One of the most fascinating developments in bowling in recent years is Mark Baker becoming one of the top coaches in the sport.
I competed on the PBA Tour in the 1980s when Baker was one of the top players. He won four titles before a back injury ended his career. I often wondered how his powerful game would have fared in the resin world.
When I first heard of Baker’s coaching prowess, I literally had trouble believing it, as the Mark Baker who kicked my tail on a weekly basis on Tour was...