Jeff Baker, '99 Baseball
Jeff was an outstanding baseball player for Gar-Field High school form 1996 thru 1999. He was selected to the All-District, All-Region, All-State, and All-Met teams in addition to being named All-Met player of the year, Virginia State Player of the Year and High School All American. He batted .533 over his four years and was one of only 18 players nationwide to be selected to the Unites States Junior National championship team. In 1999, Jeff received a baseball scholarship from Clemson University and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. Coaches described Jeff as mentally tough, disciplined, spirited with a team first attitude. Players and coaches still praise Jeff for being inclusive of his teammates and respectful of the people around him. |
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