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Gary Baker

3 Gary Baker
Gary Baker
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    143
  • Hometown:
    Altamonte Springs, Fla.
  • Position:
    L
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Major:
    Sport Management
  • Team:
    Men's Volleyball
  • Previous School:
    Lyman HS
  • m
    23
  • k/s
    0.33
  • h %
    .045
  • a/s
    0.66
  • b/s
    0.13
  • sa/s
    0.05
  • d/s
    2.33
Bio

2017-18: Played in 23 matches in 2017-18...He recorded 30 kills, 214 digs, and 61 assists...Baker's 214 digs was the top mark on the team, and broke the Cobras single-season record...He set a career-high with 20 digs in the Cobras 3-2 victory over Erskine on January 16th...Recorded at least 10 digs in 11 separate matches...Awarded OTB Defensive Player of the Night on 1/16/18...Awarded Male Breakthrough Player of the Year at 2018 FANG awards.

2016-17: Played in 24 matches in 2016-17 ... He recored one kill, 172 digs, ands 32 assists ... Baker's 172 digs was the top mark on the team ... Recorded at least 10 digs in nine separate matches ... Recorded a season-high 14 digs in the Cobras 3-2 victory against Emmanuel (GA) on February 18th ... Named to the All-IVA Tournament Team as a libero. 

2015-16: Played in 11 matches this season ... He recorded 23 digs and dished out eight assists. 

2014-15: In his first season with the Cobras, Baker played in 12 matches as a libero ... He recorded 12 digs and had four assists.

High School: Standout volleyball player at Lyman High School ... He helped lead the Greyhounds to back-to-back FHSAA District Championships and the 2013 FHSAA State Championship.

