John Baker is joining the Cubs as a baseball operations assistant.
The organization announced the move Thursday evening.
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Baker served as a backup catcher on the Cubs in 2014, the final season of his 14-year professional playing career.
Baker - who will be 35 in January - hit .192 with a .504 OPS with the Cubs in 2014, but served as a leader in the clubhouse and provided entertainment throughout the season from his pitching outing in the 16th inning of a game to playing guitar in the dugout during rain delays:
The Cubs state Baker will assist with the baseball operations department, including player development and scouting. He will focus on catching and mental skills.
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Baker will work with minor league players on and off the field and also help the Cubs front office out prior to the MLB Draft.