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Position: P
Date of Birth:
08/15/1993
Height: 6' 3" Weight: 215 lbs
Bats: R
Throws: R
Resides: Fairfax, VA
Biography:
Patrick Baker returns to Southern Maryland after proving to be a key member of the Blue Crabs’ bullpen in 2021. The Anne Arundel Community College product was selected in the 29th round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles, and topped out at the Single-A level in 2016 with the Delmarva Shorebirds. Baker began the 2021 season in a low leverage, late inning role in Southern Maryland, but roster moves shifted the right-hander into a middle relief role where he excelled. In the months of July and August, the 29-year old logged 23 2/3 innings while fanning 29 batters, holding a 1.90 ERA. In 2022, the fireballer who can touch 100 miles per hour on his fastball returns as a top option in Stan Cliburn’s bullpen, having made an appearance in the Blue Crabs’ 2021 playoff run. |
