West Virginia University (WVU) baseball is in the middle of a whirlwind of changes as the college baseball transfer portal swings open on June 1st. The team is still alive in the NCAA postseason, which makes all of this even more hectic.
The transfer portal marks a crucial time for the Mountaineers. They’re bringing in new faces but also watching some familiar ones leave.
This post takes a look at the transfers, draft-eligible players, and incoming signees who are shaping what’s next for WVU baseball.
Transfers Out: A Significant Shift
The Mountaineers are seeing a pretty big exodus, especially when it comes to their pitching staff. Here’s who’s heading out:
- Andrew Middleton, LHP
- Bryson Thacker, LHP
- Wyatt Mosley, LHP
- Chase Meyer, RHP
- Luke Lyman, RHP
- Mac Stiffler, RHP
- Ryan Maggy, 1B
- Zahir Barjam, SS
Out of Eligibility
Some players have run out of eligibility, unless the five-year rule changes. The list includes:
- Ian Korn, RHP
- Reese Bassinger, RHP
- Carson Estridge, RHP
- Ben McDougal, LHP
- Matthew Graveline, C
- Brodie Kresser, 2B
- Paul Schoenfeld, OF
- Ben Lumsden, OF
- Sean Smith, OF
- Brock Wills, OF
Draft Eligible Players
These guys are eligible for the draft, which could shake up the roster even more:
- Dawson Montesa, RHP
- JJ Glasscock, RHP
- Maxx Yehl, LHP
- Armani Guzman, UTIL
- Tyrus Hall, 3B
Transfers In: Fresh Talent on the Horizon
Even with all the departures, WVU is adding a bunch of new talent through the portal. Here’s who’s coming in:
- Austin Ziance, RHP (Marietta College)
- Drew Becker, RHP (Ashland University)
- Zak Whitney, RHP (SNHU)
- Robert Satin, LHP (Tampa)
- Cash Williams, C (Tennessee)
- Owen Henne, SS (Seton Hill)
- Jack Cannon, OF (Le Moyne College)
- Chase Ecker, OF (William & Mary)
- Colton Hartman, LHP (Louisville)
JUCO Signees
WVU is also picking up some junior college talent. These guys often come in ready to contribute right away:
- Korey Alston, RHP
- Colin Coonradt, OF
- Seth Williams, OF
- Ryan Piekutoski, 3B/1B
High School Signees
There’s a promising group of high school signees on the way. The future’s looking pretty bright:
- Blake Krushinski, RHP
- Slade Barton, RHP
- Kyle Casteel, RHP
- Luke Coats, RHP
- Colin Harrison, LHP
- Jordan Burwell, 1B
- Juan Araujo, SS* (not yet signed)
- Kayden Lipscomb, SS
- Joshua Viars, SS
- CJ Alfano, OF
- Henkel Acevedo, OF
Summertime Recruiting: Camps, Visits, and Commitments
Summertime in Morgantown gets pretty wild for WVU baseball recruiting. June’s packed with camps, official visits, and commitments before July brings a dead period.
The coaching staff uses this stretch to get a good look at new talent and lock in some commitments. Then, finally, they get to catch their breath in July.
Sixty Second Scouting Reports
EerSports has rolled out something called *Sixty Second Scouting Reports* to help fans keep up during this wild stretch. These quick-hit scouting reports dive into the WVU Football Class, and you’ll get some thoughts from 247Sports National Analysts along the way.
For instance, you can catch a segment on cornerback commitment Zachary Gleason Jr. from Pittsburgh (PA) Central Catholic. It’s short, sharp, and honestly pretty useful if you’re trying to keep tabs without getting buried in details.
If you want to dig deeper into the WVU baseball transfer tracker or see what else is happening, check out the original article on 247Sports.
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