West Virginia Outfielder Nick Barone Enters the Transfer Portal

Sophomore Nick Barone announces he is entering the transfer portal

West Virginia sophomore Nick Barone at the plate against Charlotte. / Christopher Hall

Tuesday afternoon, West Virginia sophomore outfielder Nick Barone announced he is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.

I have decided that with 2 years of eligibility remaining, I will be entering the transfer portal. I would like to thank West Virginia for everything and the opportunity.

— Nick Barone (@Nick_Barone03) June 4, 2024

The Montoursville, Pa, native made 21 appearances, including five starts this season and was 2-25 at the plate with two RBI and five walks. His two hits came in game two in a four-game series against Western Kentucky, driving an 0-1 pitch to left-centerfield for a pair of RBI to give the Mountaineers the 5-3 lead in an 8-3 win.

As a freshman, Barone’s two hits on the year went for a home run and a grand slam. His first collegiate home run came in a 28-2 blowout win against UNC Greensboro in the first game of the doubleheader. Then, to cap off an 18-run offensive output, Barone lifted the first pitch for a grand slam against Baylor for the series sweep. On the year, he made one start in seven appearances. He was 2-8 with seven RBI.