Former Angelo State baseball standout Trent Baker wrapped up his season pitching for the Palm Beach Cardinals, the Single-A affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the Florida State League in ERA, wins, and strikeouts.
 
A product of Georgetown, Texas, Baker finished with nine wins, a 3.14 ERA, and 138 strikeouts in 123.1 innings of work.
 
"We are very proud of Trent and his success at the professional level," said ASU Head Coach Kevin Brooks. "It comes as no surprise due to Trent's incredible work ethic and talent. We look forward to watching his continued success as he makes the climb to the major leagues."
 
In his career at ASU, Baker collected 299 strikeouts which set a new program and Lone Star Conference record for career punchouts, a 2.72 ERA, and finished with 32 total wins, going 32-7 overall.