Nolan Belcher - Baseball - Kent State Golden Flashes

A Kent State baseball player wearing a light blue headband smiles broadly as he is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run, exchanging handshakes and fist bumps with players in navy and gold Under Armour uniforms. Jersey number 34 is visible in the foreground as several teammates and a coach look on with excitement, with bare winter trees visible in the background on an overcast day.

Nolan Belcher and Brody Williams celebrating together

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Nolan Belcher

Position:
Catcher
Height:
6-4
Weight:
220
B/T:
R/R
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Jonesboro, Ark.
Prev School:
Kentucky

2026 (R-Freshman)

Played in 49 games, starting 40 games, primarily as the designated hitter
Batted .291 (44-for-151) with 32 runs, 29 RBI, 7 doubles, 1 triple and 8 home runs
Drew 17 walks and 1 stolen base
Recorded 13 multi-hit games including 5 three-hit games
Drove in multiple runs 7 times, topped by a 4-RBI game vs. Akron (4/8/26)
Went 3-for-5 with a home run vs. Central Mich. (3/13/26)

2025 (Freshman at Kentucky)

Redshirted

High School

Arkansas Sports Network Player of the Year in 2024, two-time All-Arkansas in 2023 and 2024
Ranked 2nd among Arkansas high school catchers in 2024

Saturday, May 23

Friday, May 22

Friday, May 22

Monday, May 11

Kent State baseball head coach Jeff Duncan walks along the foul line in a navy Kent State Under Armour pullover, white pinstripe pants, navy socks, a navy gold-brimmed cap, and blue-tinted sunglasses, with the Kent State dugout and baseball wall signage visible in the background.

Coach Duncan Announced the Addition of Three New Staff Members

Friday, August 14

**The Kent State Golden Flashes baseball team gathers in a pregame huddle on the outfield grass at home, with players in navy and gold Under Armour uniforms raising their hands and fingers together in a unified team cheer. Visible jersey numbers include 32, 2, 42, 44, 14, and 25, with "Kent State" lettering across the backs of several players. A coach stands to the right holding a helmet as the group breaks together, with the outfield wall and scoreboard visible in the overcast background.**

Kent State Baseball to Play Oregon State at Surprise Stadium

Wednesday, June 24

Danny Hall, Former Kent State Baseball Head Coach, Selected for 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame

Thursday, June 18

**The Kent State Golden Flashes baseball team gathers in a pregame huddle on the outfield grass at home, with players in navy and gold Under Armour uniforms raising their hands and fingers together in a unified team cheer. Visible jersey numbers include 32, 2, 42, 44, 14, and 25, with "Kent State" lettering across the backs of several players. A coach stands to the right holding a helmet as the group breaks together, with the outfield wall and scoreboard visible in the overcast background.**

Kent State Baseball Places 13 on Academic All-MAC Team

Tuesday, June 09