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Chris Hart, who spent 22 years within the N.C. State baseball program, is set to guide the Wolfpack through a rebuilding season that includes key recruiting moves and a fall schedule of exhibition games.
Seven Wolfpack players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, including top fifth‑round picks and an undrafted free‑agent signing, underscoring the program’s continued pipeline to the majors.
A look at the NC State baseball alumni who were chosen across the first ten rounds, the teams that drafted them, and the stories that defined their collegiate careers.
Seven Wolfpack players were selected in the MLB Draft, highlighted by Ty Head’s top‑46 pick and a $2 million slot value.
Two NC State standouts were drafted on the opening day of the 2026 MLB Draft, marking a milestone for the program and highlighting the talent that will soon head to the professional ranks.
From June 23‑26, a group of NC State Wolfpack standouts will join 335 top prospects at the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where they will face medical exams, performance tests and a chance to impress scouts ahead of the draft in Philadelphia.
The 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix will feature six NC State baseball players among 335 prospects, offering a critical platform for exposure, assessment and networking before the draft in Philadelphia.
Chris Hart, a longtime Wolfpack assistant, is now the head coach. His staff, the transfer portal, and a promising freshman class shape the program's next chapter.
NC State’s baseball program appoints Chris Hart as head coach, ushering in a new era marked by staff reshuffles, transfer portal moves and a revamped approach to scheduling and player development.
After a challenging ACC schedule, the Wolfpack earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, landing in the Auburn Regional against UCF. The run also marks the end of a 30‑year tenure for coach Elliott Avent, who retires after guiding the program to 23 tournament appearances.
The Wolfpack earned a top seed in the Auburn Regional, setting up a showdown with UCF and a potential clash against No. 4 Auburn as Elliott Avent concludes his tenure.
Hart’s extensive tenure, proven recruiting acumen and three College World Series trips position him to lead NC State’s baseball program into a new era.
After three decades at the helm, Elliott Avent will retire, leaving behind a record of 1,103 wins and three CWS trips. The Wolfpack now face a pivotal season marked by injuries and a uncertain postseason outlook.