"Baker Appointed as Houston Manager Amid 'Sign Stealing' Scandal, Respected by All"

Manager Dusty Baker / Photo by Houston Astros Official Social Network Service (SNS)

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Dusty Baker, former Washington Nationals manager, has agreed to a managerial contract with the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB), who were embroiled in the 'sign-stealing scandal.'

On the 30th (Korean time), the Houston Astros announced that they had signed a 1+1 year managerial contract with Baker.

Manager Baker is scheduled to hold an official press conference on the 31st at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, USA, where he will deliver his inaugural speech.

Recently, the Houston Astros were found to have stolen opposing teams' signs using electronic devices in 2017 following an investigation by the MLB office. The MLB office suspended General Manager Jeff Luhnow and Manager A.J. Hinch without pay for one year, and Astros owner Jim Crane immediately fired both of them.

Manager Baker has been tasked with calming the atmosphere of Houston, which has faced fierce criticism from baseball fans, and preparing for the 2020 season.

Baker has managed the San Francisco Giants (1993?2002), Chicago Cubs (2003?2006), Cincinnati Reds (2008?2013), and Washington Nationals (2016?2017), compiling a career record of 1,863 wins and 1,636 losses (winning percentage 0.532).

Owner Crane said, "Throughout his successful career, Manager Baker has embodied the qualities we demand from our managers. He is a winner, and more importantly, he is a strong leader respected not only by players but by everyone involved in baseball."

He added, "We are very excited to welcome Manager Baker as the new leader of our team."

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