SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • MLB.COM
BRYAN BAKER #43 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
1-1 W-L •
1.16 WHIP •
5.01 ERA
1-1 W-L
1.16 WHIP
5.01 ERA
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Snags win Monday Baker (4-3) earned the win Monday, striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Impact Starter Kyle Bradish fell an out short of qualifying for the win, allowing Baker to pick up his first decision since July 4. Since the start of July, he's posted a solid 2.81 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 16 innings. He's kept opponents off the board in 15 of 18 appearances in that span. For the season, Baker owns a 4.10 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB with five holds and two blown saves in 48.1 innings. With Felix Bautista holding the closer role and Dillon Tate and Cionel Perez operating as setup men, Baker's middle-relief role hasn't changed much since Jorge Lopez was sent to the Twins at the trade deadline.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Extends scoreless streak Baker allowed two hits in a scoreless inning during Monday's 5-1 win over the Rays.
Impact Baker is enjoying his best month of the season -- he owns a 0.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 10 innings in July, and he hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances. The right-hander has racked up a 17:3 K:BB in that span. With the strength of the Orioles' bullpen, he hasn't been able to earn a larger role with this stretch of success. For the year, he has a 3-3 record, four holds and a blown save while recording a 3.83 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB in 42.1 innings.
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Snags win Monday Baker (3-3) walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the extra-inning win over the Rangers on Monday.
Impact Baker issued a one-out walk but ultimately had no trouble keeping the score tied at 6-6 in the top of the 10th inning. He ended up with the win when the Orioles walked it off in the bottom of the frame. This was a fourth straight scoreless outing for Baker, his longest streak of the year, and he's covered six innings in that span. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4.59 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB through 33.1 innings overall while adding three holds and a blown save.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs second hold Baker struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Baker has yet to post more than three consecutive scoreless outings this season. The mixed results have continued in June, where he's posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across eight innings. For the season, the right-hander has a 5.34 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 27:11 K:BB, 2-3 record, two holds and a blown save threw 28.2 innings. He'll likely remain in mostly low-leverage assignments, especially since few other Orioles relievers have struggled in 2022.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Snares win Tuesday Baker (2-3) allowed a run on a hit and a walk in 1.1 innings, earning the win Tuesday over the Cubs.
Impact Starter Kyle Bradish came up one out short of the win in an inefficient outing, allowing Baker to snare a win in relief. The 27-year-old right-hander has been a bit shaky with 10 runs (eight earned) allowed in his last 11 innings. For the season, Baker has a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 23.1 innings while adding a blown save and a hold. With lackluster ratios and very little high-leverage usage, he's not much of a factor in standard fantasy formats.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Tuesday Baker (1-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday after he pitched 1.1 innings, surrendering three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter against the Mariners.
Impact Baker was tasked with starting Tuesday's contest in what was a bullpen game, giving up an RBI double in the first inning and two more runs in the second while only recording one out. The three runs surrendered were a season high for the reliever and he has now allowed at least one run in four of his last five appearances. Since May 20, Baker has given up six runs on 10 hits and three walks over 6.2 frames. He'll return to his regular role as a bullpen option following the loss Tuesday.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in bullpen game Baker will be the Orioles' starting pitcher for Tuesday's contest versus the Mariners in what's expected to be a bullpen game, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Baker will draw his second start of the season, but he's unlikely to pitch more than once through the order before being pulled from the contest. In his last start May 12 in St. Louis, the right-hander pitched 2.1 scoreless frames, allowing one hit while striking out three. On the season, Baker owns a 4.66 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 21 punchouts over 19.1 innings.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Handed loss Tuesday Baker (1-2) took the loss Tuesday versus the Yankees. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits while recording only one out.
Impact Baker couldn't protect a one-run lead as the Yankees' offense got RBI singles from Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jose Trevino to walk it off. It's been a rough May for Baker, who has allowed seven runs (five earned) in nine innings. The right-hander has a 5.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB while adding a hold and a blown save in 17 appearances spanning 18 innings this season.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts bullpen game Baker struck out three in 2.1 innings, allowing one hit in a 3-2 win Thursday in St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Baker got the nod to start in a bullpen game and retired the first seven batters he faced before allowing a single and being removed in the third. It was his longest outing at any level since 2017 when he played for Single-A Asheville. While the 27-year-old's 4.38 ERA is nothing to write home about, his 14:2 K:BB ratio and one homer allowed in 12.1 innings are promising. He'll likely continue as a middle reliever for the near future.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in bullpen game Baker will start Thursday's game in St. Louis in what's expected to a bullpen day for the Orioles, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Baker hasn't recorded more than five outs in any of his 11 appearances out of the Baltimore bullpen this season, so he's unlikely to pitch more than two innings before checking out of the contest. The Orioles don't have an obvious primary pitcher to work behind Baker, but converted starter Keegan Akin could offer a decent amount of length while he's available in the bullpen on three days' rest.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with loss Baker (1-1) allowed a run on two hits in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Twins.
Impact Baker was responsible for a pair of singles in the sixth inning, the latter being Carlos Correa's go-ahead knock. The Orioles' offense wasn't able to get Baker off the hook. The right-hander started the season well, but he's given up five runs in his last 4.1 innings. The reliever has a 5.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB across 9.1 innings overall.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up win Saturday Baker (1-0) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in one inning, earning the win Saturday over the Angels.
Impact Baker worked the sixth inning, allowing a two-run home run to Brandon Marsh. The Orioles quickly got the right-hander off the hook, putting up three runs in the seventh to put him in line for the win. This was the first time in six outings that Baker's allowed multiple runs. He owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB with a hold in six innings this season. The 27-year-old looks like he'll continue in a middle-relief role.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Performing well early on Baker has allowed just one run over 4.2 innings this season.
Impact Baker pitched in the ninth and 10th innings of Friday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Yankees. He's also dialed up six strikeouts and just one walk across his four appearances this season. While the Orioles are unlikely to generate many save chances for their relievers this season, Baker's pitched well and could see more high-leverage work if he can sustain this early success.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes Opening Day roster Baker will be on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Baker allowed just one run on one hit and one walk with four strikeouts over four innings in spring training. The 27-year-old made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays last season before being claimed by the Orioles on waivers in November. His strong spring will allow him to start the season in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen, though the Orioles' lack of relief depth could see him move up the pecking order if he pitches well.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Orioles Baker was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Baker tossed a single major-league inning this season, the first of his career. The 26-year-old spent the bulk of the year at Triple-A Buffalo, where he cruised to a 1.31 ERA in 41.1 innings of relief.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Buffalo The Blue Jays optioned Baker to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Impact Baker joined Toronto when the roster expanded from 26 to 28 men Sept. 1, but he'll head back to the minors less than a week later after the Blue Jays needed to open up a spot for reliever Julian Merryweather (oblique), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. During his first stint in the big leagues, Baker made one appearance out of the bullpen, striking out a batter in a scoreless inning.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
