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He's only 5-11, 210 pounds

And Troy Baker of Santa Rosa High enjoys the stares and the ohmigoshs when he throws the shot putt farther than the sterotypical body types of 6-foot-4, 250 pounds.

"We formed a line at the MOC and everyone thought Jacob (Gowan, CN) who was standing at the other end had the best throw," Baker said. "When they called my name and so many people looked my way and said, 'What?' Speed and technique go a long way into throwing the shot. Sure, it would nice to have weight behind you but that's no guarantee."

Even his throwing coach, Paul Troppy, said Baker is not strong.

"But when he releases the shot," Troppy said, "you can't even see his right arm, he is moving it so fast."

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Posted By: Paul Troppy (04/06/2009 10:14:55 PM)
Comment: Mr Bob Padecky, You are a breath of freash air here in sonoma county. The local kids have a great sports man in there corner. It was like talking to a long lost Uncle during our inter view. You made it easy for Troy to talk and give you his fealings and to be himself. It is rare to have a writer do this for the kids and not try to find those deep dark secrets to explote. You are truley a great man and friend to the local kids. We have need this for so long in our local paper.A truly wonderful article and blog Troy will remember it as will other kids that you have written about. This is truly there time and they are making there memories and a little more with your help. Thank you and the beer is on me when you have time. Paul Troppy

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