Personal: Son of Mary Anne Mazauskas and Gary Baker ... He has a sister Georgia.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 23 -
Sets 92 -
Kills 30 -
Kills per set 0.33 -
Errors 25 -
Total Attacks 110 -
Total Attacks per set 1.20 -
Hitting Percentage .045 -
Assists 61 -
Assists per set 0.66 -
Service Total Attempts 192 -
Service Aces 5 -
Service Errors 13 -
Service Aces per set 0.05 -
Receptions 293 -
Reception Errors 26 -
Digs 214 -
Digs per set 2.33 -
Block Solo 1 -
Block Assist 11 -
Block Total 12 -
Blocks per set 0.13 -
Block Errors 2 -
Ball Handling Errors 0 -
Points 41.5 -
Points per set 0.5 -
Matches started 17 -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Mar 27 Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-2
Mar 31 at Alderson Broaddus W, 3-1
Apr 6 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0
Apr 7 Emmanuel (Ga.)
Apr 13 vs. Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2
Apr 14 vs. Lincoln Memorial L, 3-2
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Jan 12 at Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 7 0.0
Jan 13 at Lees-McRae L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 0.0
Jan 16 at Erskine W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 3 0.0
Jan 19 at Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 0.0
Jan 23 St. Andrews W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 0.0
Feb 6 at Barton L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 2 1.000 2 2.0
Feb 9 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-1 1 4 2 4 14 -.143 2 3.5
Feb 13 at Mount Olive L, 3-0 1 3 3 2 6 .167 1 4.0
Feb 16 at Limestone W, 3-0 1 3 1 4 8 -.375 1 2.0
Feb 20 at St. Andrews L, 3-1 1 4 0 1 4 -.250 0 0.0
Feb 23 Brewton-Parker W, 3-0 1 3 4 2 13 .154 3 5.0
Feb 24 Limestone L, 3-2 1 5 1 0 8 .125 3 1.5
Feb 27 Mount Olive - - - - - - - -
Mar 3 at North Greenville L, 3-0 1 3 1 1 4 .000 0 1.0
Mar 6 Belmont Abbey W, 3-1 1 4 4 1 7 .429 2 5.0
Mar 8 East. Mennonite W, 3-1 1 4 1 2 6 -.167 3 2.5
Mar 13 Bluefield W, 3-1 1 4 6 2 14 .286 1 6.0
Mar 17 Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2 1 5 0 2 4 -.500 6 1.5
Mar 20 Barton L, 3-1 1 4 1 0 2 .500 5 2.5
Mar 27 Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-2 1 5 2 0 6 .333 5 2.5
Mar 31 at Alderson Broaddus W, 3-1 1 4 0 1 2 -.500 3 0.0
Apr 6 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 2 1 4 .250 2 2.0
Apr 7 Emmanuel (Ga.) - - - - - - - -
Apr 13 vs. Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2 1 5 0 1 5 -.200 2 0.0
Apr 14 vs. Lincoln Memorial L, 3-2 1 5 0 1 1 -1.000 5 0.5
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Jan 12 at Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-1 - 4 15 0 0 0 0 0
Jan 13 at Lees-McRae L, 3-1 - 4 8 0 0 0 0 0
Jan 16 at Erskine W, 3-2 - 5 20 0 0 0 0 0
Jan 19 at Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Jan 23 St. Andrews W, 3-1 - 4 8 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 6 at Barton L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 9 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-1 1 4 6 0 1 0 1 0
Feb 13 at Mount Olive L, 3-0 1 3 8 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 16 at Limestone W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 2 0 2 0
Feb 20 at St. Andrews L, 3-1 1 4 13 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 23 Brewton-Parker W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 24 Limestone L, 3-2 1 5 9 0 1 2 1 0
Feb 27 Mount Olive - - - - - - - -
Mar 3 at North Greenville L, 3-0 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 6 Belmont Abbey W, 3-1 1 4 7 0 2 0 2 0
Mar 8 East. Mennonite W, 3-1 1 4 10 0 1 0 1 0
Mar 13 Bluefield W, 3-1 1 4 11 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 17 Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2 1 5 10 0 1 0 1 0
Mar 20 Barton L, 3-1 1 4 9 1 1 0 2 0
Mar 27 Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-2 1 5 10 0 1 0 1 0
Mar 31 at Alderson Broaddus W, 3-1 1 4 12 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 6 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 12 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 7 Emmanuel (Ga.) - - - - - - - -
Apr 13 vs. Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 14 vs. Lincoln Memorial L, 3-2 1 5 12 0 1 0 1 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Jan 12 at Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-1 - 4 - 0 0 - 3
Jan 13 at Lees-McRae L, 3-1 - 4 - 0 0 - 0
Jan 16 at Erskine W, 3-2 - 5 - 0 0 27 2
Jan 19 at Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 17 1
Jan 23 St. Andrews W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 16 1
Feb 6 at Barton L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 23 4
Feb 9 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-1 1 4 18 1 0 15 0
Feb 13 at Mount Olive L, 3-0 1 3 10 1 1 12 0
Feb 16 at Limestone W, 3-0 1 3 - 0 1 9 0
Feb 20 at St. Andrews L, 3-1 1 4 16 0 0 16 3
Feb 23 Brewton-Parker W, 3-0 1 3 11 1 1 7 0
Feb 24 Limestone L, 3-2 1 5 13 0 1 17 0
Feb 27 Mount Olive - - - - - - -
Mar 3 at North Greenville L, 3-0 1 3 12 0 0 11 0
Mar 6 Belmont Abbey W, 3-1 1 4 10 0 0 16 1
Mar 8 East. Mennonite W, 3-1 1 4 11 1 0 19 0
Mar 13 Bluefield W, 3-1 1 4 15 0 0 16 0
Mar 17 Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2 1 5 - 1 1 - 0
Mar 20 Barton L, 3-1 1 4 8 0 1 26 5
Mar 27 Queens University (N.C.) W, 3-2 1 5 13 0 1 28 2
Mar 31 at Alderson Broaddus W, 3-1 1 4 15 0 2 4 3
Apr 6 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 9 0 1 12 1
Apr 7 Emmanuel (Ga.) - - - - - - -
Apr 13 vs. Alderson Broaddus W, 3-2 1 5 14 0 2 0 0
Apr 14 vs. Lincoln Memorial L, 3-2 1 5 17 0 1 2 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2014-15 12 22 0 0.00 2 2 0.09 -1.000 4 0.18 0.0 0.0
2015-16 11 18 0 0.00 0 1 0.06 .000 8 0.44 1.0 0.1
2016-17 24 78 1 0.01 3 14 0.18 -.143 32 0.41 1.0 0.0
2017-18 23 92 30 0.33 25 110 1.20 .045 61 0.66 41.5 0.5
Total 70 210 31 0.15 30 127 0.60 .008 105 0.50 43.5 0.2
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2014-15 12 22 12 0.55 0 0 0 0.00
2015-16 11 18 23 1.28 0 0 0 0.00
2016-17 24 78 172 2.21 0 0 0 0.00
2017-18 23 92 214 2.33 1 11 12 0.13
Total 70 210 421 2.00 1 11 12 0.06
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2014-15 12 22 0 0 0.00 0 27 4
2015-16 11 18 1 1 0.06 0 59 2
2016-17 24 78 1 0 0.00 0 288 26
2017-18 23 92 192 5 0.05 13 293 26
Total 70 210 194 6 0.03 13 667 58
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 23 92 30 0.33 25 110 1.20 .045 61 0.66 41.5 0.5
Conference - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 10 41 21 0.51 10 64 1.56 .172 32 0.78 28.5 0.7
Away 11 41 9 0.22 13 40 0.98 -.100 22 0.54 12.5 0.3
Neutral 2 10 0 0.00 2 6 0.60 -.333 7 0.70 0.5 0.1
Result
Wins 13 53 18 0.34 15 65 1.23 .046 39 0.74 24.5 0.5
Losses 10 39 12 0.31 10 45 1.15 .044 22 0.56 17.0 0.4
Month
January 5 20 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 - 15 0.75 0.0 0.0
February 7 26 13 0.50 13 55 2.12 .000 12 0.46 18.0 0.7
March 8 33 15 0.45 9 45 1.36 .133 25 0.76 21.0 0.6
April 3 13 2 0.15 3 10 0.77 -.100 9 0.69 2.5 0.2
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 23 92 214 2.33 1 11 12 0.13
Conference - - - - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 10 41 91 2.22 1 7 8 0.20
Away 11 41 109 2.66 0 3 3 0.07
Neutral 2 10 14 1.40 0 1 1 0.10
Result
Wins 13 53 126 2.38 0 7 7 0.13
Losses 10 39 88 2.26 1 4 5 0.13
Month
January 5 20 57 2.85 0 0 0 0.00
February 7 26 60 2.31 0 4 4 0.15
March 8 33 71 2.15 1 6 7 0.21
April 3 13 26 2.00 0 1 1 0.08
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 23 92 192 5 0.05 13 293 26
Conference - - - - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 10 41 90 3 0.07 6 157 10
Away 11 41 71 2 0.05 4 134 16
Neutral 2 10 31 0 0.00 3 2 0
Result
Wins 13 53 89 3 0.06 8 159 13
Losses 10 39 103 2 0.05 5 134 13
Month
January 5 20 0 0 0.00 0 60 7
February 7 26 68 3 0.12 4 99 7
March 8 33 84 2 0.06 5 120 11
April 3 13 40 0 0.00 4 14 1
News mentions
Coker Wraps Up Season with Runner-Up Finish at IVA Tournament
Coker Wraps Up Season with Runner-Up Finish at IVA Tournament

