West Virginia Mountaineers baseball
American college baseball team
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The West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team is the varsity intercollegiate baseball program of West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. The program has been a member of the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference since the start of the 2013 season. The program currently plays at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Steve Sabins has served as the team's head coach since before the 2025 season. As of June 2025, the Mountaineers have made 16 NCAA Tournament appearances, with the most recent appearance coming during the 2025 season. The team has also won five conference tournament championships, along with 21 conference titles and nine division titles over its history.[2][3]
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| Founded | 1892 |
| Overall record | 2,398-1684–17 (.587) |
| University | West Virginia University |
| Athletic director | Wren Baker |
| Head coach | Steve Sabins (2nd season) |
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Location | Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Home stadium | Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark (capacity: 3,500) |
| Nickname | Mountaineers |
| Colors | Gold and blue[1] |
| NCAA regional champions | |
| 2024, 2025 | |
| NCAA tournament appearances | |
| 1955, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1994, 1996, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025 | |
| Conference tournament champions | |
| Atlantic 10 1982, 1985, 1987, 1994 Big East 1996 | |
| Conference regular season champions | |
| SoCon 1955, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967 Atlantic 10 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Big East 1996 Big 12 2023, 2025 | |
Program history
The West Virginia University baseball program was established in 1892, making it one of the oldest collegiate baseball programs in the country. Over more than a century of play, the Mountaineers have developed a rich tradition marked by competitive success, player development, and strong fan support.
WVU has competed in multiple conferences throughout its history, including the Southern Conference, the Atlantic 10, and the Big East. In 2013, WVU transitioned to the Big 12 Conference, stepping into one of the most competitive baseball environments in the nation. The move helped elevate the profile of the program, attracting higher-level talent and increasing national exposure.
Several Mountaineers have gone on to play professionally, including Major League Baseball standouts like Jedd Gyorko, John Means, and Alek Manoah, who was a first-round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019 and made his MLB debut in 2021.[4]
Steve Harrick era (1948-1967)
Steve Harrick served as the head coach of the West Virginia University baseball team for 20 seasons, establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in program history. He compiled an impressive career record of 334–160–1, resulting in a .678 winning percentage. Under his leadership, six of his teams captured Southern Conference titles, and seven earned NCAA district playoff berths.
Harrick's teams enjoyed consistent success throughout the 1960s, a decade that cemented his legacy in WVU baseball history. The Mountaineers posted multiple 20-win seasons during this era and were perennial contenders in the Southern Conference. His 1963 squad achieved a 30–3 record—the first 30-win season in school history—and finished ranked No. 11 in the final Collegiate Baseball poll.
Throughout his tenure, Harrick developed numerous standout players, with 18 of his former athletes going on to be selected by professional organizations. Among them was Paul Popovich, who played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Harrick also coached WVU's first baseball All-America selection, outfielder Bill Marovic, in 1964. Marovic batted .404 and led the team in eight offensive categories en route to earning the honor from the American Baseball Coaches Association.
Dale Ramsburg era (1968-1994)
Dale Ramsburg served as the head coach of the West Virginia University baseball program from 1968 to 1994 and remains one of the most successful coaches in school history. Over his 26-year tenure, Ramsburg compiled a career record of 540–387–9, making him the winningest coach in any sport in the history of West Virginia athletics at the time of his retirement.
Nicknamed “The Rammer,” Ramsburg guided the Mountaineers to four NCAA Tournament appearances (1982, 1985, 1987, and 1994). His 1994 squad set a school record with 40 wins, finishing the season 40–21. He was twice named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, earning the honor in both 1988 and 1990, and was selected as Eastern Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association in 1994. In 1993, he was appointed to the prestigious seven-member NCAA Baseball Committee.
Ramsburg also had a significant impact on player development during his time at WVU. A total of 27 of his players were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. In all, 31 of his players went on to play professional baseball, including future Major Leaguers Bucky Guth, Darrell Whitmore, Joe Hudson, and Steve Kline.
Greg Van Zant era (1995-2012)
Greg Van Zant took over the Mountaineer program in December 1994, a month after the death of longtime mentor Dale Ramsburg
Van Zant was the third baseman for West Virginia University from 1980 to 1983. Prior to becoming head coach, he served as an assistant under longtime head coach Dale Ramsburg.
In just his second season at the helm, Van Zant guided the Mountaineers to a 33–25 record in 1996, capturing the Big East American Division title and winning the Big East Conference Tournament. That success earned WVU an automatic bid to the 1996 NCAA Division I baseball tournament, where they competed in the Atlantic Regional.
Van Zant was named Big East Conference Coach of the Year twice, in 1997 and 2003. Under his leadership, the Mountaineers produced several strong seasons, including a 36–19 campaign in 2003. However, the latter part of his tenure saw a decline in performance, culminating in a 23–32 record in 2012. Following that season, WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck announced that Van Zant's contract would not be renewed, citing the need for new direction as the program prepared to transition into the Big 12 Conference.
During his tenure he led the WVU baseball program from 1995 to 2012, compiling a career record of 528–451–1 over 18 seasons, which ranks him second all-time in wins at the school.
Randy Mazey era (2013-2024)
Upon taking the helm, Randy Mazey faced the difficult task of elevating the Mountaineers to compete in one of the strongest baseball conferences in the country. Despite playing home games at multiple locations due to facility limitations, his first team in the 2013 season exceeded expectations, finishing 33–26 overall and 13–11 in Big 12 play during WVU's debut season in the conference.
The program saw significant growth under Mazey, who guided West Virginia back to national prominence. Under his leadership, the Mountaineers made several major milestones: in 2017, WVU returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996; in 2019, they hosted an NCAA Regional for the first time since 1955, finishing the season 38–22 and ranked No. 21 nationally. In 2023, Mazey led WVU to a share of its first-ever Big 12 regular-season title, tying a school record with 40 wins and securing another NCAA Tournament appearance. In his final season in 2024, he guided the program to its first NCAA Super Regional in school history, going 3–0 in the Tucson Regional and finishing the year 36–24 and ranked No. 13 in the country.
Mazey announced his retirement following the 2024 season. Over 12 seasons at WVU, he compiled a 372–274 overall record, including a 133–133 mark in Big 12 play. His teams went 15–20 in Big 12 Conference Tournament games and 7–8 in NCAA Tournament competition.[5]
Steve Sabins era (2025-present)
Following the 2024 season and the retirement of longtime head coach Randy Mazey, veteran assistant Steve Sabins was named the 20th head coach in West Virginia baseball history. In his first season at the helm, Sabins guided the Mountaineers to an impressive 44–16 record and a Big 12 regular-season championship. West Virginia swept the Clemson Regional with two wins over Kentucky Wildcats and one over the No. 11 ranked Clemson Tigers. With the regional title, the Mountaineers advanced to the Baton Rouge Super Regional—marking their second consecutive Super Regional appearance—where they were eliminated by the No. 6 national seed, LSU Tigers, in two games.
