Baker played his early football at Scotch College and for Kew.

He spent the 1930 season with the Richmond seconds and was a joint winner of that year's Gardiner Medal.

[1] A rover, he was their third leading goal-kicker in 1932 with 27 goals and was a VFL interstate representative in 1933.

[2] His stint at Collingwood was short and his appearance in round 17 was the only senior game he would play for them.

[1] Baker, who was also a professional runner, spent some time with the Brighton Football Club later in the decade.