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Baker Honored by First Ballot Selection to AFBL Hall of Fame Friday, November 17th , 2045 "My dreams never took me to the Hall of Fame," said pitching ace Phil Baker, the newest member of the American Federation Baseball League Hall of Fame, at his induction ceremony. "Like most of these Hall of Fame members -- probably all of them -- I didn't play the game to get here. I played the game because I loved it. That being said, it's the Hall of Fame. It's that magical place, it's that place that transcends time. And now I am a part of it. And so proud to be here." In his outstanding career Baker crafted a 187-155 record with a 3.23 ERA. Opposing clubs batted .251 against him and he rung up 2493 strikeouts in 3107.1 innings. He was 42 when he retired from baseball. One of his managers commented on what made Baker such a formidable pitcher. "I don't care what the situation was, how high the stakes were -- the bases could be loaded and the pennant riding on every pitch -- it never bothered Phil. He pitched his game. Cool and crafty with nerves of steel." |
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