Garrett McLaughlin

Liberty baseball media day photographed on white backdrop for creative team on November 19, 2024

Class:
Senior
Position:
RHP
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-10
Weight:
195
Prev School:
Rogers HS (Weatherford)
Hometown:
Rogers, Minn.

2024

Made 23 appearances, the most by a Liberty pitcher, all in the relief
Posted a 1-1 record with a 4.50 ERA over 28 innings
Struck out 20 and walked 17, while holding opponents to a .230 batting average
Pitched a scoreless inning in a 2-1 win in 11 innings at UNCW (2/28)
Recorded the win with 4 1/3 innings, allowing an unearned run, striking out four, in a 12-6 victory over Jacksonville State (4/14)
Pitched two innings of scoreless relief at Western Kentucky (4/21)
Did not allow a run over 2 1/3 innings of relief, striking out two in an 11-5 win over FIU in game 2 of a doubleheader (5/3)
Named to the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Previous School

Attended Weatherford College
Named to the 2023 NJCAA All-Academic third team and Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference team
Helped lead Weatherford to the semifinals of the 2023 NJCAA College World Series
Posted a 6-1 record with one save over 17 games in 2023
Struck out 50 in 50 1/3 innings
Played for the Minnesota Mud Puppies in 2022 and the St. Cloud Rox in 2023 of the Northwoods Summer League

Prep

Graduate of Rogers High School
Played with the Twin City Academy and Minnesota Blizzard travel teams

Personal

Son of Gary McLaughlin
Earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies
Currently, pursuing a master’s degree in business administration
Birthday is Jan. 22

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The culture of the university.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always listen to music to help focus.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father inspires me because he always pushes me to achieve my goals.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Going to the Juco World Series.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ground beef with avocado is my favorite meal.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check the weather app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Working out.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a beagle named Stanley and a bearded dragon named lizard.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Marcus Stroman

What is your favorite possession and why?
My phone because I use it every day.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The Dominican Republic because of the baseball culture.