“I think people associate my voice with the ballpark.
“I think consistency and continuity are very good things,” Baker said. He finds a way to say every Phillies player’s name with a unique twist and never strays from it. The reigning National League MVP gets the biggest applause because of his powerful swing and likeability.īut no matter which Phillie Baker is announcing, no matter how long or short that name is, and no matter what the situation on the field is, Baker, in his current position with the Phillies since 1972, has excitement and enthusiasm in his voice.
