Who is Dusty Baker's son, Darren Baker? A glimpse into retiring Houston Astros manager's fatherhood 

Darren Baker was present in the dugout during the Astros' ALCS showdown vs. the Rangers. Just like his father, Darren aspires to make it to the big leagues one day and forge his own legacy.

Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed earlier today that he is indeed bringing down the curtains on his 26-year-long, Hall of Fame-worthy managerial career.

Baker is set to officially announce his retirement at a press conference on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.

Throughout Baker's managerial career, one element that has been constant is the support of his son, Darren. But who exactly is he?

Darren was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. The father-son duo faced off earlier this year for the first-time ever, when the Nats and Astros played each other during spring training.

Fair to say. Darren made quite the impression on that day.

Darren Baker hit a game-tying grand slam against his dad Dusty Baker's Astros today.- MLB

Darren Baker has also shown sparks of his brilliance for the Nats' minor league affiliates. He made a spectacular defensive play earler this year for Triple-A Rochester,

Playing second base against Worcester, Darren Baker broke to his left when David Hamilton hit a ground ball between first and second that was headed for right field in the third inning.

First baseman Matt Adams dove and deflected the ball. When the ball changed trajectory, Baker made an incredible behind-the-back grab while sliding and threw to pitcher Paolo Espino covering for the out.

Darren Baker was famous long before he started playing baseball

Long before he started playing baseball, Darren went viral - before it was even a thing - during the 2002 World Series.

Only three years old at the time, Darren was a batboy for the San Francisco Giants - the team his father was managing back then - during their Fall Classic Game 5 showdown vs. the erstwhile Anaheim Angels.

A bit too overzealous while trying to retrieve a bat dropped by Kenny Lofton, Darren almost ended up causing a collision. Thankfully, first baseman J.T. Snow was quick to react to the situation.

Dusty Baker will be Hall of Fame-bound very soon

In three seasons, Astros manager Dusty Baker will be eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Given his illlustrious managerial career, there's a very good chance that he will make the trip to Cooperstown as a first-ballot inductee.

Prior to his days in management, Baker enjoyed an 18-year-long playing career - the most of which he spent with the Atlanta Braves (1968-75) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1976-83).

He was an All-Star twice with the Dodgers and also earned two Silver Slugger Awards and a Gold Glove.