‘Big teddy bear’ having fierce offensive year for Memphis Redbirds
But to reach the majors, he might have to show his teeth even more
TCU's Luken Baker reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of an NCAA men's College World Series baseball game against Coastal Carolina in Omaha, Neb., June 25, 2016. (Nati Harnik/AP file)
For first baseman Luken Baker to take the step from Triple-A to the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals or some other team, he’s going to have to “knock the door down,” said Memphis manager Ben Johnson.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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