Head coaches
Since the program started in 1892, there have been 20 head coaches in WVU baseball history.[8]
| Coach | Years | Overall | % | Conf | % | ConfT | % | NCAA Postseason | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | % | Super Reg | % | CWS | % | ||||||||
| A. R. Stahlings | 1894–1896 | 14–4 | .778 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. E. B. Sweeney | 1897–1898 | 8–7 | .533 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Altman | 1899–1900 | 28–9 | .757 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Brown | 1901 | 11–7 | .611 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lee Hutchinson | 1902–1905 | 70–31–2 | .689 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carl Forkum | 1906–1908 | 61–26 | .701 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dick Nebinger | 1909 | 17–8 | .680 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. L. Core | 1910 | 14–11 | .560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Larry McClure | 1911 | 17–5 | .773 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Gronninger | 1912 | 13–12 | .520 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charlie Hickman | 1913, 1915–1917 | 58–23–1 | .713 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. P. Pattison | 1914 | 12–8 | .600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Skeeter Shelton | 1918–1920 | 37–17–1 | .682 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ira Rodgers | 1921–1946 | 204–211–3 | .492 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Hockenberry | 1947 | 9–7 | .563 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steve Harrick | 1948–1967 | 333–161–1 | .674 | 139-56 | .713 | 1-1 | .500 | 3-12 | .200 | — | — | — | — |
| Dale Ramsburg | 1968–1994 | 540–389–9 | .580 | 143-55 | .722 | 22-17 | .564 | 3-8 | .273 | — | — | — | — |
| Greg Van Zant | 1995–2012 | 528–451–1 | .539 | 224-232 | .491 | 10-19 | .345 | 2-2 | .500 | — | — | — | — |
| Randy Mazey | 2013– 2024 | 372–274 | .576 | 133-133 | .500 | 15-20 | .429 | 7-8 | .467 | 0-2 | .000 | — | — |
| Steve Sabins | 2025–present | 44–16 | .733 | 19-9 | .679 | 1-1 | .500 | 3-2 | .600 | 0-2 | .000 | — | — |
| Totals | — | 2398–1686–17 | .587 | 662–489 | .575 | 49–50 | .495 | 18–32 | .360 | 0–4 | .000 | — | — |
| Rank | Coaches Name | All-Time Wins | Years at WVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Ramsburg | 540 | 1968-1994 |
| 2 | Greg Van Zant | 528 | 1995-2012 |
| 3 | Randy Mazey | 372 | 2013-2024 |
| 4 | Steve Harrick | 333 | 1948-1967 |
| 5 | Ira Rodgers | 201 | 1921-1942, 1946 |
| Rank | Coaches Name | All-Time Win Pct. | Years at WVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Harrick | .672 | 1948-1967 |
| 2 | Lee Hutchison | .627 | 1902-1905 |
| 3 | Dale Ramsburg | .577 | 1968-1994 |
| 4 | Randy Mazey | .576 | 2013-2024 |
| 5 | Greg Van Zant | .539 | 1995-2012 |
Minimum 100 games coached
Recruiting
| Class | Top 100 Recruits | Conference Rank | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | – | – | NR |
| 2012 | – | – | NR |
| 2013 | – | 8th | 69th |
| 2014 | – | 7th | 57th |
| 2015 | – | 5th | 55th |
| 2016 | – | 6th | 46th |
| 2017 | – | 8th | NR |
| 2018 | – | 3rd | 25th |
| 2019 | 1 | 6th | 26th |
| 2020 | – | 7th | 37th |
| 2021 | 1 | 5th | 23rd |
| 2022 | – | 7th | 47th |
| 2023 | – | 4th | 34th |
| 2024 | – | 5th | 39th |
| 2025 | – | 3rd | 16th |
- Rankings from Perfect Game
Source:[9]
West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament
| Year | Record | Pct | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1–2 | .333 | District 3 Regional |
| 1961 | 1–2 | .333 | District 3 Regional |
| 1962 | 0–2 | .000 | District 3 Regional |
| 1963 | 1–2 | .333 | District 3 Regional |
| 1964 | 0–2 | .000 | District 3 Regional |
| 1967 | 0–2 | .000 | District 3 Regional |
| 1982 | 2–2 | .500 | East Regional |
| 1985 | 0–2 | .000 | South I Regional |
| 1987 | 0–2 | .000 | South I Regional |
| 1994 | 1–2 | .333 | Atlantic Regional |
| 1996 | 2–2 | .500 | Atlantic Regional |
| 2017 | 2–2 | .500 | Winston-Salem Regional |
| 2019 | 1–2 | .333 | Hosted Morgantown Regional |
| 2023 | 1–2 | .333 | Lexington Regional |
| 2024 | 3–2 | .600 | Chapel Hill Super Regional, Tucson Regional Champions |
| 2025 | 3–2 | .600 | Baton Rouge Super Regional, Clemson Regional Champions |
TOTALS |
18–32 | .360 |
All-time season results
| National Champions | College World Series berth | NCAA Tournament berth | Conference Tournament Champions | Conference/Division Regular Season Champions |
| Season | Head coach | Conference | Season results | Tournament results | Final poll[a] | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Conference | Conference | Postseason | BA | D1 | CP | CB | |||||||||||
| Wins | Losses | Ties | % | Wins | Losses | Ties | % | Finish | ||||||||||
| West Virginia Mountaineers | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1892 | No Coach | Independent | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1893 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1894 | A. R. Stahlings | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1895 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1896 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1897 | J. E. B. Sweeney | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1898 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1899 | Owen Altman | 16 | 6 | 0 | .727 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1900 | 12 | 3 | 0 | .800 | - | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1901 | H. Brown | 11 | 7 | 0 | .611 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1902 | Lee Hutchinson | 22 | 7 | 0 | .759 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1903 | 14 | 9 | 0 | .609 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1904 | 16 | 6 | 1 | .717 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1905 | 19 | 9 | 1 | .672 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1906 | Carl Forkum | 20 | 10 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1907 | 17 | 11 | 0 | .607 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1908 | 24 | 5 | 0 | .828 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1909 | Dick Nebinger | 17 | 8 | 0 | .680 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1910 | J. L. Core | 14 | 11 | 0 | .560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1911 | Larry McClure | 17 | 5 | 0 | .773 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1912 | John Gronninger | 13 | 12 | 0 | .520 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1913 | Charlie Hickman | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1914 | B. P. Pattison | 12 | 8 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1915 | Charlie Hickman | 19 | 7 | 1 | .722 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1916 | 17 | 6 | 0 | .739 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1917 | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1918 | Skeeter Shelton | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1919 | 14 | 3 | 1 | .806 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1920 | 10 | 11 | 0 | .476 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1921 | Ira Rodgers | 20 | 7 | 0 | .741 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1922 | 16 | 11 | 0 | .593 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1923 | 13 | 11 | 0 | .542 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1924 | 8 | 13 | 0 | .381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1925 | 13 | 11 | 0 | .542 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1927 | 6 | 12 | 1 | .342 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1928 | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1929 | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1930 | 6 | 13 | 1 | .325 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1931 | 6 | 9 | 1 | .406 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1932 | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1933 | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1934 | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1935 | 9 | 9 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1936 | 10 | 9 | 0 | .526 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1937 | 12 | 10 | 0 | .545 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1938 | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1939 | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1940 | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1941 | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1942 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1943 | No season due to World War II | |||||||||||||||||
| 1944 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1946 | Ira Rodgers | Independent | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1947 | Charles Hockenberry | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1948 | Steve Harrick | 16 | 6 | 0 | .727 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1949 | 13 | 8 | 0 | .619 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1950 | 8 | 14 | 0 | .364 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1951 | Southern Conference | 17 | 6 | 0 | .739 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 2nd (North) | 3rd | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1952 | 12 | 9 | 0 | .571 | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | t–2nd (North) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1953 | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 7th (North) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1954 | 13 | 7 | 0 | .650 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 6th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1955 | 20 | 6 | 0 | .769 | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | 1st | NCAA District 3 | — | — | — | |||||
| 1956 | 16 | 9 | 0 | .640 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | 2nd | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1957 | 12 | 8 | 0 | .600 | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | 5th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1958 | 12 | 11 | 0 | .522 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | 5th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1959 | 16 | 9 | 0 | .640 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 5th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1960 | 17 | 9 | 0 | .654 | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | t–3rd | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1961 | 17 | 10 | 0 | .630 | 8 | 2 | 0 | .800 | 1st | - | NCAA District 3 | — | - | — | 24 | |||
| 1962 | 17 | 9 | 0 | .654 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .818 | 1st | - | NCAA District 3 | — | - | — | 20 | |||
| 1963 | 30 | 3 | 0 | .909 | 13 | 1 | 0 | .929 | 1st | - | NCAA District 3 | — | - | — | 11 | |||
| 1964 | 24 | 5 | 0 | .828 | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 1st | - | NCAA District 3 | — | - | — | 15 | |||
| 1965 | 19 | 9 | 0 | .679 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 2nd | — | — | — | — | - | ||||
| 1966 | 26 | 7 | 1 | .779 | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 2nd | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1967 | 22 | 9 | 0 | .710 | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 1st | - | NCAA District 3 | — | — | — | 20 | |||
| 1968 | Dale Ramsburg | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | 5th | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1969 | Independent | 12 | 6 | 1 | .658 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1970 | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1971 | 21 | 6 | 0 | .778 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1972 | 10 | 10 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1973 | 8 | 12 | 1 | .405 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1974 | 12 | 13 | 0 | .480 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1975 | 10 | 18 | 0 | .357 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1976 | 21 | 12 | 0 | .636 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1977 | 10 | 18 | 0 | .357 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1978 | Atlantic 10 | 16 | 9 | 0 | .640 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1979 | 9 | 13 | 0 | .409 | — | – | – | — | — | First round | – | — | — | — | ||||
| 1980 | 12 | 14 | 2 | .464 | — | – | – | — | — | Second round | – | — | — | — | ||||
| 1981 | 17 | 18 | 0 | .486 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 1st (West) | 2nd | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1982 | 24 | 23 | 0 | .511 | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | 1st (West) | 1st | East Regional | — | — | — | 16 | |||
