Baron Vaun Batch (born December 21, 1987), self-styled "the Artist",[1] is an American Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur and former professional football running back who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

Batch finished his collegiate career at Tech as the school's eighth-ranked all-time leader in rushing with 2,501 yards.

[4] He was figured to be in competition to replace Mewelde Moore as the third-down back, given his receiving and blocking experience in Mike Leach's Air Raid offense at Texas Tech.

Batch admitted to painting graffiti along the bike trail from Hot Metal Bridge to Sandcastle.

[11] In April 2013, Baron Batch was chosen as the featured artist at the 35th annual Lubbock Arts Festival.

[12] An arrest warrant was issued by the Pittsburgh Police for 30 counts of criminal mischief involving graffiti.