Whitney Baker Class: Sophomore Hometown: Vancouver, WA High School: Skyview HS Height: 5-10 Position: P Experience: 1V Bats/Throws: R/R

2007
Baker battled through injuries during her freshman season, appearing in 11 games in the circle ... made six starts, throwing three complete games and two shutouts ... went 4-3 with a 2.65 earned run average in 37 innings with 45 strikeouts ... had a season-high 11 strikeouts and allowed just two hits and no walks in a complete-game win over Southern Utah (Mar. 13) ... threw a two-hit, complete-game victory against Canisius on Mar. 10, striking out nine and retiring 17 in a row at one point ... also struck out eight in a win over Loyola-Chicago (Mar. 4) and picked up a victory in relief at California (Apr. 22).

SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Baker earned four softball letters and three volleyball letters at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Wash ... named the 2006 Washington Gatorade Player of the Year for softball ... was a three-time, first-team All-State selection ... also earned All-Region and All-Greater St. Helens League accolades every season ... struck out 949 batters for her career, a Washington high school record ... two-time NFCA High School All-American, earning third-team honors in 2004 and honorable mention plaudits in 2006 ... played ASA softball for Absolute Blast and Vancouver Ford.

PERSONAL
Born Whitney Michelle Baker on Dec. 1, 1987 in Portland, Ore ... parents are Michelle and Ty Baker ... has an older sister, Morgan ... enjoys sewing and knitting ... admires Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals ... undecided on a major.

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