| 1983 | 22 | 10 | 0 | .688 | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | 2nd (West) | – | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1984 | 22 | 11 | 1 | .662 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | t–1st (West) | First round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1985 | 27 | 16 | 0 | .628 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 1st (West) | 1st | South Regional | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1986 | 24 | 14 | 1 | .628 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .818 | 1st (West) | 2nd | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1987 | 32 | 15 | 0 | .681 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 1st (West) | 1st | South Regional | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1988 | 33 | 17 | 1 | .657 | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 1st (West) | Semifinals | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1989 | 26 | 13 | 1 | .663 | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | 3rd (West) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1990 | 33 | 20 | 0 | .623 | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 2nd (West) | 2nd | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1991 | 20 | 20 | 1 | .500 | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 3rd (West) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1992 | 24 | 23 | 0 | .511 | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 2nd (West) | 2nd | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1993 | 29 | 25 | 0 | .537 | 13 | 8 | 0 | .619 | 2nd | 2nd | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1994 | 40 | 21 | 0 | .656 | 17 | 4 | 0 | .810 | 2nd | 1st | Atlantic Regional | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1995 | Greg Van Zant | 18 | 32 | 0 | .360 | 11 | 13 | 0 | .458 | 6th | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1996 | Big East | 33 | 25 | 0 | .569 | 15 | 10 | 0 | .600 | 1st (American) | 1st | Atlantic Regional | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1997 | 36 | 19 | 0 | .655 | 17 | 7 | 0 | .708 | 1st (American) | Third round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1998 | 37 | 17 | 1 | .682 | 13 | 9 | 0 | .591 | 5th | Third round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1999 | 29 | 28 | 0 | .509 | 12 | 13 | 0 | .480 | 6th | Second round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2000 | 25 | 28 | 0 | .472 | 10 | 12 | 0 | .455 | 7th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2001 | 27 | 26 | 0 | .509 | 12 | 14 | 0 | .462 | 7th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2002 | 24 | 26 | 0 | .480 | 9 | 16 | 0 | .360 | 10th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2003 | 36 | 19 | 0 | .655 | 18 | 6 | 0 | .750 | 2nd | Semifinals | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2004 | 23 | 29 | 0 | .442 | 10 | 16 | 0 | .385 | 8th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2005 | 25 | 30 | 0 | .455 | 10 | 15 | 0 | .400 | 7th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2006 | 36 | 22 | 0 | .621 | 14 | 13 | 0 | .519 | 5th | Second round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2007 | 29 | 22 | 0 | .569 | 10 | 16 | 0 | .385 | 9th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2008 | 35 | 21 | 0 | .625 | 13 | 14 | 0 | .481 | 7th | Second round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2009 | 37 | 18 | 0 | .673 | 17 | 10 | 0 | .630 | 3rd | Second round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2010 | 27 | 30 | 0 | .474 | 10 | 17 | 0 | .370 | 8th | First round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2011 | 28 | 27 | 0 | .509 | 14 | 13 | 0 | .519 | 4th | First round | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2012 | 23 | 32 | 0 | .418 | 9 | 18 | 0 | .333 | 11th | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2013 | Randy Mazey | Big 12 | 33 | 26 | 0 | .559 | 13 | 11 | 0 | .542 | t–3rd | 2nd | — | — | — | — | - | |
| 2014 | 28 | 26 | 0 | .519 | 9 | 14 | 0 | .391 | 6th | Second round | — | — | — | — | - | |||
| 2015 | 27 | 27 | 0 | .500 | 9 | 13 | 0 | .409 | 7th | First round | — | — | — | — | - | |||
| 2016 | 36 | 22 | 0 | .621 | 12 | 11 | 0 | .522 | 4th | 2nd | — | — | - | — | ||||
| 2017 | 36 | 26 | 0 | .581 | 12 | 12 | 0 | .500 | t–4th | Semifinals | Winston-Salem Regional | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2018 | 29 | 27 | 0 | .518 | 9 | 15 | 0 | .375 | 7th | Semifinals | — | — | — | - | — | |||
| 2019 | 38 | 22 | 0 | .633 | 13 | 11 | 0 | .542 | 4th | 2nd | Morgantown Regional | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | |||
| 2020 | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 | — | — | - | — | — | |||
| 2021 | 25 | 27 | 0 | .481 | 8 | 16 | 0 | .333 | t–8th | Second round | — | — | - | — | — | |||
| 2022 | 33 | 22 | 0 | .600 | 14 | 10 | 0 | .583 | t–5th | First round | — | — | - | — | — | |||
| 2023 | 40 | 20 | 0 | .667 | 15 | 9 | 0 | .625 | 1st | First round | Lexington Regional | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2024 | 36 | 24 | 0 | .600 | 19 | 11 | 0 | .633 | 4th | First round | Chapel Hill Super Regional | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | |||
| 2025 | Steve Sabins | 44 | 16 | 0 | .733 | 19 | 9 | 0 | .679 | 1st | Quarterfinals | Baton Rouge Super Regional | 13 | 14 | 17 | |||
| Total | 2,398 | 1,686 | 17 | .587 | ||||||||||||||
| National Champions | College World Series berth | NCAA Tournament berth | Conference Tournament Champions | Conference/Division Regular Season Champions |
Conference Regular Season Championships
| Year | Conference | Head Coach | Conference Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | SoCon | Steve Harrick | 7–2 |
| 1961 | SoCon | Steve Harrick | 8–2 |
| 1962 | SoCon | Steve Harrick | 9–2 |
| 1963 | SoCon | Steve Harrick | 7–2 |
| 1964 | SoCon | Steve Harrick | 8–2 |
| 1967 | SoCon | Steve Harrick | 9–2 |
| 1981 | Eastern 8 | Dale Ramsburg | 6–2 |
| 1982 | Eastern 8 | Dale Ramsburg | 7–2 |
| 1984 | A-10 | Dale Ramsburg | 9–3 |
| 1985 | A-10 | Dale Ramsburg | 9–3 |
| 1986 | A-10 | Dale Ramsburg | 9–2 |
| 1987 | A-10 | Dale Ramsburg | 9–3 |
| 1988 | A-10 | Dale Ramsburg | 12–4 |
| 1996 | Big East | Greg Van Zant | 15–10 |
| 2023 | Big 12 | Randy Mazey | 15–9 |
| 2025 | Big 12 | Steve Sabins | 19–9 |
National Rankings
West Virginia University has finished the season ranked in a Division I final baseball poll 9 times
| Year | Overall Record | Conference Record | Final Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17-10 | 8-2 SoCon | Collegiate Baseball #24 |
| 1962 | 17-9 | 9-2 SoCon | Collegiate Baseball #20 |
| 1963 | 30-3 | 13-1 SoCon | Collegiate Baseball #11 |
| 1964 | 24-5 | 14-2 SoCon | Collegiate Baseball #15 |
| 1967 | 22-9 | 13-3 SoCon | Collegiate Baseball #20 |
| 1982 | 24-23 | 7-2 A-10 | Collegiate Baseball #16 |
| 2019 | 38-22 | 13-11 Big 12 | Baseball America #20 Coaches’ #19 Collegiate Baseball #27 D1Baseball #21 NCBWA #19 |
| 2024 | 36-24 | 19-11 Big 12 | Baseball America #13 D1Baseball #13 Coaches’ #17 NCBWA #13 Collegiate Baseball #13 Perfect Game #13 |
