Christopher Newport University

2026 - Freshman - Saw action in eight games during his first season with the Captains ... Made collegiate debut against Southern Virginia on February 14 ... Tossed three consecutive scoreless outings against Bridgewater, Messiah, and Penn State Harrisburg ... Struck out five batters in 7.2 innings pitched ... Appeared in NCAA Regional Championship Game against No. 3 Lynchburg, striking out one in 1.0 inning of work

At Freedom -- Three-time district champion helped lead the Eagles to two region titles and one state championship ... Also played on the basketball team for one year

Personal -- Lucas Andrew Baker was born in Reston, Va. ... Son of Max and Heather ... Has one sister, Hailey, and one brother, Will ... Favorite athlete is Paul Skenes ... Person in history he'd most like to meet is George Washington ... Most impressive person met is Byron Leftwich ... Dream vacation is a trip to Hawaii ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is Prisoners and favorite TV show is Ted Lasso ... Favorite author is J.R.R. Tolkein ... Favorite musician is Morgan Wallen ... Majoring in Business.