AS A JUNIOR ... Baker ran his first season of Cross Country for the Saints ...  ran in all seven of Emmanuel's meets ... was a consistent top-five finisher for the Saints throughout the year ... ran an average 8k time of 28:41 ... was named the Cross Country Team's "Unsung Hero" and the Outdoor Track Team's "Most Improved Performer" at Emmanuel's 2013 Athletic Awards Night on April 27th ... helped set the Indoor Track program records in the 4x200m and 4x800m relays ... All-ECAC in the 4x800m relay with a 7th place finish in the ECAC Championships.

AS A 2nd SEMESTER SOPHOMORE ... Baker transferred to Emmanuel College, where he ran both Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field for the Saints ... earned All-ECAC in Outdoor Track with his 4x800m relay team, when they finished 7th at the ECAC Championships.

AS A 1st SEMESTER SOPHOMORE ... Baker attended New England College and participated on the Pilgrims Men's Cross Country Team ... helped lead New England College to the program's first-ever North Atlantic Conference Championship.

AS A FRESHMAN ... Baker competed on the Men's Cross Country Team at New England College ... ran in eight races for the Pilgrims ... best time of the season was at the ECAC Championship on November 6, 2010, when he ran the 8K race in a time of 29:16 ... best finish was at Southern Vermont College on September 25, 2010, when he placed 23rd.

BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Baker was a three-sport athlete at Wachusett Regional High School (Holden, Mass.), participating in cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field...captained all three teams during his senior year ... helped lead his outdoor team to the District Championship.

Major: Elementary Education & Liberal Studies

Career Aspirations: to be a professional runner, great teacher and a good husband one day

Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans

Favorite Book: Run by Dean Karnazes

Favorite Pre-meet Meal: Poptarts and Gatorade

Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Going to the ECAC Championships for the past two years and seeing my good friend Nate Bruno become an All-American