Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Gavin Kelly across Baseball.
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.
The Tar Heels erupted for an 8-1 lead by the fourth inning, fueled by a barrage of extra-base hits and clutch RBIs. Freshman Jackson Rose shut down the Mountaineers’ late rally, preserving a 12-6 edge and sealing a spot in the finals.
A historic West Virginia Mountaineers season concluded with a 12-7 defeat to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the College World Series, as the Tar Heels built an early lead and held off a late rally.
West Virginia University's baseball team meets North Carolina in a high‑stakes College World Series game, with four local players eyeing a championship run.
A dominant performance by the No. 16 West Virginia University baseball team over Troy highlights a pivotal step toward the College World Series championship.
Georgia and West Virginia battle through pivotal ninth-inning moments and a dominant 12-0 win, setting up semifinal matchups with North Carolina and Oklahoma.
West Virginia’s baseball team routed Troy 12-0 behind a stellar display from second baseman Gavin Kelly, advancing them to a much-anticipated matchup against the University of North Carolina.
West Virginia’s offense exploded while its pitching staff shut down Troy, securing a 12‑0 win and a showdown with North Carolina.
A 12‑0 victory over Troy, powered by a combined shutout and a flurry of offensive bursts, propels West Virginia into a crucial elimination game against North Carolina on June 17.
The Troy Trojans and West Virginia Mountaineers meet in an elimination game at the College World Series in Omaha. The winner will earn a showdown with North Carolina and must win two straight games to stay alive in the tournament.
The West Virginia Mountaineers and Troy Trojans meet again in Omaha, where the loser’s season ends and the winner eyes a rematch with North Carolina. Projected lineups feature a host of players, including Armani Guzman and Gavin Kelly, while starting pitchers are slated to take the mound.