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Coach Don Baker brings more than 20 years of coaching experience and a lifelong passion for player development to every team he leads. His playing career began at the junior college level, where he earned First Team All-NWACC honors during his two-year career. He then continued his collegiate career as a pitcher at the University of Utah for two seasons before advancing to professional baseball, spending one year pitching in the Pioneer League.
Following his playing career, Coach Baker returned to the University of Utah as a graduate assistant coach, gaining valuable experience working with collegiate athletes and further developing his teaching and leadership skills.
Over the past two decades, Coach Baker has coached players at multiple levels of the game, helping athletes grow both on and off the field. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to teaching the fundamentals that lead to long-term success. His coaching philosophy is centered on player development first, believing that preparing athletes with strong fundamentals, baseball IQ, and a love for the game is more important than simply chasing tournament wins.
Coach Baker is passionate about creating an environment where players are challenged, held accountable, and encouraged to reach their full potential. His goal is to help each athlete develop the skills, confidence, and character needed to succeed not only in baseball but in life.