Nathan Chrismon is a senior at Catawba College and the founder of Stealing Hearts NC, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering local youth through sports and community engagement. Through this organization, Nathan has partnered with Nazareth Children’s Home, providing ongoing support for children and families in the Department of Social Services system. His initiatives include cookouts, Trunk or Treat events, holiday gift programs, and fundraising efforts that directly enhance the lives of local youth. In 2025, Nathan led Stealing Hearts’ inaugural fundraiser, a season-long game sponsorship program that raised $7,500, funding an expanded annual beach trip and improvements to the organization’s picnic shelter. His leadership demonstrates how athletics can serve as a platform for meaningful community impact and youth mentorship.

On the field, Nathan has been a cornerstone of the Catawba Indians baseball. A Second Team All-SAC and Second Team All-Region selection, he helped lead Catawba to the 2025 SAC regular season and tournament championships and a berth in the Southeast Super Regional for the second consecutive year. Chrismon hit .318 overall with 14 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 41 RBIs, 23 walks, 21 steals, and 45 runs scored, including an impressive .421 average in April and May. He anchored the defense at shortstop, recording 146 assists with just 5 errors and earning a spot on the All-SAC Defensive Team as well as the Gold Glove award for the conference’s top shortstop. An everyday starter and vocal leader, Nathan sets the tone for the team with his relentless, never-give-up attitude, making him both a catalyst on the field and a model off it.

“Nathan is a good ball player, but an even greater person off the field.”

—Cole Hales, former teammate and current Catawba College pitching coach