Nick Barone

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

Class:
Junior
Position:
OF
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Prev School:
Loyalsock Township (West Virginia)
Hometown:
Montoursville, Pa.

Previous School

Attended West Virginia for two years
Played in 28 games with six starts
Hit two home runs, both in 2023, one a grand slam against Baylor
Member of Big 12 Honor Roll

Prep

Graduate of Loyalsock Township High
Hit nearly .500 during his career as a four-year starter
All-Sun Gazette First Team and led squad to state tournament appearance as a junior
Hit .313 with three home runs, six doubles, two triples, 25 RBI and 22 stolen in 2021
All-Sun Gazette First Team as a freshman
Ranked as the No. 34 overall player in Pennsylvania, including the No. 1 first baseman, according to Perfect Game

Personal

Son of Renee and Frank Barone
Brother Carmen played football at St. Francis (Pa.)
Majoring in sports management
Birthdate is September 5

Student-Athlete Q&A

What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
    It’s a great place, with fabulous athletic facilities, awesome atmosphere, and good people.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
    I drink an energy drink and listen to music before games to get me energized and in the right frame of mind.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
    My parents and grandparents, for they have always pushed me to do great things in the sport of baseball and are the sole reason I am where I am today.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
    Hitting a homerun my freshman year at West Virginia for the first hit of my collegiate career.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
    My mother played college softball at a small school and my brother played division one college football at Saint Francis University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
    Chicken Tortellini which my mother has always made me before games growing up as a kid.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
    Twitter.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
    Spending time with teammates.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
    I have two cats named Pablo and Bosco.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
    Mike Trout
What is your favorite possession and why?
    My grandfather’s gold chain he passed down to me because it has family values.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
    Firework by Katy Perry
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
    Aruba because of the clear, blue water.