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The Mountaineers are reshaping their squad with nine new transfers, a promising freshman class, and a focus on mental toughness to turn recent successes into future championships.
After two decades at the helm of West Virginia University baseball, Randy Mazey stepped away to prioritize family and the next generation of players, watching his former charges thrive both on and off the field.
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.
A look at the summer trajectories of current and former West Virginia University baseball players as they compete in collegiate national teams, collegian summer leagues, and Minor League Baseball, highlighting key performances and upcoming matchups.
The 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp opened its schedule with a doubleheader against the Appalachian League Select Team in Cary, North Carolina, featuring key performances from several emerging talents.
A summer league steal of home by Weston Mazey underscores West Virginia University's long‑standing penchant for aggressive baserunning, a trait that current coach Steve Sabins hopes to preserve as the team looks ahead.
Redshirt junior pitcher Maxx Yehl and sophomore second baseman Gavin Kelly from West Virginia University have been named first‑team All‑Americans, highlighting a historic season for the Mountaineers.
Ryan Piekutoski and Colin Coonradt bring combined 62 home runs and elite batting averages, promising a significant offensive boost for West Virginia University's baseball program.
The NCAA Division I Cabinet's recent decision to adopt a five‑year, five‑play model eliminates redshirting and alters eligibility trajectories for West Virginia baseball athletes.
Zahir Barjam, a highly recruited freshman infielder from Santo Domingo, has entered the transfer portal, prompting West Virginia University to reshape its lineup after several key players announced they will not return.
Zahir Barjam, a highly recruited freshman infielder from the Dominican Republic, has entered the transfer portal, joining a growing list of WVU players seeking new opportunities as the program rebuilds through the portal.
Zahir Barjam, a highly recruited freshman infielder from Santo Domingo, has entered the transfer portal after a promising debut that helped West Virginia University reach the College World Series. His exit coincides with a wave of roster changes as the Mountaineers seek to replenish talent through the portal, adding new players from programs such as Le Moyne College and Seton Hill University.
A look at the key players expected to lead West Virginia University’s baseball team in the upcoming 2027 campaign.
The Mountaineers finished the 2026 campaign with a franchise‑best record, reached the College World Series and are now bolstered by key returnees and a strong recruiting class as they chase a national championship.
West Virginia University’s baseball squad captured the program’s first College World Series berth, finishing a historic 47‑win season with a hard‑fought loss to North Carolina.
The Mountaineers captured their first College World Series berth, driven by standout hitters Gavin Kelly and Armani Guzman, a revitalized pitching staff, and an aggressive recruiting push led by Coach Steve Sabins.
The Mountaineers finished the season with a program‑best 47 victories, earned a spot in the College World Series, and saw Coach Steve Sabins named national coach of the year, while players like Maxx Yehl and Gavin Kelly received top honors.
Oklahoma’s 11‑4 victory over Georgia, highlighted by Dasan Harris’s five‑RBI performance, sets up a best‑of‑3 final against North Carolina, who advanced with a 12‑7 win over West Virginia.
The West Virginia Mountaineers made history this season by advancing to the College World Series for the first time, hosting a super regional and showcasing a blend of returning stars, draft‑eligible talent and fresh recruits.
The Tar Heels powered past West Virginia in Omaha, with Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher leading a potent offense.
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 in the opening game of the College Baseball World Series, extending their winning streak and setting up a showdown with the Oklahoma-Georgia winner.
UNC’s 12‑run outburst, led by Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher, propels them into the final series of the College World Series.
A 12‑7 defeat in the final inning capped a breakthrough year for WVU, which finished with the most wins in program history.
The Mountaineers' unprecedented season culminated in a semifinal loss to North Carolina, but not before they rewrote the program's narrative with 37 wins, memorable moments, and a fan base that captured national attention.