LSU Gold
Position
Distance
Height
6'0
Class
Freshman
Hometown
Shreveport, La.
High School
Byrd HS

Events: Distance

2014
Did not compete for the Tigers while receiving a redshirt during his true freshman season.

PRIOR TO LSU
Was a four-year letterwinner in track and field and a three-year letterwinner in cross country at Byrd High School in Shreveport … Ran three years for Floresville High School in Floresville, Texas, before transferring to Byrd High School for his senior season … Crowned district champion in the 3,200 meters during his prep career … Qualified for the state track meet during his senior season at Byrd High School … Was a four-time regional qualifier on the track during his prep career … Clocked such times as 1:57 in the 800 meters, 4:27 in the 1,600 meters and 15:43for three miles as a high school standout.

PERSONAL
Full name is Buck Ryan Baker … Born on Oct. 10, 1994 … Parents are Larry and Amy Baker … Father ran track and cross country at LSU during his collegiate career … Has two younger brothers, Beau and Mac, and two younger sisters, Jewel and Macy … Graduated with honors from Byrd High School in Shreveport … Was a member of the National Honor Society during his prep career … Currently undecided on a major.

 

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