A few days after acquiring Baker, the Cubs acquired another shortstop, future Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, and moved Baker to second base, perhaps believing he would be able to adapt to a different position more easily than the younger Banks.
Shortly after acquiring Baker, the Cubs made another move, this time picking up a shortstop who would eventually become a Hall of Famer in Ernie Banks. They then reassigned Baker to second base, possibly thinking he could adapt more easily to playing a new position compared to his younger counterpart.