Matt Barr Has Been Named the 2025 NJCAA DIII Pitcher of the Year
Charlotte, NC – Poetry in motion. This elite right-handed phenom has made an undeniable mark on his team and the NJCAA in just one season on the mound. Matt Barr of SUNY Niagara has been named the 2025 NJCAA Baseball Division III Pitcher of the Year.
Leading his team to an undefeated regular season, Barr was the undisputed Ace of the Thunderwolves. In his 10 games played, he started each one as he garnered a 10-0 record while tossing 57.0 innings with a 1.74 earned run average and .75 WHIP. Throughout the year, Barr's 94 strikeouts were fourth in the nation. He placed sixth in the nation in strikeouts per game as he averaged 14.84 Ks per nine innings. Barr did not allow a home run in any of his appearances.
The Thunderwolves ended their year with a 51-2 record. They ended 2025 ranked #2 in the nation, not falling to a single opponent in the regular season. Their dominance over the course of the season is greatly due to the elite performance of Barr. An intimidating sight for opposing hitters, his presence on the mound was a guaranteed win for Niagara.
Barr's performance has generated much attention at all levels of baseball. His mix of velocity and spin makes him a highly sought after player at all levels of baseball. Perfect Game has selected Barr as the #1 overall top prospect in junior college baseball as of April this year. He is committed to the University of Tennessee where he is expected to participate in their 2026 season. Barr is ranked as the #158 top prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft and is expected to be selected in the top rounds.
"Matt Barr deserves everything he gets. He worked hard for everything and earns every accolade he gets. I'm excited for him and his family and I'm excited for his next journey, whether it's at Tennessee or in the MLB Draft," said Head Coach, Matt Clingersmith.
2025 Stats
- 10 Wins
- 4 Complete Games
- 2 Shutouts (2nd in Nation)
- 94 Strikeouts
- 14.84 Strikeouts per Game
- 1.74 ERA
- .118 Batting Average Against
- 0 Home Runs Allowed
2025 Accomplishments
- 2025 NJCAA DIII Baseball First Team All America
- WNYAC Player of the Year
- First Team All-WNYAC Selection
- First Team All-Region 3