Former Cubs catcher John Baker forged a legend with an epic performance on July 29, 2014 in which he pitched a perfect 16th inning and later scored the winning run on a sac fly. To be exact, it was actually well into July 30 when Baker went to work. Now a mental skills coordinator with the Cubs, he has teamed up with The Son Ranto Show, Ivy Envy Podcast, and numerous Cubs new media types on John Baker Day, a celebration of “the night the backup catcher got the win.’
This annual party has been hosted every year at Nisei Lounge and Gman Tavern, raising over $20,000 for various charities.