Sonny Baker is an English professional cricketer, a right-arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman born on 13 March 2003 in Torbay, Devon.
Raised in Torquay, he attended Torquay Boys’ Grammar School before moving to King’s College, Taunton, on a cricket scholarship.
He developed through Devon youth cricket and the Somerset Academy, later representing England at under-19 level and progressing to full international cricket.
Known for express pace often exceeding 90 mph, an energetic run-up, and animated celebrations, Baker has drawn comparisons to characters such as Mark Wood and Darren Gough.
Siblings
Sonny has a younger brother named Blaise Baker.
Born on 17 April 2007, Blaise is also a right-arm fast-medium bowler and right-hand batter who has played for Somerset’s Second XI in championship and T20 matches.
Like his older brother, he was educated at King’s College, Taunton.
Sonny has spoken of family influence on his outlook, noting that Blaise offered him candid feedback after a difficult international appearance, highlighting how the brothers share a competitive and supportive connection through cricket.
Their father, Ian Baker, was a semi-professional goalkeeper and club cricketer in Torquay, while their uncle Andrew Hele has also been linked to the family’s sporting background.
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Career
Baker’s professional journey began with a Somerset Academy contract in 2020 and a List A debut for Somerset in the 2021 One-Day Cup.
He signed a professional deal shortly afterward and made appearances in The Hundred for Trent Rockets as a replacement in 2021 and Southern Brave in 2022.
Injury, including stress fractures, interrupted progress, ruling him out of the 2022 Under-19 World Cup.
He later moved to Hampshire ahead of the 2025 season, where he established himself in the County Championship, taking multiple five-wicket hauls and consistently bowling at high speeds.
White-ball success included strong performances for Manchester Originals in The Hundred.
Internationally, he debuted in ODIs against South Africa in September 2025 and in T20Is against Ireland later that month, both of which proved challenging.
He made his Test debut for England against New Zealand at The Oval in June 2026, claiming two wickets and earning praise for his pace and character.
He has also represented England Lions and holds a development contract.
Accolades
Baker was selected for England Under-19s and later awarded an England development contract after impressing with the Lions in Australia.
In domestic cricket he recorded notable figures such as a six-wicket haul for Somerset in List A cricket and multiple five-wicket hauls in first-class matches for Hampshire, including strong averages in Championship seasons.
A hat-trick for Manchester Originals in The Hundred and consistent high-pace bowling that has regularly exceeded 90 mph have marked him as one of England’s emerging pace prospects.
His Test debut brought two wickets and immediate positive attention from coaches, teammates, and crowds for both skill and personality.
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