Dusty Baker
Keynote Speaker: Legendary MLB Manager & Player; World Series Champion; Two-Time All-Star & Gold Glove Winner; Owner of Baker Family Wines
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Dusty Baker Biography
Dusty Baker, known formally as Johnnie B. Baker Jr., is a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, recognized for his contributions as both a player and a manager over more than five decades. Baker played in MLB for 19 seasons, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers. During his tenure with the Dodgers, he was a two-time All-Star, earned two Silver Slugger Awards and a Gold Glove Award, and became the first National League Championship Series MVP for his performance during the National League Championship Series. He made three World Series appearances and was part of the Dodgers' World Series championship team. Baker recorded nearly 2,000 hits, drove in more than 1,000 runs, and maintained a .278 batting average over his career, which began at age 19 with the Atlanta Braves—sharing the outfield with Hank Aaron—and concluded with the Oakland Athletics.
After retiring as a player, Baker transitioned to managing, becoming the youngest manager in MLB when he was hired by the San Francisco Giants. In his first year as Giants manager, he won the National League Manager of the Year Award, leading the team to a 103–59 record, a 31-game improvement from the previous season. Baker later managed the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, and Houston Astros. He is a three-time National League Manager of the Year and the only manager in MLB history to lead five different teams to the postseason and to win division titles with five different clubs.
Baker's managerial career reached a pinnacle when he guided the Houston Astros to a World Series championship, becoming the oldest manager to win the Fall Classic. He also became the first Black manager and 12th overall in MLB history to achieve 2,000 career wins. Baker is among a select group to win the World Series as both a player and a manager in the divisional era. He is also the oldest manager or head coach in MLB, NBA, NFL, or NHL history to win a championship. After taking over the Astros following a leadership change, Baker played a significant role in restoring the team's credibility.
Baker's regular-season managerial record includes 2,183 wins, 1,862 losses, and a .540 winning percentage, ranking seventh on the all-time wins list behind Connie Mack, Tony La Russa, John McGraw, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, and Sparky Anderson. Baseball Digest honored Baker with its Lifetime Achievement Award after his retirement, recognizing his 56 years in Major League Baseball as a player, coach, and manager. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has described Baker as a leader and ambassador for the sport.
Following his retirement from managing, Baker joined the Giants' front office and was named manager of Team Nicaragua for the World Baseball Classic. He has also been inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. Baker continues to share insights on leadership, high performance, and teamwork, drawing from his extensive experience in professional baseball. His journey from a teenage outfielder alongside Hank Aaron to the oldest championship manager in North American professional sports positions him as a respected and influential voice in baseball.
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What topics does Dusty Baker speak about?
Dusty Baker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Inspirational, Black Heritage, Baseball, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports Motivation, College, Sports, Motivational, Leadership, Sports Coaching, Social Activism and Philanthropy.
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Dusty Baker generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Dusty Baker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Christian, Athlete and Christian Athletes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dusty Baker for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dusty Baker generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Coach Ken Carter and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dusty Baker for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Dusty Baker to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dusty Baker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dusty Baker, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dusty Baker or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dusty Baker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dusty Baker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dusty Baker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dusty Baker speak about?
Dusty Baker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Inspirational, Black Heritage, Baseball, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports Motivation, College, Sports, Motivational, Leadership, Sports Coaching, Social Activism and Philanthropy. -
Where does Dusty Baker travel from?
Dusty Baker generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dusty Baker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dusty Baker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dusty Baker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dusty Baker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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