Wyatt Peifer brings Gold Glove defense and gap power to NC State
Peifer is a high-floor infield addition for NC State: in 2024 at James Madison he won Gold Glove honors at third base while hitting .305/.409/.495 with 19 doubles, and in 2025 he proved he can handle a full workload, starting all 55 games with 32 RBI, six homers, 10 steals and strong late-season production after an early slump. His best differentiators are dependable defense, athleticism, and versatility as a left-right switch hitter with extra-base pop and baserunning value, making him a fit for a team that wants run prevention first and enough offensive upside to keep pressure on defenses.[2][3][5][6]
