
Armani Guzman to Return for Senior Season as WVU Baseball Drafts Four Prospects
Armani Guzman announced his fifth-year return, highlighting a career that set school records, while four teammates were selected in the recent MLB draft.
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Armani Guzman announced his fifth-year return, highlighting a career that set school records, while four teammates were selected in the recent MLB draft.
After a breakout season that saw him hit .400 with 28 home runs, sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston has decided to stay for his junior year, bolstering a Sun Devils team that will field a dramatically reshaped roster.

Armani Guzman’s decision to stay, combined with a wave of MLB draft selections, sets the stage for another competitive year for West Virginia University baseball.

With the transfer window shut, West Virginia University retains a core group of players, including Gavin Kelly and Matthew Robaugh, while top recruit Zahir Barjam moves on to Houston, leaving the roster poised for growth.

The 2024 transfer portal opened on June 1, and West Virginia University is tracking a cascade of departures, ineligible players, draft‑eligible candidates and a flood of new signees while still competing in the NCAA postseason.

With the college baseball transfer portal now open, West Virginia University's program is undergoing significant changes, including players leaving, those exhausting eligibility, draft‑eligible talent, and a wave of new transfers and signees.

The college baseball transfer portal opened on June 1, prompting a wave of movement among West Virginia University players and prospects, many of whom are headed to new programs across the country.

Steve Sabins and his staff have secured most of the Mountaineers’ 2027 needs through the portal, yet a left‑handed reliever and a versatile corner bat remain on the radar.

Redshirt freshman kicker Matthew Parker, a highly touted recruit, is poised to contribute to Penn State's 2026 season opener against Marshall.