| 2025 | 44-16 | 19-9 Big 12 | Baseball America #13 D1Baseball #14 Coaches’ #17 NCBWA #12 Perfect Game #14 |
| Source:[15]
Major College Baseball Polls Collegiate Baseball | |||
Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark (2015–present)
Kendrick Family Ballpark, originally named Monongalia County Ballpark, has served as the home of West Virginia Mountaineers baseball since its opening in 2015. As of the 2025 season, the Mountaineers have compiled a 162–81 record at the ballpark. The stadium has been the site of numerous key Big 12 victories, non-conference matchups, and memorable moments, including hosting an NCAA Regional in 2019. These events have played a significant role in the team's overall success and postseason appearances during this era. With a fixed seating capacity of 3,500. The stadium's inaugural game took place on April 10, 2015, when WVU defeated Butler 6–5 in 13 innings. Notable home victories include a 6–5 win over the #23 Oklahoma Sooners in April 2015 marking the program's first Big 12 home win at the new park and hosting capacity crowds during the 2019 Morgantown Regional, including a postseason game against Fordham attended by over 4,300 fans.[16]
In 2024, West Virginia University officially renamed its baseball stadium Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Baseball Complex in honor of alumnus and Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, following a major gift from the Kendrick family. The donation supports facility upgrades, most notably the construction of a new 8,200-square-foot indoor pitching and hitting facility, scheduled for completion in February 2025. The facility will feature two regulation-size pitching lanes, two full-size batting cages, a soft toss area, and state-of-the-art Trackman technology for performance analytics.[18]
Yearly Home Attendance
| Year | Home Games |
Home Record | Total Attendance |
Natl. Rank by Total |
Conf. Rank by Total |
Average Attendance |
Natl. Rank by Average |
Conf. Rank by Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005[19] | 28 | 16-12 | 4,520 | * | * | 161 | * | * |
| 2006[19] | 32 | 23-9 | 7,436 | * | * | 232 | * | * |
| 2007[19] | 26 | 19-7 | 7,340 | * | * | 282 | * | * |
| 2008[19] | 32 | 26-6 | 10,092 | * | * | 315 | * | * |
| 2009[19] | 28 | 23-5 | 9,797 | * | * | 350 | * | * |
| 2010[19] | 29 | 15-14 | 8,999 | * | * | 310 | * | * |
| 2011[19] | 27 | 19-8 | 8,212 | * | * | 304 | * | * |
| 2012[19] | 26 | 15-11 | 8,475 | * | * | 326 | * | * |
| 2013[20] | 21 | 16-5 | 27,907 | * | * | 1,328 | 50th | * |
| 2014[21] | 15 | 11-4 | 16,470 | 95th | 9th | 1,098 | 60th | 9th |
| 2015[21] | 22 | 8-10 | 33,158 | 60th | 7th | 1,507 | 44th | 6th |
| 2016[22] | 30 | 20-10 | 40,390 | 49th | 6th | 1,346 | 49th | 6th |
| 2017[21] | 22 | 14-8 | 40,613 | 50th | 6th | 1,846 | 37th | 5th |
| 2018[21] | 23 | 15-8 | 35,101 | 56th | 7th | 1,526 | 47th | 6th |
| 2019[21] | 25 | 18-7 | 41,253 | 48th | 6th | 1,794 | 37th | 6th |
| 2020[21] | 3 | 3-0 | 2,174 | 142nd | 9th | 725 | 77th | 7th |
| 2021[21] | 27 | 15-12 | 15,845 | 49th | 6th | 587 | 49th | 6th |
| 2022[23] | 22 | 17-6 | 50,058 | 43rd | 6th | 2,275 | 31st | 5th |
| 2023[21] | 24 | 18-6 | 59,894 | 41st | 6th | 2,496 | 32nd | 5th |
| 2024[21] | 23 | 17-6 | 67,084 | 38th | 6th | 2,917 | 27th | 5th |
| 2025[21] | 24 | 17-7 | 77,877 | 35th | 6th | 3,245 | 27th | 5th |
*Records as of May 31, 2025
*2020 Season was canceled on March 13 due to the COVID-19 outbreak
[24]
*West Virginia competed in the Big East Conference from 1996 to 2012, during which time the conference sponsored baseball and featured 12 baseball-playing members.
* West Virginia has been a member of the Big 12 Conference since 2013. The conference featured nine baseball-playing schools through the 2023 season, expanded to 13 members in 2024, and grew to 14 members beginning in 2025.
Awards and honors
West Virginia has produced numerous nationally recognized players and coaches. The program boasts multiple First Team All-Americans, including JJ Wetherholt, Alek Manoah, Jedd Gyorko, and Chris Enochs. Several players have earned Conference Player, Pitcher, and Freshman of the Year honors in the Atlantic 10, Big East, and Big 12 conferences. The Mountaineers have also been guided by Conference Coaches of the Year, including Dale Ramsburg, Greg Van Zant, and Randy Mazey.
WVU Baseball All-Americans
First Team All-Americans
| Player | Position | Year | Selectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Marovic | CF | 1964 | ABCA |
| Chris Enochs | RHP | 1997 | ABCA, CB |
| Jedd Gyorko | SS | 2010 | NCBWA |
| Alek Manoah | RHP | 2019 | ABCA, BA, Perfect Game, D1Baseball, College Baseball Foundation, NCBWA |
| JJ Wetherholt† | 2B | 2023 | BA, NCBWA, ABCA, Perfect Game, Collegiate Baseball, D1Baseball, College Baseball Foundation |
| Source:[25]
ABCA: American Baseball Coaches Association BA: Baseball America CB: Collegiate Baseball NCBWA: National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association LS: Louisville Slugger † Denotes consensus All-American | |||
Second Team All-Americans
| Player | Position | Year | Selectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Tekavec | 3B | 1961 | ABCA |
| Tom Shafer | P | 1961 | Amateur Baseball Federation |
| Mark Landers | 1B | 1994 | ABCA |
| Chris Enochs | RHP | 1997 | BA, NCBWA, Sporting News |
| Jedd Gyorko | 2B | 2008 | NCBWA |
| Jedd Gyorko | SS | 2009 | Louisville Slugger |
| Jedd Gyorko | SS | 2010 | Louisville Slugger, ABCA, BA |
| Harrison Musgrave | LHP | 2013 | Louisville Slugger |
| Alek Manoah | RHP | 2019 | ABCA, College Baseball Foundation |
| Source:[25]
ABCA: American Baseball Coaches Association BA: Baseball America CB: Collegiate Baseball NCBWA: National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association LS: Louisville Slugger | |||
Third Team All-Americans
| Player | Position | Year | Selectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hatalla | 2B | 1962 | ABCA |
| Mark Landers | 1B | 1994 | CB, NCBWA |
| Joe McNamee | LF | 1998 | ABCA |
| Justin Jenkins | LF | 2007 | CB, Louisville Slugger, NCBWA |
| Tyler Kuhn | SS | 2008 | NCBWA, ABCA |
| Vince Belnome | 2B | 2009 | College Baseball Insider |
| Jedd Gyorko | SS | 2009 | NCBWA |
| Braden Zarbnisky | RHP/OF | 2017 | NCBWA |
| Kyle Gray | 2B | 2018 | ABCA |
| Trey Braithwaite | RHP | 2022 | NCBWA |
| Derek Clark | LHP | 2024 | NCBWA, D1Baseball |
| JJ Wetherholt | SS | 2024 | Perfect Game |
| Griffin Kirn | LHP | 2025 | NCBWA |
| Source:[25][26]
ABCA: American Baseball Coaches Association BA: Baseball America CB: Collegiate Baseball NCBWA: National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association LS: Louisville Slugger | |||
