College Career
As a true freshman in 2007, Baltz started in all 13 games and averaged 40.9 yards per punt. In Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) games, he averaged 43.1 yards per punt. Against FIU, he placed five punts inside their 20-yard line, the most be any Maryland punter since Brooks Barnard in 2001. During the course of the season, Baltz pinned 16 punts inside the opponents' 20-yard line. He recorded a career-long 65-yard punt against Georgia Tech, which in the fourth quarter along with a 55-yard punt helped ensure a Maryland victory. He was named a The Sporting News freshman All-American, The Sporting News freshman All-ACC, and Rivals.com freshman All-ACC player.
In 2008, Baltz punted 61 times for 2,506 yards, an average of 41.1 yards, with a long of 59 yards. He recorded seven touchbacks and 24 punts inside the opponents' 20-yard line. He also served as the back-up kickoff specialist, and saw action usually in onside kick attempts. He executed five kickoffs for 243 yards, a 48.6 yard average, one touchback, and two out-of-bounds. He received first-team All-ACC honors. Baltz was named to the 2009 preseason All-ACC team. He was also placed on the Ray Guy Award watch list. NFL Draft Scout rates Baltz as number-six out of 34 punters assessed for the 2011 NFL Draft.
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