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adelaide, SA🇦🇺✈️ mason city, IA🇺🇸, @niacc_baseball alum ✈️ madison, SD🇺🇸, @dakotastate_baseball ✈️ monticello, AR🇺🇸, @weevilsbaseball alum ✈️ adelaide, SA🇦🇺

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Don’t try this at home…

Try it at the gym instead

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✍🏼 PRO TROJAN‼️

Congratulations to 2025 graduate Darcy Barry, who has signed with the Adelaide Giants of the Australian Baseball League (ABL). 🇦🇺 ⚾️

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This lil guy grows up to be a Giant. Here’s the Darcy Barry journey ⬇️

⚾ EARLY YEARS: Darcy starts playing at West Torrens, plays Charter baseball with Rays and grows up going to Adelaide Bite and Giants games.

🏆 2019: Named South Australia’s MVP at the U16 Nationals.

🔥 2020-21: As a 17-year-old, hits .430 in Division I SABL, earns Team of the Year honours.

➡️ 2021: Makes the move to Henley & Grange.

⚾ 2021-22: Gets first taste of Giants, playing in exhibition campaign during the COVID-cancelled ABL season. Leads Giants in RBI. Represents Australia at World Cup qualifiers.

🇺🇸 2022-23: Heads to USA, begins college at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Iowa. He hits .175 with 2 HR in his freshman season.

📈 2023-24: Sticks with it and takes a big step forward in year two: .288 AVG | 6 HR | 14 2B | 32 RBI.

🇨🇦 2024: Summer baseball with Fort McMurray Giants in Canada.

💪 2025: Transfers to Dakota State University and the power really starts to show: 12 HR | 39 RBI | 24 SB in 49 games.

🇨🇦 2025: Returns to Fort McMurray, has big summer: .313 AVG | .421 OBP | .600 SLG.

🚀 2026: Transfers to University of Arkansas at Monticello, puts together his best college season: .277 AVG | .418 OBP | 12 HR | 44 RBI | 23 SB

🖊️ 2026: Signs with Giants, his first pro deal

4 years of college baseball changed him.

“I’m bigger, faster, stronger, I’ve got a higher baseball IQ. I think that experience has brought me more composure. I think I am more of a leader now. I’m a smarter player than five years ago.”

And behind that development?

“The thing that drives my game is my preparation. I’ve always been diligent in staying in the weight room. I’m always working hard…I want to be the best player I can be.”

Now, the kid who grew up going to games now has the chance to pull on the uniform himself.

“I did see myself coming back and playing with the Giants. Now that it’s becoming a reality, I’m really excited to get going. It was always a dream. I grew up an Adelaide Bite fan. I went to Norwood, I went to West Beach. Playing for Adelaide has always been a dream for me.”

Welcome home 🦖 Full story via link in bio.

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Darcy is home, now he's a Giant 🔒

He has a really cool story. He was born, raised and crafted by the South Australian baseball community. He went to college and became a more complete player.

Now, he turns pro with his childhood team and has a chance to crack the line-up of a team that's won three of four titles.

Darcy is a story we're proud of and a great guy We think you should read about it (and hear from Darcy) via the link in bio.

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Welcome home @darcbaz24

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For the last 18 years I have had the privilege to enjoy playing the game of baseball. This game holds a special place in my heart and the countless memories from the first time I ever got to play catcher, to my first ever home run, to all the mafia games, and to my last college hit being a home run.

Baseball wasn’t just a game but a journey. From starting my career at a JUCO in Liberal, Kansas, to finishing my career in Madison, South Dakota and even spending a summer in Fort McMurray, Alberta. My journey is something I will never forget.

The best part of this game wasn’t the wins, home runs, or throwing a guy out. It was the relationships built along the way. Baseball has turned people who were complete strangers into brothers for life.

Thank you baseball.
#gottaslug #putthecowboyhaton

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Congratulations to all seven Boll Weevils selected to the 2026 All-GAC Teams ✅

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗚𝗔𝗖:
- Camden Tanner, Jr, Outfield
- Eli Marvin, Sr, Catcher
- Darcy Barry, Sr, Utility
- John White, Sr, Relief Pitcher

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗚𝗔𝗖:
- Jackson Riedling, Jr, 2nd Base
- Danny Lizarraga, Sr, 3rd Base

𝗚𝗔𝗖 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Elijah Olaybal, Jr, Outfield

#WeevilNation | #WeEvil

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Honoring all 1️⃣2️⃣ of our seniors this afternoon 🎓

#WeevilNation | #WeEvil

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𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗦! 💣💣

@darcbaz24 and @eli._marvin make this a 7-2 ball game!

#WeevilNation | #WeEvil

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