Jeff Baker

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**Jeff Baker**

Colorado Rockies — No. 10
Utility player
Born: June 21, 1981 (1981-06-21) (age 26) Bad Kissingen, Germany
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
April 4, 2005 for the Colorado Rockies
Selected MLB statistics (through May 15, 2008)
Batting average	.248
Home runs	10
Runs batted in	43
Teams
Colorado Rockies (2005-present)

Jeffrey Glen "Jeff" Baker (born June 21, 1981 in Bad Kissingen, Germany) is a player in Major League Baseball who plays in the Colorado Rockies system (2005-present). He bats and throws right-handed. He was the 1999 Virginia Prep Player of the Year.

[edit] Baseball Career

Jeff Baker made his Major League debut in 2005, as the Opening Day third baseman for the Colorado Rockies, playing a total of 12 games. He had been added to the Rockies lineup as a replacement for injured third baseman Garrett Atkins and on the return of Atkins, Baker was assigned to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the Rockies Triple-A affiliate.

Baker was drafted by the Rockies in 2004. He played college baseball at Clemson University. While at Clemson, Baker set numerous records that still stand today. His 59 HR still are the record for career and this was done in 3 not 4 years. He was a 3 time All American by baseball america.

In 2006, Baker played a full season for the Sky Sox hitting .305 with 20 homers and 108 RBI. He played most of those games in right field. He was named to baseball america all minor league team. As an outfielder for Colorado springs. He was then called up to the Rockies in early September and was rewarded with significant playing time in right.

On August 10th of 2007, Baker was hit in the head by a pitch from the Cubs right-hander Jason Marquis. He suffered from a concussion, but he returned fine 3 weeks later.

After losing 18 pounds in the off-season to improve his quickness, he is attempting to make the transition to second base in 2008. Currently, Baker is among a handful of candidates for the starting job and possesses the most potent bat of the group. He and Ian Stewart are, however, the only ones who do not have any experience at the position.

Has the knack for coming up big in the clutch. Delivered the game winning hit on 10/6/07 vs Phillies reliever JC Romero who had a .125 batting average vs RHH to send the Rockies to the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Also had a game wining hit in 14th inning vs Chicago Cubs on Sept 30 2006

Line out to SS in his only ab in 2007 world series. Finished 2007 postseason with a 500 avg

His major sponsorships are Nike, Kaenon Eyeware, Wilson and Chevrolet.