Andrew Baker thriving after trade to Rockies, finds success in Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Andrew Baker, a reliever for the Colorado Rockies, is experiencing a breakout season at Triple-A Albuquerque. Since joining the Rockies from the Phillies in May, Baker's new pitch, a gyro slider, has become integral to his success, leading to an elite strikeout rate. His performance has been bolstered by offseason work in Puerto Rico, where he helped his team win a championship. While adapting to pitching at altitude, Baker continues to refine his technique and approach on the mound as he aims for a potential call-up to the majors.
- •Baker traded to Rockies from Phillies in May.
- •Averages 87.8 mph on gyro slider, crucial to his success.
- •Strikeout rate has reached elite levels in Triple-A.
- •Worked in Puerto Rico winter league, winning a championship.
- •Adjusts pitching strategies for altitude challenges.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Weekly Pebble Report: Andrew Baker Found His Pitch — and a New Home
"The Rockies' Triple-A reliever explains why his signature pitch isn't really a cutter, how a May trade from Philadelphia reshaped his path to the big leagues, and what a championship run in Puerto Rico had to do with his breakout season.
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