Barber's two-way effort leads No. 10 Ramapo over Ridgewood

Ramapo's star pitcher and hitter Ty Barber dominates on the mound and at the plate in 3-0 win.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:06am

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Ty Barber, the star pitcher and hitter for Ramapo High School's baseball team, led his 10th-ranked squad to a 3-0 victory over Ridgewood. Barber threw a three-hit shutout with 8 strikeouts and also went 2-for-2 at the plate with an RBI, helping Ramapo scratch across runs in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th innings.

Why it matters

This win over a fellow strong New Jersey high school baseball program demonstrates Ramapo's depth and talent, as they continue their quest to be one of the top teams in the state this season.

The details

Barber was dominant on the mound, striking out 8 batters and walking just 1 while scattering 3 hits in the shutout. At the plate, he reached base in all 3 of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. Liam Hayward also had a strong game for Ramapo, drawing 2 walks and scoring 2 runs, while Brody Barber added 2 hits and an RBI.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.

The players

Ty Barber

The star pitcher and hitter for Ramapo High School's baseball team, who excelled both on the mound and at the plate in this victory.

Liam Hayward

A Ramapo player who drew 2 walks and scored 2 runs in the game.

Brody Barber

A Ramapo player who had 2 hits and an RBI in the win.

Brady Ross

The Ridgewood pitcher who threw 3 innings of relief, allowing 1 unearned run on 3 hits with 2 strikeouts.

Ramapo

The New Jersey high school baseball team, ranked 10th in the state, that won this game.

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What they’re saying

“Ty Barber made his presence felt both on the mound and in the batter's box for Ramapo, ranked No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, tossing a three-hit shutout and driving in a run while reaching base in each of his three plate appearances in a 3-0 victory over Ridgewood.”

— Jack Mckenna, Author

The takeaway

This game showcases the dynamic talent and two-way ability of Ramapo's star player Ty Barber, who led his team to a dominant victory over a fellow strong New Jersey high school program. Ramapo's depth and well-rounded play continue to position them as one of the top teams in the state this season.