33 home runs and 98 RBI over just 380 plate appearances with Memphis. He also cut his strikeout rate to 20 percent while upping his walk rate to 15.5 percent. The breakout led to Baker's first big-league action in St. Louis, where he played sporadically and posted just a .627 OPS and 31.3 percent strikeout rate in 99 trips to the dish. Baker did draw walks at a 13.1 percent clip and boasted a 52.7 percent hard-hit rate, so there were some positives. The 27-year-old is a big boy at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds and offers an interesting blend of power and on-base ability. The problem is Baker is stretched defensively even at first base and the Cards look to have at least a few ahead of him in the pecking order at designated hitter.
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Team rejected overseas overtures
The Cardinals declined overtures from teams overseas this offseason that wanted to acquire Baker's rights, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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Returns from paternity leave
The Cardinals reinstated Baker from the paternity list Friday.
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Goes on paternity leave
The Cardinals placed Baker on the paternity list Tuesday.
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Clubs second homer
Baker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Yankees.
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Appears set to lose work vs. RHPs
Baker will serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
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Drawing interest from overseas
Baker is receiving interest from at least one team overseas, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Baker will turn 28 in March and wouldn't appear to be in line to play much in St. Louis with Willson Contreras and Alec Burleson set to absorb most the at-bats between first base and designated hitter. He does have an option year left, but Baker being allowed to pursue an opportunity overseas could make sense both for him and the Cardinals.
Baker will turn 28 in March and wouldn't appear to be in line to play much in St. Louis with Willson Contreras and Alec Burleson set to absorb most the at-bats between first base and designated hitter. He does have an option year left, but Baker being allowed to pursue an opportunity overseas could make sense both for him and the Cardinals.