The Rise Under Mazey and Sabins
When Randy Mazey took over the program in 2008, the team was mired in inconsistency, but his steady rebuild produced NCAA Tournament appearances in 2017 and 2019, laying a foundation for future success. After a four‑year postseason drought, the Mountaineers returned to the tournament in 2023, and the following year they earned their first Super Regional berth, signaling that Mazey's work was bearing fruit.
A New Chapter With Steve Sabins
Steve Sabins succeeded Mazey in 2025 and immediately transformed the squad, posting a program‑best record and capturing the Big 12 Championship with a 19‑9 conference slate. The momentum carried into the next season, where the Mountaineers compiled a 47‑17 overall record, shared the Big 12 title and advanced to the College World Series semifinals for the first time in school history.
Looking Ahead
With a culture of excellence now entrenched, WVU baseball is poised to remain a perennial contender on the national stage, promising continued growth and deeper runs in future tournaments. The combination of Mazey's early groundwork and Sabins' recent breakthroughs suggests that the Mountaineers will be a fixture in the upper echelon of college baseball for years to come.