University of Rhode Island

2016 (Redshirt Sophomore)

• Set a new program record with 13 saves, passing Luke Demko (11, 2009) to take over the top spot on URI's single-season list.
• Tossed a scoreless inning of relief at #14 Florida State on Feb. 21.
• Needed just four pitches to pick up his first save of the season in URI's 2-1 win at Maryland (Feb. 27).
• Struck out three over 1.2 innings at Winthrop (March 6).
• Earned his second save of the season at Campbell on March 12.
• Collected a pair of saves at George Mason (March 25, March 27).
• Earned saves in seven consecutive appearances against St. Bonaventure (April 24), Maine (April 26), Saint Joseph's (April 29, April 30), Dayton (May 6, May 8) and UMass (May 14).
• Allowed just one hit in 2.0 scoreless innings to pick up his 12th save of the year at La Salle (May 20).
• Needed just seven pitches to pick up his 13th save of the season and finish off URI's first ever NCAA Regional win at #6 South Carolina (June 3)... Recorded one strikeout and two assists to secure the 5-4 victory.

2015 (Sophomore)

• Made two relief appearances in an injury-shortened season.
• Allowed just one hit over two frames at No. 2 Florida (Feb. 15).
• Recorded two strikeouts in URI's 6-3 win over No. 11 North Carolina (Feb. 28).

2014 (Freshman)

• Went 0-4 with a 4.10 ERA and one save.
• Made 10 appearances, three of which were starts.
• Made his collegiate debut against Sacred Heart on March 18, allowing just one hit over 2.2 innings of relief.
• Tossed two scoreless innings against Bryant on April 9.
• Gave up just one hit and one (unearned) run on his first career start at Dayton on April 13.
• Picked up his first career save at St. Bonaventure on May 3.
• Allowed just two runs on four hits over his final three appearances (9.2 innings) against George Washington (May 9), Connecticut (May 13), and Richmond (May 16).

High School

• Was a first-team All-State selection as a member of the baseball and basketball teams at Goffstown High School.

Personal

• Born December 2, 1994.
• Son of Becky Hunter and Gary Barss.
• Has an older sister, Katelynn, and three younger brothers, Ben, Jeremy and Sean.
• Favorite athlete is Nomar Garciaparra.
• Favorite team is the Boston Red Sox.
• Chose to attend URI over St. John's, UConn and USF.
• Majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice.