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Machine's Peter Baum Named to All-MLL Team

August 22, 2014 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Ohio Machine News Release


COLUMBUS, OHIO (August 22, 2014) - Major League Lacrosse announced today that Ohio Machine midfielder Peter Baum was named to the 2014 All-MLL Team. Baum earned the honor after his first season in MLL and leading all midfielders in goals with 35. Baum is one of three midfielders named to the roster of 12 on the All-MLL Team.

"I've never played on an offense with a talent level that even approaches that of our team," Baum said. "That luxury allowed me to just focus on the things I do well. Going back to the midfield after playing my final three years of college at attack was a nice adjustment, and my teammates really helped me with the transition."

Baum anchored the Machine offense all season and was the only player to play in all 15 games for the Machine. He finished the regular season tied for seventh in the league, and first on the Machine, with 50 points. His 35 goals were second on the Machine to Marcus Holman who led the league with 37 goals. Baum led the Machine in goals in six games, including the team's first-ever playoff game, and led the team in points five times. Seven times in 2014, Baum scored three or more goals in a game.

"I am so thankful to have been able to come into the league with the support of such a fantastic team and organization," Baum said. "The Ohio Machine and the Ohio lacrosse community in general have made this a very special summer for me, and I couldn't be more grateful. I can't wait to be back next season with our incredible coaches and fans, fighting to make it back to the playoffs and win a MLL championship."

During the regular season, Baum was the only player in the league to score at least one goal in every regular season game in 2014. Baum is the second Machine player to earn a spot on the All-MLL Team, joining former Machine defenseman Kyle Hartzell who was named to the All-MLL Team following the 2012 season.

Season tickets for the Machine's 2015 season are now on sale and range from General Admission at $92 to a Field Level Box at $2,400 and include seven regular season home games plus a 2015 MLL playoff game. Information on 2015 season tickets can be found at http://www.theohiomachine.com/2015seasontickets or by calling 614-754-1973.

2014 All-MLL Team

Player Team Position

John Galloway Rochester Goalie

Tucker Durkin Florida Defense

Michael Manley Rochester Defense

Joel White Rochester Defense

Lee Zink Denver Defense

Greg Gurenlian New York Faceoff Specialist

Peter Baum Ohio Midfield

Paul Rabil Boston Midfield

Jeremy Sieverts Denver Midfield

Casey Powell Florida Attack

John Grant Jr. Denver Attack

Rob Pannell New York Attack

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