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Jersey Number 22
Ben Baird
- Position:
- Infield
- Bats/Throws:
- R
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Agoura Hills, Calif.
- High School:
- Agoura
Bio
2019 MLB Draft - St. Louis Cardinals, 34th round, 1025th overall
2019 All-Pac-12 Academic Second Team
PERSONALΒ
Parents are Dave and Susana, younger sister, Julia ... Dave played wide receiver at Lafayette College and professionally with the Philadelphia Eagles ... interested in majoring in business administration ... was drafted by the Indians in the 20th round (602nd overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians.
WASHINGTON
2019 (Junior): Named to the All-Pac-12 Academic Second Team ...Β Communications major that made Dean's List and had team-best 3.87 GPA during winter quarter ... 49 games/47 starts (30 at 2B, 17 at 3B) ... had hits in 33 starts, multi-hits 9 times ... .251 average (43-for-171) with one homeΒ run and 14 RBI ... collected hits in each of the final two games of the year vs. Cal ... 4x17 (.235), 5 R, 2 RBI in UW's 5-game homestand ... 3x11, RBI vs. Utah ...1x3 with 2 runs May 8 vs. Port ... 2x12, 2 runs vs. WSU ...Β hit .246 in April ... had career-high 9-game hit streak (11x33) snapped 4/23 at Portland ... 3x10 in BYU series ...Β 2x5 vs. Santa Clara ... 3x10, RBI vs. Stanford ... 4x11, RBI at Arizona, picking up 2 hits in 2 games ...Β hit .291 (16x55) in March ... 2x11 vs. OSU ...Β went 2x4 with a RBI that tied the game, 4-4, in the 8th vs. Gonz ... had career-high 5-game hit streak snapped Friday vs. USC, but was 3x11 in the series ... hitting .318 in March (14x44, 2B, 3B, HR, 8 RBI) ... 4x15 vs. Oregon, including 2x6, 3 RBI in 19-3 win Saturday ...2x7 in Seattle Baseball Showcase, including 1st career HR vs. Coastal Carolina ... was 2x3 vs. Seattle U on 3/5 ... 1x4 in 1 start vs. Cal Poly ... was 2x5 with 3 runs in series opener vs. N. Colo, but left gm 2 of series after getting hit on hand while bunting ... 2x12, RBI vs. UC Irvine.
2018 (Sophomore): Appeared in 33 games, making 31 starts (26 3B, 2 SS, 3 2B) before a wrist injury suffered at USC caused him to miss the tail end of the season ... hit .204 with six doubles, four RBIs in 93 at batsΒ ...Β 2x3 with 3 runs, Apr. 27 vs. WSU ...Β returned to lineup vs. UT Rio Grande ValleyΒ ...Β was 3x11, 2 2B at Oregon State with hits in each game ... 5x12 vs. Arizona, including career-high 4x4, 3 runs in series opener ... raised avg from .156 to .211 in AZ series ... career-high 4 game hit streak 5x13 (.385) from Feb 19-25 ... started year 0x11, followed career-high 4 game hit streak 5x13 (.385) ...Β was 4x12, RBI vs. UC Riverside ... listed at 200 pounds after playing at 169 as a freshman.
2017 (Freshman):Β Played in 43 games as a freshman, making 9 starts ... collected four hits -- all singles -- in 44 at bats ... came in a as a defensive replacement in all three games vs. USC ... had a RBI in 2 starts, 3 games overall at second base vs. Stanford ... started at 3rd April 21 at WSU ...Β started at 3rd in series finale at UCLA and was 1x4 with first career RBI ... picked up hit (1x2) in start April 4 vs. Seattle U ... started all 3 games at 2B vs. Santa Clara picking up his first career hit in game 3 of the series ... No. 84 overall player by Perfect Game, No. 1 shortstop from Calif. ... named 2016 Rawlings 2nd Team All-American as well as California All Region 1st Team β¦ selected in 20th round (602nd) overall of 2016 MLB Draft by Indians.Β
AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL
All Maramonte League and All-County ... Area Code Games representing Milwaukee Brewers ... named to 2016 Rawlings Perfect Game 2nd Team All-American as well as California All Region 1st Team β¦ ranked in California as #1 in his position at shortstop β¦ in 2014 had a batting average of .265 with 22 hits, 7RBIβs and 12 runs.
GETTING TO KNOW BEN BAIRD
First memory of baseball:Β
Hitting whiffle balls in my grandparent's backyard with my family.Β
Why do you love baseball?
I love baseball because it rewards those who work extremely hard. I also love all the friendships and memories I have made while playing baseball.Β
Favorite baseball player:Β
Corey Seager. He is an outstanding young talent who plays the same position that I do.Β
Hobbies/other sports you enjoy:Β
Skiing, video games, basketball, football, soccerΒ
I chose Washington because:Β
I chose Washington for many reasons. It is a great academic institution as well as a great athletic one. It has unbelievable facilities, an awsome coaching staff, and all the tools necessary to become a better ballplayer and a better person.
