Nolan Freund brings Gold Glove defense and a breakout bat to Little Rock
In the 2026 season, Little Rock third baseman Nolan Freund emerged as a legit two-way asset: he hit .308 with 8 home runs, 36 RBI, and a .985 fielding percentage, then earned All-OVC second-team honors and was named a finalist for the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove at third base. He also had a monster March stretch, including a 7-for-14 weekend with three homers against Tennessee Tech. The big takeaway: he’s a high-upside fit if you want a polished defender who can also change a game with one swing.
