custom3HSnumber35custom1R/Rweight180positionChighschoolGrossmont HSfirst_nameDerekyearRS SophomorehometownSan Diego, Calif.height5-11last_nameBaum<b>High School:</b><br>A 2008 graduate from Grossmont High School in La Mesa, Calif., Baum played alongside current teammates Nick Longmire and Josh Simms. He was a two-sport athlete with the Foothillers, lettering in baseball and football. In baseball, Derek was a three-time all-league selection in the Grossmont North League and also received All-CIF honors three times, as well as a gold glove for his defensive play in the field. He was also named the offensive MVP. As a senior, Baum hit .356 with six homers and 43 RBI to lead the Grossmont North League in runs batted in.<b>Personal:</b><br>Derek Baum was born in San Diego, Calif., and is the son of Dave and Kathy Baum. He has two siblings, Crystal (28) and Justin (23), a Freshman All-America who played for Coach Sprague from 2004-07 before he was drafted by his hometown San Diego Padres in the seventh round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft. In his spare time, Derek enjoys skimboarding, reading and going to the beach. A business administration major, Derek is in his first year at Pacific and hopes to play professionally like his brother.