Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker had long ties to the Cactus League. He managed three Cactus League clubs – the San Francisco Giants (1993-2002), the Chicago Cubs (2003-06) and the Cincinnati Reds (2008-13). Baker won two division titles in San Francisco and led the Giants to the National League pennant in 2002; he also won a division title in Chicago and two more in Cincinnati. Before becoming a manager, Baker played outfield for 19 years, wrapping up his career in the Cactus League with San Francisco in 1984 and Oakland in 1985 and 1986. In 2025, Baker was inducted into the Negro Leagues Hall of Game in recognition of his excellent managerial career.