The Coker College men’s volleyball team ended their 2018 season in a battle with Lincoln Memorial in the IVA Championship match, bringing a second-place trophy back to Hartsville for a second consecutive year. The Cobras lost the hard-fought battle 3-2 (21-25, 26-24, 30-32, 25-23, 10-15).

Santos Shatters Match Kill Record as Cobras Advance to IVA Championship
Santos Shatters Match Kill Record as Cobras Advance to IVA Championship

The Coker College men’s volleyball team won a five-set nail-biter over the reigning IVA Champions, the Alderson Broaddus Battlers, 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 25-22, 19-17).

Cobras Seek Redemption in IVA Tournament
Cobras Seek Redemption in IVA Tournament

The Coker College men’s volleyball team will enter into the second annual, two day Independent Volleyball Association (IVA) Championship Tournament on the campus of Alderson Broaddus University, in hopes to avenge their loss in last year’s championship match. The No. 2 Cobras will face the hosting No. 3 Battlers on Friday, April 13 in the second semi-final starting at 7:00 p.m.

Coker Falls to Lincoln Memorial on Senior Night, Baker Breaks Season Digs Record
Coker Falls to Lincoln Memorial on Senior Night, Baker Breaks Season Digs Record

The Coker College men’s volleyball team hosted the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters for their last home match of the season on Friday, April 6. The Cobras faced an efficient offense and defense in the Railsplitters and fell 3-0 (22-25, 16-25, 18-25).