Other baseball awards
| Award | Year | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman All-Americans | 2006 | CF | Adam White |
| 2008 | 2B | Jedd Gyorko | |
| 2015 | INF | Kyle Davis | |
| RHP | BJ Myers | ||
| 2016 | C | Ivan Gonzalez | |
| OF | Darius Hill | ||
| 2020 | LHP | Jake Carr | |
| C | Matt McCormick | ||
| 2021 | LHP | Ben Hampton | |
| 2023 | RHP | David Hagaman | |
| A-10 Player of the Year | 1994 | 1B | Mark Landers |
| A-10 Pitcher of the Year | 1993 | Steve Kline | |
| Big East Player of the Year | 2003 | Jarod Rine | |
| Big 12 Player of the Year | 2023 | 2B | JJ Wetherholt |
School records
Individual School Records
Career Leaders in Hits
| Rank | Player | Hits | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Kuhn | 324 | 2005–08 |
| 2 | Darius Hill | 304 | 2016–19 |
| 3 | Jedd Gyorko | 281 | 2008–10 |
| 4 | Justin Jenkins | 253 | 2005–07 |
| 5 | Tim McCabe | 251 | 2000–03 |
| 6 | Josh Williamson | 244 | 1994–97 |
| 7 | Grant Buckner | 232 | 2008–11 |
| 8 | Lee Fritz | 230 | 2002–05 |
| 8 | Ivan Gonzalez | 230 | 2016–19 |
| 10 | Ryan McBroom | 225 | 2011–14 |
Career Leaders in Batting Average
Min.100 at-bats & 2 seasons
| Rank | Player | AVG. | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jedd Gyorko | .404 | 2008–10 |
| 2 | Darrell Whitmore | .392 | 1989–90 |
| 3 | Jeff Battaglia | .389 | 1985–86 |
| 4 | Vince Belnome | .388 | 2007–09 |
| 5 | Lance Williams | .387 | 1998–99 |
| 6 | Jamie Hammond | .383 | 1997–98 |
| 7 | JJ Wetherholt | .381 | 2022–24 |
| 8 | Steve Rolen | .380 | 1986–89 |
| 9 | Lee Fritz | .378 | 2002–05 |
| 10 | Joe McNamee | .374 | 1995–98 |
Career Leaders in Home Runs
| Rank | Player | Home Runs | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Hussey | 44 | 2022–25 |
| 2 | Tim McCabe | 35 | 2000–03 |
| 2 | Jedd Gyorko | 35 | 2008–10 |
| 4 | Stan Posluszny | 33 | 2003–06 |
| 4 | Justin Jenkins | 33 | 2005–07 |
| 6 | Mark Landers | 32 | 1991–94 |
| 7 | Joe McNamee | 30 | 1995–98 |
| 8 | Ryan McBroom | 29 | 2011–14 |
| 8 | Jackson Cramer | 29 | 2014–17 |
| 8 | JJ Wetherholt | 29 | 2022–24 |
Career Leaders in RBI
| Rank | Player | RBI | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Kuhn | 188 | 2005–08 |
| 2 | Jedd Gyorko | 178 | 2008–10 |
| 3 | Stan Posluszny | 174 | 2003–06 |
| 3 | Vince Belnome | 174 | 2007–09 |
| 5 | Mark Landers | 167 | 1991–94 |
| 6 | Darius Hill | 163 | 2016–19 |
| 7 | Ryan McBroom | 162 | 2011–14 |
| 8 | Austin Markel | 156 | 2006–09 |
| 9 | Grant Hussey | 153 | 2022–25 |
| 10 | Tim McCabe | 152 | 2000–03 |
Career Leaders in Stolen Bases
| Rank | Player | Stolen Bases | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Marovic | 74 | 1963–65 |
| 2 | Tevin Tucker | 67 | 2019–23 |
| 3 | Austin Davis | 64 | 2019–22 |
| 4 | Victor Scott II | 62 | 2020–22 |
| 5 | Brandon White | 61 | 2017–19 |
| 6 | Bobby Boyd | 58 | 2000–03 |
| 7 | JJ Wetherholt | 57 | 2000–03 |
| 8 | Braden Zarbnisky | 55 | 2016–20 |
| 9 | Brady Wilson | 45 | 2010–13 |
| 10 | Braden Berry | 44 | 2021–23 |
Career Leaders in Wins
| Rank | Player | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes Shaw | 28 | 1987–90 |
| 2 | Fulton Woods | 26 | 1920–23 |
| 2 | Ryan Williams | 26 | 1991–94 |
| 4 | Frank Barron | 25 | 1913–15 |
| 4 | John Radosevich | 25 | 1963–65 |
| 6 | Jim Heise | 24 | 1953–56 |
| 6 | Zac Cline | 24 | 2002–04 |
| 8 | Shane Rhodes | 22 | 1998–01 |
| 9 | Jack Latterner | 21 | 1916–19 |
| 9 | Jerry Meadows | 21 | 1965–67 |
| 9 | Ken Smith | 21 | 1986–87 |
| 9 | Chris Enochs | 21 | 1995–97 |
Career Leaders in Strikeouts
| Rank | Player | Strikeouts | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Radosevich | 338 | 1963–65 |
| 2 | Shane Rhodes | 284 | 1998–01 |
| 3 | Jim Heise | 277 | 1953–56 |
| 4 | Paul Chuma | 275 | 1958–60 |
| 5 | Fulton Woods | 263 | 1920–23 |
| 6 | Frank Barron | 257 | 1913–15 |
| 7 | Alek Manoah | 249 | 2017–19 |
| 8 | Matt Yurish | 247 | 2005–08 |
| 9 | BJ Myers | 245 | 2015–18 |
| 10 | Wes Shaw | 243 | 1987–90 |
Career Leaders in Innings Pitched
| Rank | Player | IP | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BJ Myers | 305.1 | 1963–65 |
| 2 | Shane Rhodes | 304.2 | 1998–01 |
| 3 | Jim Heise | 283.1 | 1953–56 |
| 4 | Zac Cline | 282.2 | 2002–04 |
| 5 | Wes Shaw | 276.4 | 1987–90 |
| 6 | Corey Walter | 266.2 | 2011–14 |
| 7 | Ryan Williams | 265.0 | 2017–19 |
| 8 | Harrison Musgrave | 258.1 | 2011, 13–14 |
| 9 | Matt Yurish | 247.2 | 2005–08 |
| 10 | Ross Vance | 246.1 | 2014–16 |
Source[27]
Single-season team records
Games
- Most Games played: 62 (2017)
- Most Victories: 44 (2025)
- Most Losses: 32 (1995, 2012)
- Most Conference Victories: 19 (2024, 2025)
- Best Winning Percentage: .909 (1963)
- Longest Winning Streak: 18 (1964)
Offense
- Most At-Bats: 2,136 (2017)
- Most Runs Scored: 525 (2009)
- Most Hits: 704 (2006)
- Most Doubles: 161 (2009)
- Most Triples: 30 (2008)
- Most Home Runs: 91 (2024)
- Most Total Bases: 1,080 (2009)
- Most Runs Batted In: 491 (2009)
- Most Walks: 323 (2023)
- Most Strikeouts: 534 (2024)
- Most Stolen Bases: 156 (2022)
- Highest Batting Average: .393 (2006)
- Highest Slugging Percentage: .564 (2009)
Pitching
- Most Innings Pitched: 551.0 (2017)
- Most Saves: 15 (2019, 2025)
- Lowest Earned Run Average: 1.46 (1964)
- Most Complete Games: 24 (2003)
- Most Shutouts: 7 (1987)
- Most Strikeouts: 595 (2019)
Source:[14]
All-time series records
Current Big 12 members
| Opponent | Meeting | Series | Home | Away | Neutral | Postseason | Conf. Tournament | NCAA Tournament | |||||||||||||||
| First | Latest | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2023 | 2025 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Arizona State | 2026 | 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Baylor | 2013 | 2024 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| BYU | 2024 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Cincinnati | 1908 | 2025 | 23 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Houston | 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Kansas | 2013 | 2025 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Kansas State | 2013 | 2025 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Oklahoma State | 1996 | 2025 | 17 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |||
| TCU | 2013 | 2024 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Texas Tech | 2013 | 2025 | 20 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |||
| UCF | 1993 | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Utah | 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
[15] * Records as of May 31, 2025.
