Winston-Salem State University

2013 (SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE): Jacob was named Team Defensive MVP.

2012 (SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE): Jacob transferred to WSSU from Surry Community College where he hit .370, including 4HR in his freshman year.

High School: Jacob is from Mocksville, NC. Where he attended Davie County High...He was all- conference times for both baseball & football...Jacob tied the single season NC 4A conference home run record in 2010 his junior season..Was named 2010Team Offensive MVP when he batted 355. With 29 RBI and seven home runs...In 2011, Jacob was named team defensive MVP...As a football player for Davie County, Jacob earned State Championship Player of the game honors in 2011. He also played for the South Charlotte Panthers and was the team’s leading hitter in 2010, batted .450 tied for the team lead in home runs...Jacob was ranked by Impact Baseball as a Top 50 baseball player in the North Carolina 2011 graduation class.  

Personal: Jacob is the son of Lee and Dreama Barber. Jacob also has three siblings.

Favorite things about WSSU Baseball: The guys on the team and the intense strength and conditioning program.

COACH RITSCHE ON BARBER: “Jacob is strong and a good athlete for his size. He will split catching duties with Connor Andrus and give the Rams a power boost offensively. He may also see time at first base when he isn’t catching or assuming the designated hitter role.”