FSU baseball adds transfer Nick Barron to address first base need
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Florida State University baseball has secured a commitment from Nick Barron, a former starter at Northwestern, to strengthen their first base position. Barron, who started 51 games as a true freshman, brings a.295 batting average, nine home runs, and 33 RBIs. Following the draft loss of Myles Bailey to the Chicago Cubs, Barron is the leading candidate for the starting role. He is one of eight transfers joining FSU this offseason, enhancing their roster depth.
- •Nick Barron transfers from Northwestern to FSU baseball.
- •Barron has four seasons of eligibility remaining.
- •He posted a.516 slugging percentage last season.
- •This is FSU's eighth transfer addition this offseason.
- •Myles Bailey was drafted by the Chicago Cubs.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — FSU baseball lands key first base transfer
"FSU baseball has landed a commitment from Nick Barron, giving them a proven fristbaseman.
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