Hudson Barton’s arm talent is real, but Vanderbilt is still managing an injury-limited early college track
Barton is a **high-upside right-hander** for Vanderbilt whose appeal starts with arm strength and a fastball that was tracked at **88.9 mph** in prep evaluations, giving him a real power profile for SEC baseball. In his freshman season in 2025, he made **five bullpen appearances**, struck out **nine in 5.2 innings**, and had his year cut short by injury, so the big question is health and consistency rather than raw stuff. He is worth caring about because the frame, velocity, and pedigree suggest late-inning potential if he stays on the mound.
