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Ryan Bakes

  • B/T R/R
  • Hometown Algonquin, Ill.
  • High school Huntley HS
  • B/T R/R
  • Hometown Algonquin, Ill.
  • High school Huntley HS

Ryan Bakes Bio

AWARDS

  • First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll (2024)

FRESHMAN (2024)

  • Played in 12 games with six starts for the Gamecocks his freshman season
  • Had two doubles and five RBI with three runs scored and five walks
  • Had a .375 on-base percentage
  • Was 3-for-4 with three RBI, two walks and a double in a win over Queens (Feb. 21)
  • Had an RBI double in a win over Georgia State (March 12)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Attended Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., where he was a 4A All-State selection in 2023
  • Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year (2023)
  • Hit .406 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI as a senior at Huntley
  • NHSBCA All-Region 4 (2023)
  • Was the No. 9 player in the State of Illinois and the 15th-best catcher in the 2023 class according to Perfect Game
  • Hit .469 with five home runs and 14 RBI as a sophomore
  • Missed a large portion of his junior season due to injury
  • In the summer of 2023, played for the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp in the Prospect League
  • Played summer baseball for the Pro Player Hurricanes

PERSONAL

  • Born on Oct. 15, 2004
  • Son of Melissa and Christopher Bakes
  • Twin brother, Brayden, played baseball at Indiana University
  • Major is undeclared