Peter Baum

Peter Baum
— Lacrosse player —
Born	(1990-12-14) December 14, 1990 Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Position	Attack, Midfield
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	185 pounds (84 kg)
NCAA team	Colgate University
MLL Team	Ohio Machine
Nationality	American
Shoots	Right
Nickname	Pbaum
Career highlights
2012 Division I Player of the Year 1st Overall pick in the MLL Draft

Peter Baum (born December 14, 1990) is an American professional lacrosse player. He also played for Colgate University in Division I college lacrosse.

Early life

Born in Seattle, Washington, Baum attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, becoming a 3-year letterman. He was named an All-American in 2008 and 2009.

Lacrosse career

Baum was a two-time All-American who played for the Raiders from 2010 to 2013, leading the team to a 36–26 record during his four years.

In 2012, Baum led the nation in scoring in 2012, with the highest point total since Matt Danowski in 2008. Baum scored 67 goals also in 2012, the sixth highest single-season goal total in the NCAA record books. Baum also won Tewaaraton Trophy as the Division I Player of the Year in 2012, while leading his team to the NCAA tournament quarterfinals, as an unseeded team, the first-ever quarterfinals appearance for Colgate.

Baum was selected as the number one pick in the 2013 MLL Draft; however, in March 2013, Baum decided to sign with the LXM Pro Tour.

Statistics

Colgate University

Season			GP	G	A	Pts	PPG
2013			15	34	15	49	3.30
2012			17	67[a]	30	96	5.30
2011			16	34	15	49	--
2010			13	29	1	30	--
Totals			61	164	60	224	3.67

^[a] 6th in NCAA Division I single season goals

See also

• Colgate Raiders men's lacrosse
• NCAA lacrosse records