Joined January 2022
Next chapter!
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Western Kentucky RHP David Barker with an impressive summer. πŸ“ˆ 2025 spring season (SWIC): 57.1 IP | 66 K | 19 BB Exit Assessment Pitch Data ⬇️ FB β€” 93.8 MPH | 10 VB | 17 HB CH β€” 83.1 MPH | 2 VB | 16 HB SL β€” 80.5 MPH | 7 VB | -9 HB #MPLAthlete
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Congratulations to the leader of our program @CoachGarsh22 on being named Region Coach of the Year πŸ† Coach Garcia also received his 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th career win early in the season! #StormsComing
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David Barker retweeted
SWIC fends off elimination twice, beating the Lakers 22-16 in the winner take all game to win their Region championship. @BlueStormBSB will host next week’s District tournament. Final out.πŸ‘‡
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Heaven got a hell of man today You will be missed Coach Kev Thank you for everything Rest easy our brother πŸ”΅πŸŒͺ️⚾️
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David Barker retweeted
Freshman year D1 hit 300 with 150abs Now @theswicbaseball @AndrewAmaro20 @CoachGarsh22
Uncommitted | L/L | Sophomore CF/OF @jakemcghee8 .400 AVG | 20 SB | 51 RBI | 7 HR Dynamic left-handed hitter with advanced feel at the plate. Impact player who creates offense in multiple ways β€” speed, power, and run production. Defensively brings range and instincts.
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David Barker retweeted
R-FR RHP David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) on cruise control through 4️⃣ for SWIC - H, 0 R, BB, 3 K. Pumping FB at 89-91, T92, challenging in zone often. Spinning SL 77-80 mph, best glove side, strikes. Western Kentucky commit. @_BarkerDavid | @ScoutConnectBB
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David Barker retweeted
R-FR RHP David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) settled in after the first inning for SWIC. FB played at 88-91 mph, showed upper-70s SL & low-80s CH. Western Kentucky commit. @ScoutConnectBB
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π‰π”π‚πŽ π“πžπšπ¦ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐒𝐞𝐰: π’π–πˆπ‚ πŸ”΅βšͺ️ The Blue Storm won 40+ games and made the District Tournament last spring, returning a large majority of their pitching staff from that group this year. Full preview, found here. ‡️ πŸ“„: tinyurl.com/54u5x3p3
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Signed πŸ” Join us in welcoming Illinois native David Barker to π™π™π™š π™ƒπ™žπ™‘π™‘ πŸ’― #GoTops | @_BarkerDavid
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Congrats to #MPLAthletes @_BarkerDavid & @michaelbarker3_ on their commitment to Western Kentucky University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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David Barker retweeted
R-FR RHP David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) working at 89-92, T93 mph, in his inning. Relied mostly on the FB, did flash SL at times, some sweep. #SCJuco @_BarkerDavid | @ScoutConnectBB
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Pretty electric look at R-FR RHP David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) - punches out the side. FB coming out at 90-92, T93 mph, getting some uncomfortable swings on 75-77 mph SL. #SCJuco @_BarkerDavid | @ScoutConnectBB
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David Barker retweeted
R-FR RHP David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) is another talented, upside arm on this SWIC staff. Long, lanky levers that work from a 3/4 release. FB sat 90-91, T92 mph, 18.2” HB. Flashed tighter shape on 78-80 mph SL & CH at 80-81 mph. @_BarkerDavid | @ScoutConnectBB
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Rotation is set for the @DingerJUCO Come out and see our guys compete this Friday in Southern IL πŸ’ͺ🏻 Game 1: Friday / 10:00am / @ Oasis Game 2: Friday / 2:00pm / @ John A
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RS-FR David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) Loose & Explosive mover w/ a 6’4 200lbs frame Barker showed good command of all pitches coming from a loose 3/4 slot FB: 88-92 (2200 RPM) SL: 75-76 w/ 15 inches of HM @PrepBaseballIL || @PB_JUCO || @bestofmwbase
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Pitching Rotation for the Puma Classic
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David Barker retweeted
R-FR RHP David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) pitching at 88-91, T92 mph, late life/action. Spinning SL at 74-75 mph. Long, lanky levers, unique look. @_BarkerDavid | @ScoutConnectBB
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David Barker retweeted
R-FR David Barker (@BlueStormBSB) worked a pair of scoreless frames this afternoon. Long, lanky levers, arm works from a loose 3/4 release. FB played 88-91, T92 mph, with sweep on 74-76 mph SL. @_BarkerDavid | @ScoutConnectBB
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Another talented arm to watch for @BlueStormBSB this fall: R-FR RHP David Barker. Sat in the low-90s with his FB, T93.6 mph. Turned over low-80s CH & spun 78-79 mph SL, 2400+ RPM, sweep. @MaxPitchingLab | @ScoutConnectBB
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