Jacks Sign Frontier League All-Star

Published on August 19, 2004 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Bangor Lumberjacks News Release


Bangor, ME- The Bangor Lumberjacks, a proud member of the Northeast League, announced today that they have signed OF Brian Baker to a contract.

The 25 year-old Baker played the majority of this season with the Windy City (IL) Thunderbolts of the Frontier League, where he was batting .303 with 18 home runs and 62 RBI in 274 at bats. Baker also stole 19 bases in 23 attempts and has a .964 OPS. Baker was third in the league in home runs, third in RBI, and second in extra base hits with 38.

Baker, a career independent player, began his career in the All-American Association, where he hit .295 with 13 home runs and 45 RBI in his rookie campaign. The Union City, TN native played briefly with the Elmira Pioneers in 2002 before returning to the Southeast League, the re-incarnated All-American Association, and hit a combined .246 with 7 bombs and 33 RBI for Selma and Baton Rouge in 2003.

"Brian has put together a marvelous season at Windy City and we are very fortunate to have stumbled into him. There's no doubt that he will help us in the stretch run towards the post season," said Lumberjacks Manager Kash Beauchamp.

Standing at 6 foot 3, 200 pounds, Brian was 2-for-3 with two RBI for the Western All-Stars at this year's Frontier League All-Star game. Baker, who combines speed with power, can play all outfield positions. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Martin in 2000.

The Lumberjacks are back at the Wink on Friday, August 20 for a doubleheader against the Aces at 5 PM for the Lumberjacks Brewer Wal-Mart Super center Halloween Night. Fans are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes for free entry to the game and to win great prizes at a costume contest between games. The Lumberjacks players will be wearing special Halloween uniforms that will be auctioned off via a silent auction during the games with proceeds benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. For tickets, call the Lumberjacks at (207) 947-1900, stop in the Lumberjacks Pro Shop in the Bangor Mall, or go to the Jacks website at www.bangorlumberjacks.com.

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