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While he is just headed into his junior season of high school baseball, Lyon County standout Eli Baker knows where he wants to play on the collegiate level. Baker announced via social media Tuesday morning that he would be heading off to Radford University to play college baseball for the Highlanders.
Baker is expected to be a part of one of the state’s best pitching rotations in 2024 as Lyon County would appear to be among the favorites in the 2nd Region.
As a sophomore in 2023, Baker was 7-1 on the mound with a miniscule 0.98 ERA. He struck out 57 batters in 50 innings pitched and issued just 20 walks while allowing seven earned runs. He averaged just 81 pitches per outing.
Baker was no slouch at the plate either. He hit .355 with a team-high five home runs and 23 RBI. He had 13 extra-base hits and was 12 for 12 in stolen bases.
For his efforts last season, Baker was named 2nd Team All-State and the 2023 5th District Baseball Player of the Year.
Radford University is located in Radford, Virginia, and plays in the Big South Conference.
