MUNCIE, Ind. -- For the second time in three weeks, Ball State senior John Baker has been named the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Baker, the two-time All-MAC right-hander from Hartland, Michigan, tossed a complete-game shutout in Friday's MAC opener against Western Michigan. His effort set the tone for the Cardinals' 3-1 series victory.
Baker struck out 10 while walking two and scattering four hits. He faced just one over the minimum through the first six innings in what was the first complete-game shutout by a BSU pitcher since Drey Jameson in April 2018.