Education
Born in Seattle, Washington, Baum attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, becoming a 3-year letterman.
Born in Seattle, Washington, Baum attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, becoming a 3-year letterman.
He also played for Colgate University in Division I college lacrosse. He was named an All-American in 2008 and 2009. 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 National Collegiate Athletic Association record books 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.
