Nolan Bernard

Nolan Bernard on the mound at Jacksonville

Baseball celebrates after walking off Charlotte on April 17, 2025

Photo by: Michael Shaw / University of South Florida Athletics

Height:
6-2
Weight:
220
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Walden, Tenn.
Prev School:
McCallie HS
High School:
McCallie HS

2026: Bernard was one of South Florida’s most valuable multi-role arms, going 3-2 in 17 appearances with one start. He posted a 5.94 ERA over 33.1 innings but led all Bulls’ relievers with 36 strikeouts and ranked fifth among all pitchers. Bernard also ranked first in wild pitches with nine but showed the kind of stuff — a 9.72 K/9 rate — that made him an important part of the bullpen's high-leverage moments. The Walden, Tenn., sophomore tied for fourth on the team in appearances.

2025: Made 16 appearances with 1 start … Recorded a 4.91 ERA across 22 innings … Struck out 19 batters and walked 8 … Achieved a win-loss record of 1-1 … Held opponents to a .235 batting average … Fielding percentage of 1.000 with 1 putout and 4 assists … Notched 4 games finished … Allowed 1 home run, 1 double, and 1 triple … Hit 9 batters with pitches … Recorded 8 strikeouts looking … No errors in fielding.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended McCallie High School.

PERSONAL: Born on August 3...son of Matthew and Sarah...mom swam at the University of Alabama, and dad played baseball at Alabama...has younger sisters who are twins...was also a swimmer in high school...studying finance at South Florida.