Baker finished in the top four in three throwing events at the UW-Platteville Invitational April 9. He placed second (first collegiate finisher) in the discus with a distance of 169-7 (51.68 meters) and fourth (third collegiate finisher) in both the hammer throw and shot put with measurements of 177-7 (54-14 meters) and 51-3 3/4 (15.64 meters), respectively. All three efforts surpassed the provisional qualifying standard for the NCAA Division III Championship. Baker is ranked sixth in the NCAA Division III this season in the discus and 14th in the hammer throw. No team scores were kept at the UW-Platteville Invitational.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Isaac Vazquez, Sophomore, Arcadia, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Evan Hutchinson, Senior, Green Bay, Wis. (Preble)
UW-Stout, Daniel Drewek, Junior, Athens, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Ben Stringer, Senior, Assumption, Ill. (Central A&M)