Cobras to Battle Railsplitters in Senior Night Matchup
Cobras to Battle Railsplitters in Senior Night Matchup

The Coker College men’s volleyball hosts Lincoln Memorial on Friday, April 6 in their last home match of 2018. The Cobras (12-8) look to end the regular season on a three-game win streak.

Cobras Complete Season-Sweep of Battlers
Cobras Complete Season-Sweep of Battlers

The Coker College men’s volleyball team finished their road schedule at Alderson Broaddus, winning 3-1 (25-19, 29-27, 19-25, 27-25) in their second meeting of the season. With the win, the Cobras are nearly guaranteed to close 2018 with a winning record.

Cobras Prevail in Tight Five-Set Contest Over Royals
Cobras Prevail in Tight Five-Set Contest Over Royals

The Coker College men’s volleyball team (11-8) faced the Royals from Queens University of Charlotte on Tuesday (Mar. 27) night. The Cobras fought to the finish, winning 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-15, 20-25, 19-17). This marks the fifth win out of the last six for Coker.

Cobras Look for Season Sweep of Royals
Cobras Look for Season Sweep of Royals

The Coker College men’s volleyball team (10-8) brings in first-year program, Queens University of Charlotte, on Tuesday, March 27. The Cobras enter the match winning four of their last five, defeating the Royals 3-0 in their previous matchup at the beginning of the season.

Coker Drops Tight Match to No. 5 Barton
Coker Drops Tight Match to No. 5 Barton

The Cobra men’s volleyball team took on the Off The Block/Springbak Division II Coaches Poll No. 5 Barton College Bulldogs on Tuesday (Mar. 20) night in their second matchup of the season. Coker fell to the visitors 3-1 (19-25, 25-27, 25-18, 21-25).

Cobras Encounter Visiting Bulldogs
Cobras Encounter Visiting Bulldogs

The Coker College men’s volleyball will play host to Barton College on Tuesday (Mar. 20) in hopes of continuing their four-game win streak.

Cobras Win Five-Set Thriller Over Battlers
Cobras Win Five-Set Thriller Over Battlers

The Coker College men’s volleyball team squared off against Alderson Broaddus on Saturday (Mar. 17) afternoon. The Cobras and Battlers went to five sets, with Coker ultimately prevailing 3-2 (23-25, 25-16, 26-24, 21-25, 15-11).

Cobras Encounter Battlers in Weekend Contest
Cobras Encounter Battlers in Weekend Contest

The Coker men’s volleyball team will clash with the Battlers of Alderson Broaddus on Saturday (Mar. 17) in their first of two regular-season meetings. The Cobras (9-7) are on a three-match win streak.

Cobras Strike Down the Rams
Cobras Strike Down the Rams

The Coker men’s volleyball team squared off against the Bluefield College Rams in mid-week action on Tuesday (Mar. 13) night. The Cobras (9-7) are now on a three-game winning streak after downing Bluefield 3-1 (25-13, 25-14, 22-25, 25-13).

Cobras Take On Rams in Mid-Week Match
Cobras Take On Rams in Mid-Week Match

The Coker College men’s volleyball team will play host to the NAIA Bluefield College Rams on Tuesday (Mar. 13) night. The Cobras are riding a two-game win streak coming into the match.

Coker Downs the Visiting Royals
Coker Downs the Visiting Royals

The Coker men’s volleyball team faced Division III opponent Eastern Mennonite on Thursday (Mar. 8) night. The Cobras enforced their will, winning the match 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-20).

Coker Battles Royals In Mid-Week Action
Coker Battles Royals In Mid-Week Action

The Cobras host Eastern Mennonite University for their second home match this week. Coker is coming off of a 3-1 victory over Belmont Abbey on Tuesday (Mar. 6) night.

Relentless Cobras Prevail Over Belmont Abbey
Relentless Cobras Prevail Over Belmont Abbey

The Coker men’s volleyball team squared off against Belmont Abbey on Tuesday (Mar. 6) night. After being down a set, the Cobras came back to win it 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-11).

Cobras Contest Crusaders in Mid-Week Matchup
Cobras Contest Crusaders in Mid-Week Matchup

The Coker men’s volleyball team will play host to Belmont Abbey Tuesday (March 6) night. This is the first of six matches in the homestand for the Cobras.

