Follow the Prospects: Darren Baker, 2B

[imref]

Updating:

- Baker was drafted as a favor to his dad
- Baker isn't a prospect
- Baker got lucky at Fredricksburg (.318 / .352 / .394 in 18 games)
- Baker won't be able to hit at A+ (.273 / .333 / .367 in 62 games)
- Baker won't get past AA (.290 / .356 / .361 in 43 games)
- Baker will be overmatched at AAA (.331 / .410 / .420 in 41 games)
- Baker doesn't have enough minor league games to draw any conclusions
- Baker is at best a backup IF at the major league level <-----YOU ARE HERE
- Baker is an everyday player at the major league level
- Baker is an all-star
- Baker is a future hall of famer
- Baker is traded before free agency because he won't accept 13 / $600 million
- Baker posts .202 / .258 / .217 for the Mets in the first year of his 13 / $600 million contract
- Baker attacks a fan
- Baker retires
- Baker signs with the Long Island Ducks

[GburgNatsFan]

Well done.

Updating:

- Baker was drafted as a favor to his dad
- Baker isn't a prospect
- Baker got lucky at Fredricksburg (.318 / .352 / .394 in 18 games)
- Baker won't be able to hit at A+ (.273 / .333 / .367 in 62 games)
- Baker won't get past AA (.290 / .356 / .361 in 43 games)
- Baker will be overmatched at AAA (.331 / .410 / .420 in 41 games)
- Baker doesn't have enough minor league games to draw any conclusions
- Baker is at best a backup IF at the major league level <-----YOU ARE HERE
- Baker is an everyday player at the major league level
- Baker is an all-star
- Baker is a future hall of famer
- Baker is traded before free agency because he won't accept 13 / $600 million
- Baker posts .202 / .258 / .217 for the Mets in the first year of his 13 / $600 million contract
- Baker attacks a fan
- Baker retires
- Baker signs with the Long Island Ducks

[Natsinpwc]

Keep it up Darren. I think maybe the lack of defensive versatility will hinder him from sticking in MLB. Looks like he played 1 game in CF this year for Rochester. I only see 2B in his defensive position for rest of minor league career.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

he's gotta be better than Wilmer Difo at this point, right?

they may try to deal vargas at the deadline. not likely to get much, but that's Baker's roll.

[imref]

they may try to deal vargas at the deadline. not likely to get much, but that's Baker's roll.

until he becomes an every day player on his way to the HoF.

[Natsinpwc]

they may try to deal vargas at the deadline. not likely to get much, but that's Baker's roll.

But we have no evidence he can play SS or 3B.  If that is so he needs to start playing those positions. 

[welch]

Updating:

- Baker was drafted as a favor to his dad
- Baker isn't a prospect
- Baker got lucky at Fredricksburg (.318 / .352 / .394 in 18 games)
- Baker won't be able to hit at A+ (.273 / .333 / .367 in 62 games)
- Baker won't get past AA (.290 / .356 / .361 in 43 games)
- Baker will be overmatched at AAA (.331 / .410 / .420 in 41 games)
- Baker doesn't have enough minor league games to draw any conclusions
- Baker is at best a backup IF at the major league level <-----YOU ARE HERE
- Baker is an everyday player at the major league level
- Baker is an all-star
- Baker is a future hall of famer
- Baker is traded before free agency because he won't accept 13 / $600 million
- Baker posts .202 / .258 / .217 for the Mets in the first year of his 13 / $600 million contract
- Baker attacks a fan
- Baker retires
- Baker signs with the Long Island Ducks

Good update.

[welch]

Today, 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI. Hitting .327 with .818 OPS

https://www.milb.com/gameday/red-wings-vs-mud-hens/2023/05/24/722711#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=722711

[welch]

2-for-4 with an RBI tonight. Lifts average to .328