South Atlantic League All-Star Game: ; Baker Continues Tradition; Power Designated Hitter Benefited From Being Part of an Athletic Family

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In Aaron Baker's family, even extraordinary athletic achievements can seem rather ordinary.

The West Virginia Power first baseman will start at designated hitter in tonight's South Atlantic League All-Star game in Greenville, S.C. Baker earned the recognition after leading the Power (31-39 in the first half) in doubles (18), RBI (36) and slugging percentage (.460).

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South Atlantic League All-Star Game: ; Baker Continues Tradition; Power Designated Hitter Benefited From Being Part of an Athletic Family

That kind of success isn't new to Baker, who was drafted by the Minnesota Twins out of high school and starred for three seasons at the University of Oklahoma before becoming an 11th-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates last summer.

It's also not new to Baker's family.

"My family has always been about sports," Baker sa...

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