22 years after being scooped up by J.T. Snow during the 2002 World Series, Darren Baker was called up to the majors for the first time in his career
San Francisco Giants’ J.T. Snow, left, drags 3-year-old Darren Baker, son of Giants manager Dusty Baker, away from homeplate and the path of oncoming baserunner David Bell after scoring in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002. Angels catcher Bengie Molina and homeplate umpire Mike Reilly are at rear. It was, depending on who you ask, the defining image of the 2002 World Series: a three-year-old Darren Baker being scooped up by J.T.
After crossing home plate, Snow grabbed Baker, who was about four months from his fourth birthday, and carried him away from the live play. Once the play ended, Snow set down Baker and allowed him to retrieve the bat. The “Darren Baker Rule” was subsequently established, requiring that bat boys be at least 14 years old.
Baker, 25, spent four seasons at Cal before being selected in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. During his time in Berkeley, Baker hit .303 and swiped 58 bases. This season, Baker hit .285 with 38 steals on 43 attempts for the Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate.
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