John Baker will enter his junior season as one of the top-ranked starting pitchers in college baseball. The right-hander has garnered national attention from Collegiate Baseball, earning third team preseason All-American honors.
Baker, from Hartland, Mich., has 10 career wins and 180 career strikeouts after two seasons. His 118 strikeouts last year ranks third in school history and tied for 22nd in the nation. Head coach Rich Maloney says Baker will be a player to watch after his success not only for BSU but in summer baseball.
"This is an honor recognizing John's success here and in the Cape Cod League this summer," Maloney said.