The Voice of the Majors heads to the OHL
Dylan Baker, who got his start at a very young age, is the next London-born broadcaster destined for success.
London sports have long been shaped by iconic voices covering the city’s beloved teams. From the godfather of sports, Pete James, who covered Knights hockey for over 40 years, to Mike Stubbs, the current voice of the team, these legendary broadcasters have become synonymous with sports in the city.
But in recent years, a new voice has been rising through the ranks, a talent seemingly destined for big things. And Dylan Baker’s broadcasting skills and presence have been maturing and evolving right before Londoners’ eyes and ears.
He got his start at just 11 years old.
His story begins in August 2018, when he launched a podcast with his father. Together, they interviewed some of the biggest names in Canadian baseball media, including current Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman, Mike Wilner and Scott MacArthur. Releasing weekly episodes focused on the Blue Jays and Major League Baseball, Baker began sharing his insights and passion for the sport with listeners on Spotify and YouTube.
In April 2019, while still in elementary school, he boldly sent an email to the London Majors, hoping to join their broadcast team as they expanded the Intercounty Baseball League’s first live-streamed coverage.
He neglected to tell his parents. So, when Baker told them he had an interview with the Majors on a Friday morning, one that would require him to miss school, their surprise was understandable.
That same year, Dylan joined Noah Smith in the broadcast booth at Labatt Park for every Majors home game – and select road games – all while continuing to play minor baseball himself.
Expectations for a 13-year-old broadcaster were modest, and understandably so. But he blew them away. He had the broadcasting instincts and professionalism that you’d expect from a college student.
Since that Friday morning at Labatt Park, when he should have been in class, Baker has become a fixture in the Majors’ broadcast booth. He’s now been part of seven seasons of Majors TV, covering championship runs and historic moments on the field.