Colin Barczi Pronunciation
Head coach Tim Corbin on Barczi: “Colin will be a central piece of our team, both behind the plate and in the middle of our offensive order. He had a highly productive fall, impacting the game in all areas and showing a clear understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. He prepares his body with great intention, staying on campus this summer to focus on strength, fitness, and overall physical development. He has taken meaningful steps to become a more physical player and possesses all the attributes required to play the catcher position at the highest level. Offensively, his mechanics, bat speed, direction, and performance continue to trend upward. He consistently shows maturity in the classroom, off the field, and in his personal habits, and he had his best term academically, earning Dean’s List honors. He brings a steady, even disposition and is a low-maintenance young man who is well respected by his teammates.”
As a Junior (2026)
• Was the first Commodore since Connor Kaiser in 2018 to hit three homers in a game
• Hit three home runs vs. #10 TCU at Globe Life Field on Opening Day (Feb. 13)
As a Sophomore (2025)
• Finished season with eight home runs and 39 RBI
• Hit game-tying, two-run single in sixth inning vs. Kentucky (May 17)
• 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBI at #15 Tennessee (May 11)
• Knocked in go-ahead run in seventh inning vs. #5 Georgia (April 17)
• Walk-off RBI single 10th inning vs. Lipscomb (April 15)
• 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI at Florida (April 6)
• Hit the go-ahead solo home run in the top of the ninth in win at Florida (April 5)
• Hit go-ahead RBI double in seventh inning in win over Texas A&M (March 21)
• Homered at #25 Auburn (March 16)
• Doubled, scored three times in win over Valparaiso (March 11)
• Drove in three runs vs. Tennessee Tech (Feb. 25)
• Went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in win over Saint Mary’s (Feb. 21)
• Hit first career triple in win over Air Force (Feb. 17)
As a Freshman (2024)
• Made 29 appearances with 19 starts
• Hit two home runs and drove in eight runs
• Hit first collegiate home run in win over #1 Tennessee at SEC Tournament (May 22)
• Singled in his first collegiate plate appearance vs. Gonzaga (Feb. 23)
The Barczi File
• Attended Naperville Central High School
• Hit .445 as a senior with nine home runs
• Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 3 catcher and No. 15 overall player from Illinois
• Batted .484 with 13 home runs as a junior
• Conference champions sophomore and senior years
• Three-time conference Player of the Year
• All-State senior year
• Team captain junior and senior years
• Four-year honor roll, three-year Academic All-Conference
• Father, Scott, played baseball at Northwestern
• Brother, Christian, played baseball at Valparaiso
• Also has a sister, Kayla