ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Tropicana Field on July 26, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays’ infielder/outfielder shares a clubhouse with the righthanded closer, so stepping into the batter’s box against him is not a concern. For Rays’ opponents, facing Baker has been a nightmare. During that span, which totals 24 appearances, Baker has allowed one run. The high school outfielder was traded back to Tampa Bay five months later as part of the deal for Shane Baz.)