Former Big 12 and Big East members
| Opponent | Meeting | Series | Home | Away | Neutral | Postseason | Conf. Tournament | NCAA Tournament | |||||||||||||||
| First | Latest | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 1996 | 2005 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Connecticut | 1996 | 2012 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Georgetown | 1996 | 2012 | 31 | 33 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Louisville | 2001 | 2014 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Notre Dame | 1910 | 2011 | 22 | 40 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | |||
| Oklahoma | 2012 | 2024 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Pittsburgh | 1895 | 2025 | 118 | 94 | 0 | 68 | 39 | 0 | 44 | 53 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rutgers | 1979 | 2012 | 22 | 42 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Seton Hall | 1995 | 2012 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |||
| South Florida | 2006 | 2012 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
| St. John's | 1996 | 2012 | 19 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Texas | 2013 | 2023 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Villanova | 1996 | 2012 | 28 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Virginia Tech | 1905 | 2019 | 36 | 52 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
Records as of May 25, 2025. [15]
in-state opponents
| Opponent | Meeting | Series | Home | Away | Neutral | Postseason | Conf. Tournament | NCAA Tournament | |||||||||||||||
| First | Latest | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | W | L | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1906 | 2022 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Fairmont State | 1892 | 1989 | 60 | 11 | 1 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Marshall | 1910 | 2025 | 58 | 27 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
Mountaineers in the MLB
As of the conclusion of the 2025 MLB draft, a total of 117 West Virginia University players have been selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.[28]
| Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (1965–1994) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Player | Round | Team |
| 1965 | John Radosevich | 5 | Dodgers |
| 1965 | Ron Renner | 30 | Cubs |
| 1966 | Jerry Meadows# | 23 | Cardinals |
| 1966 | Doug Stanley | 25 | Pirates |
| 1966 | Vaughn Kovach | 21 | Orioles |
| 1967 | Jerry Meadows# | 4 | Astros |
| 1967 | Jerry Meadows | 5 | Orioles |
| 1967 | Chuck Boggs | 11 | Dodgers |
| 1968 | Denny Taylor | 24 | Cubs |
| 1969 | Bucky Guth | 20 | Braves |
| 1970 | Jim Mavroleon | 28 | Reds |
| 1971 | John Hale | 19 | Reds |
| 1971 | Rick Oliver | 1 (Jan Sec) | Brewers |
| 1971 | Rick Wagener | 2 | Mets |
| 1972 | Kim West | 13 | Pirates |
| 1973 | Joe Honce | 1 (Jan Dft) | Twins |
| 1984 | Joe Filandino | 12 | Padres |
| 1985 | Rich Schlieper | 20 | Blue Jays |
| 1985 | Bob Bernardo | 25 | Mariners |
| 1985 | Bob Tucker | 27 | Dodgers |
| 1986 | Jeff Battaglia | 15 | Indians |
| 1986 | Bobby Watts | 24 | Blue Jays |
| 1987 | Ken Smith | 37 | Cardinals |
| 1988 | Benny Shreve | 34 | Cubs |
| 1989 | Steve Rolen | 25 | Giants |
| 1990 | Darrell Whitmore | 2 | Indians |
| 1990 | Mike Mason | 23 | Cardinals |
| 1991 | Mike Moore | 21 | Indians |
| 1991 | Dan Servello | 27 | Royals |
| 1991 | Mike Sube | 40 | Dodgers |
| 1992 | David DeMoss | 14 | Cubs |
| 1992 | Joe Hudson | 27 | Red Sox |
| 1993 | Steve Kline | 8 | Indians |
| 1993 | Dan Berry | 29 | Rockies |
| 1994 | Mark Landers | 28 | Blue Jays |
| Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (1995–2013) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Player | Round | Team |
| 1996 | Mike Riley | 16 | Giants |
| 1996 | Scott Seabol | 88 | Yankees |
| 1997 | Chris Enochs | 1 | Athletics |
| 1997 | Steve Beller | 19 | Brewers |
| 1998 | Brad Elwood | 19 | Yankees |
| 1998 | Garrett Zyskowski | 22 | Astros |
| 1998 | Jamie Hammond | 23 | Expos |
| 1998 | David Kloes | 41 | Yankees |
| 1999 | Jeremy Cummings | 21 | Cardinals |
| 2001 | Shane Rhodes | 11 | Red Sox |
| 2001 | David Maust | 17 | Cubs |
| 2001 | Vance McCracken | 18 | Dodgers |
| 2001 | Josh Cisneros | 23 | Phillies |
| 2001 | Matt Blethen | 24 | Indians |
| 2001 | Billy Biggs* | 36 | Cardinals |
| 2002 | Joe Van Gorder | 14 | Cardinals |
| 2002 | Dustin Nippert | 15 | Diamondbacks |
| 2002 | Billy Biggs | 19 | Diamondbacks |
| 2003 | Jarod Rine | 9 | Orioles |
| 2003 | Jason DiAngelo | 7 | Rockies |
| 2004 | Grant Psomas | 15 | Mets |
| 2004 | Zac Cline | 15 | Phillies |
| 2004 | Patrick Copen | 7 | Dodgers |
| 2004 | Stan Posluszny | 21 | Angels |
| 2006 | David Carpenter | 12 | Cubs |
| 2006 | Stan Posluszny | 34 | Mariners |
| 2007 | Adam White | 9 | Indians |
| 2007 | Kenny Durst | 15 | Rockies |
| 2007 | Levi Maxwell | 18 | White Sox |
| 2007 | Tyler Kuhn* | 33 | Indians |
| 2008 | Tyler Kuhn | 15 | White Sox |
| 2008 | Josh Whitlock | 26 | Cubs |
