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.
A few days after acquiring Baker, the Cubs made another acquisition, this time securing a shortstop who would go on to become a Hall of Famer in Ernie Banks. They then repositioned Baker at second base, possibly believing he could adapt more easily to playing a different position than his younger counterpart.