The list of awards for Matt Barr is starting to get lengthy.

The SUNY Niagara freshman’s latest accolade decided he was the top pitcher in the country. Barr was named NJCAA Division III Pitcher of the Year Monday after winning all 10 appearances, striking out 94 and posting a 1.74 ERA in 57 innings to help the Thunderwolves to the No. 1 seed in the national tournament and a 51-2 record.

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