2025: Redshirtted

Prior to App State: Middleton joined the Mountaineers out of Reagan High School, where he was ranked the 19th-best player in the state of North Carolina and the 10th-best right-handed pitcher by Perfect Game. His arsenal is highlighted by a low-90s fastball, and complimented by a changeup, slider and curveball. Middleton was named the CPC 4A Player of the Year as a Senior, in addition to All-Conference and All-Region recognition. Across his three-year varsity career, Middleton made 28 appearances, including seven starts, and was victorious in six of his eight decisions. In his final season he posted a 1.15 ERA and struck out 48 batters in 36.2 innings of work, leading Reagan to a conference title. Middleton pitched at Fenway Park in 2023 as part of the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series Main Event.