A Milestone for West Virginia Baseball
Steve Sabins, the head coach of the West Virginia University baseball program, has been named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Coach of the Year, an honor that marks his second‑season breakthrough and underscores the rapid rise of the Mountaineers under his leadership.
From Assistant to Architect
Sabins took over the program in 2025 after the retirement of longtime coach Randy Mazey, having climbed the ranks from an assistant role in 2016 to recruiting coordinator through 2023, bringing a deep familiarity with the roster and a clear vision for development.
The team’s performance reflects that vision: the Mountaineers have reached the NCAA Super Regionals in each of the last three seasons, posted the fastest 50‑win milestone in program history, and now hold the nation’s best team ERA while averaging 10.7 runs per game in postseason contests.
The Road to the College World Series
Their next challenge arrives in the College World Series, where West Virginia will square off against the Troy Trojans in a 2 p.m. ESPN broadcast, marking the program’s inaugural appearance on the tournament’s premier stage.
The achievement not only celebrates Sabins’ tactical acumen but also signals a new era for West Virginia baseball, a program that now looks to sustain its momentum and translate this historic run into future championships.