He was one of only two players to play in all 80 games with the original Nashville Kats franchise, including ten postseason contests, quarterback Andy Kelly being the other.
Baron went unselected in the 1996 NFL draft, however he was signed by the Detroit Lions, and spent time in their training camp.
After not being able to make a team's roster in 1996, he signed with the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League.
He caught his first-ever touchdown pass and recorded a sack and a tackle for loss on defense in home win over the New York Dragons.
In the playoffs, he recorded a 15-yard touchdown reception and a tackle in a first-round loss to the Tampa Bay Storm.
He recorded five receptions on the season, three of which went for touchdowns, as the team's starting tight end, totaling 44 yards receiving.
He recorded numerous quarterback hurries and knockdowns while drawing double coverage for most of the season.
He recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks and earned Ironman of the Game honors in a win over the Bobcats.
He was named the Ironman of the Game and also had an apparent interception return for a touchdown overturned when he was ruled to have Predators' quarterback Connell Maynor in the grasp before the ball was thrown.
In 2001, Baron earned AFL Lineman of the Year honors for the second time after recording 11 tackles and six sacks.
He blocked a field goal attempt at home against Los Angeles, recovering it in the end zone for a touchdown.
Baron's best overall game of the season came on the road against the Los Angeles Avengers, when he recorded 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a tackle, and a career-high four receptions for 14 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown reception.
He was also the recipient of the Hero Award, which is given by the league to honor a player for his off-the-field contributions to his local community.
In 2002, Baron was named First-team All-Arena after recording 18 tackles and three sacks in his first season with the Rush.
Had one of his best games of the season against the Dallas Desperados, recording 2.5 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble.
In 2007, he played in 12 games and recorded 10 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five passes-batted-down, and two blocked field goal attempts.
In 2008, he played in 13 games and recorded 13 tackles, five sacks, six passes-batted-down, and one blocked field goal attempt.
Outside the AFL, Baron is very active in the community, working with many organizations in the Nashville and Chicago areas.