Cobras Swept by Crusaders
Cobras Swept by Crusaders

The Coker men’s volleyball team ventured to the Upstate to battle the North Greenville Crusaders on Saturday (March 3) afternoon. The Navy and Gold fell short 3-0 (27-29, 16-25, 21-25).

Cobras Drop Match to Saints, Dig Record Broken
Cobras Drop Match to Saints, Dig Record Broken

The Coker men’s volleyball team hosted the Limestone Saints on Saturday (Feb. 24) afternoon in the DeLoach Center. The Cobras fought back, but fell 3-2 (8-25, 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, 11-15).

Coker Puts on Show Against Barons
Coker Puts on Show Against Barons

Coker men’s volleyball team clashed with Brewton-Parker on Friday (Feb. 23) night. The Cobras owned the night and the win 3-0 (25-8, 25-7, 25-12).

Coker Takes on Barons and Saints in Return Home
Coker Takes on Barons and Saints in Return Home

The Cobra men’s volleyball team returns home to the DeLoach Center after a month-long road trip, in which they played five matches.

Cobras Fall to Knights
Cobras Fall to Knights

Victor Santos leads the Cobras with 16 kills

Cobras Top the Saints
Cobras Top the Saints

The Coker men’s volleyball team ventured to the Upstate to battle the Limestone Saints on Friday (Feb. 16) night. The Cobras swept the Saints in three sets (25-21, 25-22, 26-24).

Cobras Fall to the Trojans
Cobras Fall to the Trojans

The Coker men’s volleyball team visited the University of Mount Olive to take on the Trojans. The Cobras dropped the match 3-0 (17-25, 19-25, 21-25).

Cobras Downed by Railsplitters
Cobras Downed by Railsplitters

The Coker men’s volleyball team trekked up to Lincoln Memorial to compete with the Railsplitters Friday (Feb. 9) night. The Cobras kept it close, but were edged out 3-1 (17-25, 20-25, 25-22, 15-25).

Coker Falls Short to Bulldogs
Coker Falls Short to Bulldogs

The Coker men’s volleyball team returned from a two-week layoff with a match against Barton College on Tuesday (Feb. 6) night. The Cobras stumbled 3-1 (15-25, 16-25, 25-20, 17-25).

Cobras Strike Down the Knights
Cobras Strike Down the Knights

The Coker men’s volleyball team played host to the St. Andrews Knights Tuesday (Jan. 23) night. The Cobras were victorious in four sets, 3-1 (21-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-17).

Cobras Take on Knights in Home Opener
Cobras Take on Knights in Home Opener

The Coker College men’s volleyball team will host the St. Andrews Knights in their home opener on Tuesday (Jan. 23) night at 7:00 p.m. The Navy and Gold are 3-1 on the season.

Cobras Dethrone Royals in 3-0 Sweep
Cobras Dethrone Royals in 3-0 Sweep

The Coker men’s volleyball team took to the road in a matchup against the Royals of Queens University of Charlotte. Having their way, the Cobras swept the home squad 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-18).

Cobras Outlast the Fleet
Cobras Outlast the Fleet

The Coker men’s volleyball team squared off against the Erskine Flying Fleet Tuesday (Jan. 16) night and the Cobras secured a fifth set victory off an 11-1 run. The Navy and Gold won the match 3-2 (23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 23-25, 15-7).

Cobras Fall to Bobcats
Cobras Fall to Bobcats

The Coker men’s volleyball squad visited Lees-McRae College in their second match of the season. The Navy and Gold dropped the match 3-1 (24-26, 20-25, 25-17, 16-25).

Cobras Start 2018 Strong In Defeat of Lions
Cobras Start 2018 Strong In Defeat of Lions

The Coker College men’s volleyball opened up the 2018 season by visiting the Emmanuel (Ga.) College Lions Friday (Jan. 12) night and earned a 3-1 (25-22, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21) victory.

Cobras Look to Strike in 2018 Season
Cobras Look to Strike in 2018 Season

The men's volleyball team of Coker College, under the leadership of first year Head Coach Julia Rowland, begins their 2018 campaign on Friday, Jan. 12 at Emmanuel College.