Managerial Career
Laker first managed the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, the Cleveland Indians' Short-Season A affiliate, in 2007. He led the New York-Penn League side to a 37-37 record. However, after just one season, he was moved to the position of "roving catching instructor" within the Indians organization and replaced by Travis Fryman. Laker cited health concerns related to colitis, as the reason for the change.
In December 2009, Laker was named the manager of the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx of the Southern League, an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
Laker became Hitting Coach for the Chicago White Sox triple-A affiliate the Charlotte Knights for the 2011 season.
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