By: Ball State Athletics
Ball State's ace starter John Baker is back for another championship run and with that comes accolades and notice. The All-MAC right-hander was named third team Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball News. He was given that same distinction last winter by the publication as well.
Baker, selected by the Miami Marlins in the 2019 MLB Draft, enters 2020 as one of the most accomplished starting pitchers in college baseball. He has a career 17-9 record with 3.36 ERA in 38 career starts. His 270 career strikeouts is already second in Ball State history and he's held opponents to a .