Peter Baum

Peter Baum (born December 14, 1990) is an American professional lacrosse player. He also played for Colgate University in Division I college lacrosse. He is a member of Redwoods Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League.

Early life

Born in Seattle, Washington, Baum is Jewish. He grew up in Portland, Oregon. He is the son of Richard L. Baum, a former Colgate alumnus and lacrosse player, and Jill Baum. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, becoming a three-year letterman and three-time All-Conference. and was a two-time All-American who played for the Raiders from 2010 to 2013.

In his freshman year in 2010, he was named All-Patriot League First Team, and was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week three times. He was an MLL All-Star for the Machine from 2014 to 2017, and tied for the most points in the MLL in 2017 with 52 points. He decided to attend law school after the summer of 2017.

Baum, who is Jewish and is thus eligible for Israeli citizenship under the country's Law of Return, was announced as a member of Israel's 150-man player pool.

In 2019, Baum joined Paul Rabil’s Premier Lacrosse League as a member of Redwoods Lacrosse Club.

Statistics

Colgate University Season GP G A Pts PPG 2013153415493.302012176730965.30 20111634 15 49 -- 2010 13 29 1 30 -- Totals 61164602243.67

6th in NCAA Division I single season goals