Baatz placed in the top seven in three throwing events at the Carroll University (Wis.) Invitational held April 2. He finished second in both the discus and shot put with distances of 157-11 and 53-1 1/2, respectively. Both measurements surpassed the provisional qualifying standard for the NCAA Division III Championship. Baatz also placed seventh in the hammer throw with a distance of 144-6. No team scores were kept at the meet.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Tyler Genovese, Junior, Stevens Point, Wis. (SPASH)
UW-Stevens Point, Jesse Klotz, Junior, Plymouth, Wis.
UW-Stout, Ryan Ament, Senior, Grand Meadow, Minn. (Stewartville)
UW-Whitewater, Ben Stringer, Senior, Assumption, Ill. (Central A&M)