2019 All-Pac-12 Academic Second Team
PERSONALΒ
Parents are Dave and Susana, younger sister, Julia ... Dave played wide receiver at Lafayette College and professionally with the Philadelphia Eagles ... interested in majoring in business administration ... was drafted by the Indians in the 20th round (602nd overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians.
WASHINGTON
2019 (Junior): Named to the All-Pac-12 Academic Second Team ...Β Communications major that made Dean's List and had team-best 3.87 GPA during winter quarter ... 49 games/47 starts (30 at 2B, 17 at 3B) ... had hits in 33 starts, multi-hits 9 times ... .251 average (43-for-171) with one homeΒ run and 14 RBI ... collected hits in each of the final two games of the year vs. Cal ... 4x17 (.235), 5 R, 2 RBI in UW's 5-game homestand ... 3x11, RBI vs. Utah ...1x3 with 2 runs May 8 vs. Port ... 2x12, 2 runs vs. WSU ...Β hit .246 in April ... had career-high 9-game hit streak (11x33) snapped 4/23 at Portland ... 3x10 in BYU series ...Β 2x5 vs. Santa Clara ... 3x10, RBI vs. Stanford ... 4x11, RBI at Arizona, picking up 2 hits in 2 games ...Β hit .291 (16x55) in March ... 2x11 vs. OSU ...Β went 2x4 with a RBI that tied the game, 4-4, in the 8th vs. Gonz ... had career-high 5-game hit streak snapped Friday vs. USC, but was 3x11 in the series ... hitting .318 in March (14x44, 2B, 3B, HR, 8 RBI) ... 4x15 vs. Oregon, including 2x6, 3 RBI in 19-3 win Saturday ...2x7 in Seattle Baseball Showcase, including 1st career HR vs. Coastal Carolina ... was 2x3 vs. Seattle U on 3/5 ... 1x4 in 1 start vs. Cal Poly ... was 2x5 with 3 runs in series opener vs. N. Colo, but left gm 2 of series after getting hit on hand while bunting ... 2x12, RBI vs. UC Irvine.
2018 (Sophomore): Appeared in 33 games, making 31 starts (26 3B, 2 SS, 3 2B) before a wrist injury suffered at USC caused him to miss the tail end of the season ... hit .204 with six doubles, four RBIs in 93 at batsΒ ...Β 2x3 with 3 runs, Apr. 27 vs. WSU ...Β returned to lineup vs. UT Rio Grande ValleyΒ ...Β was 3x11, 2 2B at Oregon State with hits in each game ... 5x12 vs. Arizona, including career-high 4x4, 3 runs in series opener ... raised avg from .156 to .211 in AZ series ... career-high 4 game hit streak 5x13 (.385) from Feb 19-25 ... started year 0x11, followed career-high 4 game hit streak 5x13 (.385) ...Β was 4x12, RBI vs. UC Riverside ... listed at 200 pounds after playing at 169 as a freshman.
2017 (Freshman):Β Played in 43 games as a freshman, making 9 starts ... collected four hits -- all singles -- in 44 at bats ... came in a as a defensive replacement in all three games vs. USC ... had a RBI in 2 starts, 3 games overall at second base vs. Stanford ... started at 3rd April 21 at WSU ...Β started at 3rd in series finale at UCLA and was 1x4 with first career RBI ... picked up hit (1x2) in start April 4 vs. Seattle U ... started all 3 games at 2B vs. Santa Clara picking up his first career hit in game 3 of the series ... No. 84 overall player by Perfect Game, No. 1 shortstop from Calif. ... named 2016 Rawlings 2nd Team All-American as well as California All Region 1st Team β¦ selected in 20th round (602nd) overall of 2016 MLB Draft by Indians.Β
AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL
All Maramonte League and All-County ... Area Code Games representing Milwaukee Brewers ... named to 2016 Rawlings Perfect Game 2nd Team All-American as well as California All Region 1st Team β¦ ranked in California as #1 in his position at shortstop β¦ in 2014 had a batting average of .265 with 22 hits, 7RBIβs and 12 runs.
GETTING TO KNOW BEN BAIRD
First memory of baseball:Β
Hitting whiffle balls in my grandparent's backyard with my family.Β
Why do you love baseball?
I love baseball because it rewards those who work extremely hard. I also love all the friendships and memories I have made while playing baseball.Β
Favorite baseball player:Β
Corey Seager. He is an outstanding young talent who plays the same position that I do.Β
Hobbies/other sports you enjoy:Β
Skiing, video games, basketball, football, soccerΒ
I chose Washington because:Β
I chose Washington for many reasons. It is a great academic institution as well as a great athletic one. It has unbelievable facilities, an awsome coaching staff, and all the tools necessary to become a better ballplayer and a better person.
AJ Guerrero breaks the UW home run record π
Friday, May 23
Business trip to Omaha πΌβΎοΈ #GoHuskies #baseball #pitcher
Wednesday, May 21
Washington 3, USC 1 | Huskies Highlights
Saturday, May 17
Washington 5, USC 3 | Huskies Highlights
Friday, May 16
