Florida Southern College

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Eustis High School... Excelled in men's baseball, earning awards such as Golden Arm, MVP, and setting a strikeout record of 122... Achieved over 150 strikeouts and maintained a .300 average during high school... Also played for Dirty Sports Scout/CBU United Thomas, earning MVPitcher and All Tournament Team honors with over 100 strikeouts and a .300+ average... Recognized academically with summa cum laude honors.

PERSONAL
From Eustis, Florida... Comes from a family that includes parents Patrick and Theresa Barnes, a brother Daniel, 16, and a sister Maddie, 14... Chose Florida Southern College for its baseball opportunities... Enjoys gaming, playing basketball, and spending time with his girlfriend... Supports the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls and admires athletes like Mark Buerhle, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant.... Plans to major in Business Management and aims to get drafted to the MLB, with aspirations to leverage his degree and baseball expertise to develop a well-known business.