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2026 Baseball Freshmen

Eight Freshmen Join Baseball For 2026

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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Head coach DJ Price has eight freshman set to join the varsity baseball squad for the 2026 season. The Buccaneers went 24-26, 12-18 in the Sunshine State Conference a year ago.

“With losing a ton of experience across the board,” Price said, "our priority was bringing in high character players who fit into our system and want to develop the right way. 

“The freshmen we brought in all help us get closer to carving our Barry U Baseball identity. This new crop of rookies is gritty, tough and will compete everyday. I’m excited for the 2026 season and the future of the program.”

The balanced class features five pitchers, one infielder, one two-way player and one jack of all trades.

2026 Baseball Freshmen1

LHP | 6-1, 185 | L/L
Hometown: Weston, FL
High School: American Heritage HS
Club: Elite Squad National

  • Won two state championships at American Heritage
  • Went 10-1 with a 1.46 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 62.1 innings as a senior
  • Named First-Team All-Broward County by the Miami Herald and the Sun-Sentinel 
  • Winning pitcher in the state title game, tossing five shutout innings

I chose Barry because of the amazing coaching staff and having the chance to place close to home. Go Bucs! – Aleman

Mark was a massive piece in American Heritage's state championship run, and he has the mindset to be an impact freshman on the mound. – Price

IF | 5-9, 165 | S/R
Hometown: Miami, FL
High School: Killian HS / Sunset HS
Club: FTB Lime U18

  • Named Third-Team All-Dade County by the Miami Herald for former Buccaneer Chris Leon at Killian
  • Batted .325 with three doubles, 23 runs and 13 RBI from the lead-off spot
  • Played at Miami Sunset as a junior, earning third-team All-Dade
  • Batted .391 with 17 runs, and had 11 RBI
  • Stole 34 bases as a junior and senior

The reason I chose Barry University was because they believed in me and gave me the opportunity to pursue my dream and play at the next level.  – Aracute

Lucas is a leadoff, versatile infielder that has been tested at the high school level in Miami.  – Price

RHP/IF | 6-1, 215 | R/R
Hometown: Royal Palm Beach, FL
High School: Suncoast HS
Club: Elite Squad National

  • Two-way player at Suncoast High
  • Palm Beach County 5A-1A Player of the Year by the Sun-Sentinel
  • Batted .381 with three homers and 24 RBI
  • Went 3-3 with one save on the mound with a 2.70 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 44.0 innings
  • Named the 4A-14 Player of the Year as both a junior and senior by the Florida High School Baseball Network 

I came to Barry because of the area, conference and coaches that I know will bring the best out of me.  – Benevidez

Brady is coming here as one of the best high school players in Palm Beach. His two-way ability should provide us with another impact freshman. – Price

UT | 6-4, 216 | R/R
Hometown: Jupiter, FL
High School: Jupiter HS
Club: Scorpions 2025

  • Named the 2025 7A-11 Hitter of the Year and First-Team All-District as a first baseman and catcher by the Florida High School Baseball Network
  • Batted .398 with 11 homers, 26 doubles, 59 runs and 71 RBI for his career
  • Led the Warriors to a 26-10 record and the 2025 state championship game

I chose to play at Barry because of the coaching staff.  Let’s go to work.  – Blanks

Brady is going to help us day one. His ability to move around the field, and his violent swing has him ready for the college level now. – Price

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RHP | 6-2, 170 | R/R
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
High School: Episcopal HS
Club: CBU 2026 Scout Team - James

  • Went 5-1 with one save and a 2.18 ERA as a senior as the Eagles went  22-8 and advanced to the regional semifinals as a senior
  • Made 33 career appearances, starting 20 games, and struck out 95

All the coaches made it feel like home and where I belonged. – Devine

Matthew is very similar to a pitcher we've had before, and is expected to make an immediate impact as bullpen arm. – Price

LHP | 5-11, 175 | L/L
Hometown: Plantation, FL
High School: Monsignor Pace HS / Coral Glades HS
Club: VSA Boston Red Sox

  • Made 12 appearances, with 10 starts, going 5-4 with a 3.11 ERA as a senior; struck out 37 and walked 18
  • Earned honorable mention All-Dade County from the Miami Herald 
  • Played three seasons at Coral Glades High
  • Was 8-9 in 36 games over the three years, with a 2.99 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 84.1 innings.

I chose Barry because of the amazing coaching staff as well as the great development of pitchers.  – Fernandes

Kyle provided multiple quality starts for Pace, and his calm demeanor on the mound will be huge for a freshman. – Price

LHP | 6-2, 165 | L/L
Hometown: Naples, FL
High School: Gulf Coast HS
Club: Southern Squeeze Upperclass

  • Appeared in 26 games across two seasons, pitching 64 innings 
  • Went 6-6 and struck out 61 batters while walking 29
  • Recorded two saves
  • 2023 Perfect Game tourney All-American Second-Team
  • 2025 All-County honorable mention

I chose Barry because I believe that the program has a bright future under Coach Price’s leadership. I also believe they have the tools and the coaching staff to help me become a better pitcher. – Schlief

Colton is an interesting submarine pitcher who we are excited to see what he brings to the college level. – Price

RHP | 6-6, 200 | R/R
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL
High School: East Lake HS
Club: Scorpions 2025


  • Went 5-1 with a 3.33 ERA for the Eagles as they went 22-10 and advanced to the regional semi-final
  • Struck out 41 in 42.0 innings and walked 15 in 13 appearances, eight starts
  • Pinellas County All-Star
  • Named to the Third-Team PCAC North

I chose to play at Barry because I had a really good time on my visit and meeting with the coaches, and it seems like a place I will be able to grow as a player and a person. Also, it’s in a really cool area being in Miami, so I'm excited for my next four years here. – Wright

Dane is a projectable, high-level arm who has feel for multiple pitches in the zone, and we're excited to continue to develop him at the college level. – Price

The Bucs open the season the weekend of Jan. 30-Feb. 2, taking on Cal State-East Bay, Wingate, Valdosta State and Catawba.

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