2020 Player Profile: Austin Baker – Eastern York @abaker54 @EYGKFB
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Tristan Klinefelter | July 17, 2020
Austin Baker
Year: 2021
Eastern York High School
OG/MLB/DE
Jersey # 54
Ht: 6’3 Wt: 235
Other sports: Wrestling
Awards: Division 2 Honorable Mention OG and DE
Twitter: @abaker54
Why do you play football?
I play football for the thrill of the game. It’s physical and tests you mentally and physically.
What has been your best memory from football so far?
My best memory would be my Junior year when we became the first Eastern Team to beat Littlestown, In their home opener, in their brand new stadium on brand new turf 46-42.
Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?
My favorite pro athlete is James Harrison because of the amount of dedication and hard work he put in on the field and off. Even to this day at age 42 he still dedicates himself to the weight room to grow bigger and stronger. On the field, he was always ready to deliver a big hit, even if he had a fine coming.
Who is your biggest fan and why?
My biggest fan would have to be my grandma, even though she has no clue about football. Every time I see her, she tells me not to forget about her, so one day she can see me when I make it big.
Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?
I look up to my father as a role model. He served two tours in Iraq and many years in the Army Reserves. He’ll always do whatever he can to make me a better player, and person.
What is your desired major in college?
Chemistry or Criminal Justice
What are some team goals for this upcoming season?
Our team has two goals this season: Win, and prove all of our doubters wrong.
How has COVID-19 affected you?
Covid-19 has affected me in a serious way. I don’t have workout equipment at home, so I was focusing on a minimum of 300 pushups a night before bed, and agility drills. My father and I even made a squat rack for at home and used cinder blocks as weights.
Favorite play to run?
My favorite play to run would have to be 27 Down or 25 Belly. As a guard, it’s the easiest play to get pancakes.
What is your personal goal for this season?
My personal goal this season is to be as close to perfect as possible.
Favorite pre-game meal?
My favorite pregame meal is whatever Grandma Corwell is cooking up on Friday’s. Everything she makes is to die for.
Sports movie?
Remember the Titans
Sport you’d love to play but can’t?
Basketball
Favorite activities?
Fishing and eating
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