HitAGap (Mark Middleton)

Sign Guy at Allegra Imaging Prescott AZ
Native Arizonian. So Proud to have been the head baseball coach at Chino Valley HS also the coaching staff at ERAU.

[Mike Barragan @mikebgan]

@DrewBarragan1 💪🏽

[HitAGap (Mark Middleton) @hitagap]

@Coloradokarma__ @elonmusk @cybertruck Yep. You got em.

[HitAGap (Mark Middleton) @hitagap]

I sure do miss old school baseball. No fire in the @Dbacks! You take care of your own. But let's make sure everyone is nice and happy. EAR HOLE!!

[Goldschmidt Happened @GoldyHappens]

If you could move #DBacks AAA team to AZ, would you prefer it in Tucson or Prescott?

[HitAGap (Mark Middleton) @hitagap]

@deflepsucks @GoldyHappens

[HitAGap (Mark Middleton) @hitagap]

@sultanbaseball5 I know Dalton! 🤣

[Dalton Mills @sultanbaseball5]

Congrats to the Williams Vikings and Coach Johnson. Classy kids and Coach, very deserving group of young men. Very happy for you!!!

[UNLV Baseball @unlvbaseball]

Drew Barragan vibes 😤💪

#BEaREBEL

[UNLV Baseball @unlvbaseball]

TEAM TYING-HIGH 9️⃣TH HOME RUN OF THE SEASON FOR @DrewBarragan1 🔥🔥🔥

📺 ESPN+

[HitAGap (Mark Middleton) @hitagap]

@GoldyHappens Yes... do that! I don't root for my ex-love to be happy.

[Crobin Carol Enthusiast @CorlekCarmas]

A little late but I’ll go ahead and release da baby 🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥

[Mattingly Charities @MattinglyChrty]

Join us in wishing Don a very happy birthday! 🙌🏻⚾️🎂

[Dalton Mills @sultanbaseball5]

Who cares if you throw 97 and can't command the zone or that you have the highest exit Velo if you go 2 for 20 with 2 HR's.Can you command the Zone pitching, mixing speeds? Can you have quality at bats and take the pitch where it needs to go when it counts. Baseball smarts matter

[Coach Swit @CoachSwit]

High school baseball is different.

More pressure.
More on the line.

You’re playing for your school.
Your teammates.
Your community.

No re-dos.
No picking a new team next weekend.

Every game matters.

Different game. Different stakes.

[Dan El Captain @Mrstanleycup]

Drew Barragan is a standout senior infielder currently playing for UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) and is a notable prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft. After a decorated career at the NAIA level, he has successfully transitioned his elite offensive production to Division I.
2026 Season: The Power in Las Vegas
Playing primarily as a third baseman and designated hitter for the Rebels, Barragan has maintained the "video game" numbers that made him a legend in the Cal Pac conference.
Current Form (April 2026): He is hitting at an elite clip, currently boasting a .457 batting average and an OPS of 1.368 through the first half of the season.
Production: As of early April, he has already tallied 7 home runs and 39 RBIs.
Transition: He spent a brief period at Western Kentucky before transferring to UNLV, where he has become the engine of the Rebels' lineup.
The Path to the Pros
Barragan's journey is one of the more unique stories in this draft cycle. He was an "Eagles" star long before he was a Rebel:
Embry-Riddle (AZ) Legacy: In 2024, he won the Cal Pac Triple Crown, leading the conference in batting average (.448), home runs (16), and RBIs (94).
Summer Ball Dominance: He holds multiple franchise records for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders in the Northwoods League, including the single-season record for RBIs (63).
Awards: He is a former NAIA First-Team All-American and a finalist for the Lou Brock Player of the Year.
The Scouting Report
Standing 6'0" and 200 lbs, Barragan is viewed as a high-floor offensive contributor with professional-grade polish.
Strengths: Elite contact ability and gap-to-gap power. Scouts have been impressed by his transition to the Mountain West Conference, proving that his NAIA power translates to top-tier competition.
Defensive Utility: While he was a Gold Glove-caliber shortstop at Embry-Riddle, he has shown the arm strength and range to stick at third base or second base at the professional level.
Draft Outlook: Currently projected as a Day 3 selection or a high-priority free agent. His age (24) makes him a "senior sign," which often appeals to teams looking for mature hitters who can move quickly through a minor league system.

UNLV Rebels Collegebaseball

[HitAGap (Mark Middleton) @hitagap]

@GoldyHappens Or just fire him... Probably solved

[Mattingly Charities @MattinglyChrty]

#MattinglyMonday 2️⃣3️⃣

[UNLV Baseball @unlvbaseball]

UGH OH IS RIGHT!!!!!!!

3-RUN @DrewBarragan1 BOMB 💣💥

📺 MWN

[Hockey Jerseyz @HKYJersey]

30-years-ago today the Kachina logo was unveiled

[Goldschmidt Happened @GoldyHappens]

Andrew Hoffmann was pitching too good. Same mistake Jose Fernandez made. Young and talented, good luck getting to play under Torey Lovullo