SCOTT BAKER NEWS
2009 Pitcher Appraisal: Scott Baker
20 days ago by
Over The Baggy
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S. BAKER (33 Starts)
xFIP | MLB Rank
4.46
49th
BABIP | +/- MLB Avg
.277
-7.4%
Runs Support | +/- MLB Avg
5.62
+17.9%
GAME SCORES
Decisions
No-Decisions
Game Score Greater Than 50:
12-2
2-2
Game Score Less
Than 50:
3-6
3-3
Average Game Score Per...
Baker Location
July 08, 2009 by
Twinkie Talk
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Well it worked a couple weeks ago when I called Francisco Liriano’s career over, so why not.
When you glance at his FanGraphs page, Scott Baker hasn’t been much worse than he was last year. He’s giving up more homers than usual, his location has been worse but opponents...
For Baker, release matters
July 01, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Facing the Royals, a team who struggled to score runs (4.05 per game) and strikes out in hearty portion of their plate appearances (15%) it would be assumed that Scott Baker would slice through them like a butter-knife in melted Velveeta. After all, Baker's most recent start...
Game 159: Twins at Tigers
October 01, 2009 by
Bless You Boys
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Scott Baker (14-9, 4.48) vs. Nate Robertson (2-2, 5.56), 1:05 p.m. EST
I've become pretty jinx-conscious in writing these GameThread posts, so I hesitate to say exactly what could happen this afternoon at Comerica Park if the Tigers win. But it would...
Breaking Down Scott Baker
Scott Baker isn’t necessarily known as a control pitcher, but his performance on June 30 against the Kansas City Royals left much to be desired. While expecting him to be on top of his game may have been too much to expect considering his recent string of four consecutive quality...
Twins Salvage Split
October 01, 2009 by
Twinkie Talk
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I really don’t have much desire to write today, but the Twins bounced back to salvage a split with the Tigers, staying 2 games back. Scott Baker earned his 15th win of the season. Orlando Cabrera was the hitting star, going 2 for 5 with a big 3 RBI double.
There was some tension in the [...]
Scott Baker is Cooking
February 24, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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The Twins have an ace in the waiting, and he wants to prove it to you.
Twins’ Baker Handcuffs Indians
August 15, 2009 by
Deep Left Field
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The Minnesota Twins are still in contention for the American League Central Division Title, thanks in part to the resurgence of Scott Baker. At just five games back of Detroit, Baker has provided some great relief (as a starter) since returning from the disabled list.
In his last seven...
In the End, There Can Be Only One
October 06, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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It has become something of a tradition in Twins Territory, a 163rd game to determine the American League Central division title.
A year ago, Minnesota traveled to Comiskey and lost a 1-0 heart-breaker to the White Sox in a one-game playoff, but this year, the Twins play host to...
Nothing in the First
October 06, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Scott Baker retires the Tigers in order, getting two fly outs and a strikeout. He threw 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes. The Twins are coming up in the bottom of the inning.
Update: After Porcello gets two ground outs, Joe Mauer gets the first hit of the game into the right-center gap. [...]
Playoffs?
September 06, 2008 by
Twins Territory
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The newspapers and every other news outlet might as well save some time and record one story about how the Minnesota Twins bullpen blew the game and publish it every day. For the most part they'll get the story right, because most of the time it's Reyes, Guerrier, Crain or...
Baker, Twins beat Tigers to avoid elimination
Scott Baker had a strong start and got plenty of run support with a three-run third inning and a four-run eighth, helping the Twins beat the Tigers 8-3 to avoid elimination from playoff contention.
Baker Cooked
October 06, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Scott Baker walks Brandon Inge leading off the seventh, and he’s done.
Upadate: Jon Rauch comes on in relief.
Update: Laird pops out on a bunt attempt. One down. Santiago follows with a fly ball to left-center than Span runs down for the second out. That’s it for Rauch...
Game 163: Tigers at Twins
October 06, 2009 by
Bless You Boys
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Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.04) vs. Scott Baker (15-9, 4.36), 5:07 p.m. EST
Writing this in the regular GameThread format doesn't quite feel right, does it? After all, this is hardly just another game on the schedule. But the number "163"...
How Scotty Got His Groove Back
June 10, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Baker started the season in a funk. His record and ERA were disappointing coming into June (just 2-6, with an ERA of 6.32). All of the sudden, he's made some "mechanical adjustments" and is now hurling into badassery again. Mind you, this...
Where Does Nick Blackburn Go From Here?
March 24, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Nick Blackburn is of that cut from utilitarian ilk, plodding, methodical and workmanlike. He appears of the caliber that supplies thousands of man-hours with nary a thanks, nor the ingrained desire to recieve one. He bridged the rotation from March until the last night...
Scoreboard Watching (10/6/09): Tigers @ Twins, 2p
October 06, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.04) vs. Scott Baker (15-9, 4.36).
COMMENTS: If you're a fan of baseball, or just someone who doesn't want to work this afternoon, then you'll be tuning in to this game, the 163rd of the season for the Tigers and Twins, who are competing for the right...
Twins' Baker continues his mastery of Indians
Scott Baker won his seventh straight decision and extended his mastery of the Cleveland Indians, pitching the Minnesota Twins to a 4-1 victory Saturday.
Twins stop Tigers from clinching Central, stay in contention
October 01, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Scott Baker had a strong start and got plenty of run support with a three-run third inning and a four-run eighth, helping the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 Thursday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.
It's Not A Playoff Game: Your Tigers-Twins Preview
October 06, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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Fine, football in Minnesota got Monday night, but the game with far more immediate importance is tonight's contest between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers to determine the winner of the American League Central. Remember, this is technically not a playoff game. Today is the...
Baker silences O's, helps Twins win fourth straight
August 24, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Scott Baker allowed a run and four hits over seven innings Monday night, leading the Minnesota Twins to their fourth straight win, 2-1 over the Baltimore Orioles.
Roundup: Baker solid as Twins win fourth straight
August 24, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Monday's MLB roundup: Scott Baker allowed a run and four hits over seven innings, leading the Minnesota Twins to their fourth straight win, 2-1 over the Baltimore Orioles
Game 149: Tigers at Twins
September 20, 2009 by
Bless You Boys
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Nate Robertson (1-2, 5.35) vs. Scott Baker (13-8, 4.35), 2:10 p.m. EST
So far, this weekend's series at the Metrodome has fulfilled Tigers fans' worst fears. Just about everything has seemed to go wrong at one point or another, and perhaps worst...
Game 110: Twins at Tigers
August 09, 2009 by
Bless You Boys
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Scott Baker (9-7, 4.59) vs. Jarrod Washburn (8-7, 2.93), 1:05 p.m. EST
After the Twins evened up this weekend's series with an 11-0 romp last night, the Tigers go for the series win on what's supposed to be a hot afternoon in Detroit.
Jarrod Washburn...
Starting with strikes big for Twins
September 25, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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This was not how the Twins rotation was supposed to look come September.
Back in April, the prevailing assumption among Twins fans was that a combination of Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano and Kevin Slowey would be headlining any sort of playoff push, acting as the key ingredients...
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