| 2009 | Tobias Streich | 5 | Twins |
| 2009 | Vince Belnome | 28 | Padres |
| 2010 | Jedd Gyorko | 2 | Padres |
| 2011 | Grant Buckner | 26 | White Sox |
| 2013 | Ryan Tuntland | 29 | Giants |
| 2013 | Harrison Musgrave* | 33 | Phillies |
| 2013 | Sean Carley* | 34 | Padres |
| 2013 | Ryan McBroom* | 36 | Royals |
| Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (2014–2024) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Player | Round | Team |
| 2014 | Bobby Boyd | 8 | Astros |
| 2014 | Harrison Musgrave | 8 | Rockies |
| 2014 | John Means | 11 | Orioles |
| 2014 | Sean Carley | 14 | Yankees |
| 2014 | Ryan McBroom | 15 | Blue Jays |
| 2014 | Corey Walter | 28 | Athletics |
| 2015 | Blake Smith* | 24 | Nationals |
| 2015 | Taylor Munden | 27 | Marlins |
| 2016 | Chad Donato | 11 | Astros |
| 2016 | Blake Smith | 21 | Angels |
| 2017 | Kyle Davis | 15 | Astros |
| 2017 | Jackson Cramer | 35 | Nationals |
| 2018 | Michael Grove | 2 | Dodgers |
| 2018 | Kyle Gray | 14 | Yankees |
| 2018 | Jimmy Galusky | 20 | White Sox |
| 2018 | BJ Myers | 35 | Rays |
| 2019 | Alek Manoah | 1 | Blue Jays |
| 2019 | Ivan Gonzalez | 8 | White Sox |
| 2019 | Nick Synder | 11 | Diamondbacks |
| 2019 | Kade Strowd | 12 | Orioles |
| 2019 | Brandon White | 17 | Angels |
| 2019 | Darius Hill | 20 | Cubs |
| 2019 | Chase Illig | 29 | Yankees |
| 2019 | Sam Kessler | 34 | Tigers |
| 2021 | Jackson Wolf | 4 | Padres |
| 2021 | Ryan Bergert | 6 | Padres |
| 2021 | Madison Jeffery | 15 | Dodgers |
| 2021 | Adam Tulloch* | 17 | Dodgers |
| 2022 | Jacob Watters | 4 | Athletics |
| 2022 | Victor Scott II | 5 | Cardinals |
| 2022 | Trey Braithwaite | 16 | Reds |
| 2023 | Carlson Reed | 4 | Pirates |
| 2023 | Braden Barry | 8 | Blue Jays |
| 2024 | JJ Wetherholt | 1 | Cardinals |
| 2024 | David Hagaman | 4 | Rangers |
| 2024 | Aidan Major | 5 | Guardians |
| 2024 | Derek Clark | 7 | Angels |
| 2024 | Tyler Switalski | 13 | Giants |
| Player | Pos. | Teams | MLB Seasons | Years at WVU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Hickman | 1B/2B/RF | Boston Beaneaters, New York Giants, Boston Americans, Cleveland Naps, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox | 1897–1908 | 1897 | |
| Ed Kenna | RHP | Philadelphia Athletics | 1902 | 1901 | |
| Gene Curtis | LF | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1903 | 1902 | |
| Lewis Smith | LF | Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Washington Senators | 1904, 1906, 1911 | 1900–03 | |
| William Washer | RHP | Philadelphia Phillies | 1905 | 1902 | |
| Larry McClure | LF | New York Yankees | 1910 | 1910 | |
| Frank Barron | LHP | Washington Senators | 1914 | 1913–15 | |
| Kemper Shelton | CF | New York Yankees | 1915 | 1907–09 | |
| Fulton Woods | RHP | Boston Red Sox | 1924 | 1920–23 | |
| Babe Barna | LF | Philadelphia Athletics, New York Giants, Boston Red Sox | 1937–38, 1941–44 | 1935–37 | |
| George Freese | 3B | Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs | 1953, 1955, 1961 | 1947 | |
| Jim Heise | RHP | Washington Senators | 1957 | 1953–56 | |
| Paul Popovich | INF | Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates | 1964–75 | 1960 | |
| Bucky Guth | SS | Minnesota Twins | 1972 | 1967–69 | |
| Darrell Whitmore | RF | Florida Marlins | 1993–95 | 1989–90 | |
| Steve Kline | LHP | Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants | 1997–2007 | 1993 | |
| Joe Hudson | RHP | Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers | 1995–98 | 1990–92 | |
| Scott Seabol | INF | New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals | 2001, 2005 | 1996 | |
| Dustin Nippert | RHP | Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers | 2005–10 | 2002 | |
| David Carpenter | RHP | Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers | 2011–15, 2019 | 2004–06 | |
| Jedd Gyorko | INF | San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers | 2013–20 | 2008–10 | |
| Vince Belnome | DH | Tampa Bay Rays | 2014 | 2007–09 | |
| Ryan McBroom | 1B/OF | Kansas City Royals | 2019–21 | 2011–14 | |
| John Means | LHP | Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians | 2018–present | 2013–14 | |
| Harrison Musgrave | LHP | Colorado Rockies | 2018–19 | 2011, 2013–14 | |
| Alek Manoah | RHP | Toronto Blue Jays | 2021–present | 2017–19 | |
| Michael Grove | RHP | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2022–present | 2016–18 | |
| Jackson Wolf | LHP | San Diego Padres | 2023 | 2018–21 | |
| Victor Scott II | OF | St. Louis Cardinals | 2024–present | 2020–22 | |
| Ryan Bergert | RHP | San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals | 2025–present | 2019–2021 | |
| Kade Strowd | RHP | Baltimore Orioles | 2025–present | 2017–19 |
MLB Award Winners
All-Star selections
- John Means – LHP
MLB All-Star (2019) - Alek Manoah – RHP
MLB All-Star(2022)
No-Hitters
- John Means – May 5, 2021 –
vs Seattle Mariners
See also
Notes
- Collegiate Baseball began team rankings in 1959. Baseball America began during the 1981 season.
