Don Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball player and manager.
During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for crowding the plate and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter.
He played for six different American League (AL) teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels, but he also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox.
In 1979, Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award.
He won three Silver Slugger Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and was a member of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins.
After his playing career, Baylor managed the expansion Colorado Rockies for six years and the Chicago Cubs for three seasons.
He was named NL Manager of the Year in 1995 and was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame.