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West Virginia Mountaineers baseball

West Virginia Mountaineers baseball

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nameWest Virginia Mountaineers baseball
founded
current2026 West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team
logoWest Virginia Mountaineers logo.svg
logo_size150
universityWest Virginia University
conferenceBig 12 Conference
locationMorgantown, West Virginia
athletic_directorWren Baker
coachSteve Sabins
tenure2nd
stadiumWagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark
capacity3,500
nicknameMountaineers
record2,398-1684–17 ()
regional_champ2024, 2025
ncaa_tourneys1955, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1994, 1996, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025
conference_tournament1982, 1985, 1987, 1994, 1996
conference_champion1955, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1996, 2023, 2025
division_champion1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1996, 1997

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.

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.

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)

Main article: Randy Mazey

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.

Steve Sabins era (2025-present)

Main article: Steve Sabins

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.

CoachYearsOverall%Conf%ConfT%NCAA PostseasonOverall%Super Reg%CWS%Totals662–48949–5018–320–4.000
A. R. Stahlings1894–1896
J. E. B. Sweeney1897–1898
Owen Altman1899–1900
H. Brown1901
Lee Hutchinson1902–1905
Carl Forkum1906–1908
Dick Nebinger1909
J. L. Core1910
Larry McClure1911
John Gronninger1912
Charlie Hickman1913, 1915–1917
B. P. Pattison1914
Skeeter Shelton1918–1920
Ira Rodgers1921–1946
Charles Hockenberry1947
Steve Harrick1948–1967139-561-13-12
Dale Ramsburg1968–1994143-5522-173-8
Greg Van Zant1995–2012224-23210-19.3452-2.500
Randy Mazey2013–
2024133-133.50015-20.4297-8.4670-2.000
Steve Sabins2025–present19-9.6791-1.5003-2.6000-2.000
RankCoaches NameAll-Time WinsYears at WVU
1Dale Ramsburg5401968-1994
2Greg Van Zant5281995-2012
3Randy Mazey3722013-2024
4Steve Harrick3331948-1967
5Ira Rodgers2011921-1942, 1946
RankCoaches NameAll-Time Win Pct.Years at WVU
1Steve Harrick****1948-1967
2Lee Hutchison****1902-1905
3Dale Ramsburg****1968-1994
4Randy Mazey****2013-2024
5Greg Van Zant****1995-2012

Recruiting

ClassTop 100
RecruitsConference
RankNational
Rank
2011NR
2012NR
20138th69th
20147th57th
20155th55th
20166th46th
20178thNR
20183rd25th
201916th26th
20207th37th
202115th23rd
20227th47th
20234th34th
20245th39th
20253rd16th
  • Rankings from Perfect Game Source:

West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament

18–32****

All-time season results

National ChampionsCollege World Series berthNCAA Tournament berthConference Tournament ChampionsConference/Division Regular Season Champions
SeasonHead coachConferenceSeason resultsTournament resultsFinal pollOverallConferenceConferencePostseasonBAD1CPCBWinsLossesTies%WinsLossesTies%Finish
West Virginia Mountaineers
1892No CoachIndependent330
1893100
1894A. R. Stahlings500
1895410
1896530
1897J. E. B. Sweeney320
1898550
1899Owen Altman1660
19001230-
1901H. Brown1170
1902Lee Hutchinson2270
19031490
19041661
19051991
1906Carl Forkum20100
190717110
19082450
1909Dick Nebinger1780
1910J. L. Core14110
1911Larry McClure1750
1912John Gronninger13120
1913Charlie Hickman1240
1914B. P. Pattison1280
1915Charlie Hickman1971
19161760
19171060
1918Skeeter Shelton1330
19191431
192010110
1921Ira Rodgers2070
192216110
192313110
19248130
192513110
192610100
19276121
19281340
1929890
19306131
1931691
1932880
1933790
19344130
1935990
19361090
193712100
19385100
1939870
1940950
19415100
1942290
1943No season due to World War II
1944
1945
1946Ira RodgersIndependent620
1947Charles Hockenberry970
1948Steve Harrick1660
19491380
19508140
1951Southern Conference176010402nd (North)3rd
19521290730t–2nd (North)
19536702507th (North)
195413705406th
195520607201stNCAA District 3
195616906302nd
195712804505th
1958121105305th
195916908505th
19601790640t–3rd
1961171008201st-NCAA District 3-24
196217909201st-NCAA District 3-20
1963303013101st-NCAA District 3-11
1964245014201st-NCAA District 3-15
1965199010402nd-
1966267112402nd
1967229013301st-NCAA District 320
1968Dale Ramsburg9804405th
1969Independent1261
19701250
19712160
197210100
19738121
197412130
197510180
197621120
197710180
1978Atlantic 101690
19799130First round
198012142Second round
1981171806201st (West)2nd
1982242307201st (West)1stEast Regional16
1983221006402nd (West)
198422111930t–1st (West)First round
1985271609301st (West)1stSouth Regional
1986241419201st (West)2nd
1987321509301st (West)1stSouth Regional
19883317112401st (West)Semifinals
1989261319503rd (West)
19903320012402nd (West)2nd
1991202019703rd (West)
19922423012402nd (West)2nd
19932925013802nd2nd
19944021017402nd1stAtlantic Regional
1995Greg Van Zant18320111306th
1996Big East33250151001st (American)1stAtlantic Regional
19973619017701st (American)Third round
19983717113905thThird round
199929280121306thSecond round
200025280101207th
200127260121407th
200224260916010th
20033619018602ndSemifinals
200423290101608th
200525300101507th
200636220141305thSecond round
200729220101609th
200835210131407thSecond round
200937180171003rdSecond round
201027300101708thFirst round
201128270141304thFirst round
201223320918011th
2013Randy MazeyBig 123326013110t–3rd2nd-
20142826091406thSecond round-
20152727091307thFirst round-
201636220121104th2nd-
20173626012120t–4thSemifinalsWinston-Salem Regional
20182927091507thSemifinals-
201938220131104th2ndMorgantown Regional20211921
20201150000Season cancelled due to COVID-19-
2021252708160t–8thSecond round-
20223322014100t–5thFirst round-
20234020015901stFirst roundLexington Regional
202436240191104thFirst roundChapel Hill Super Regional13131713
2025Steve Sabins4416019901stQuarterfinalsBaton Rouge Super Regional131417
Total2,3981,68617****
National ChampionsCollege World Series berthNCAA Tournament berthConference Tournament ChampionsConference/Division Regular Season Champions

Conference Regular Season Championships

YearConferenceHead CoachConference Record
1955SoConSteve Harrick7–2
1961SoConSteve Harrick8–2
1962SoConSteve Harrick9–2
1963SoConSteve Harrick7–2
1964SoConSteve Harrick8–2
1967SoConSteve Harrick9–2
1981Eastern 8Dale Ramsburg6–2
1982Eastern 8Dale Ramsburg7–2
1984A-10Dale Ramsburg9–3
1985A-10Dale Ramsburg9–3
1986A-10Dale Ramsburg9–2
1987A-10Dale Ramsburg9–3
1988A-10Dale Ramsburg12–4
1996Big EastGreg Van Zant15–10
2023Big 12Randy Mazey15–9
2025Big 12Steve Sabins19–9

National Rankings

West Virginia University has finished the season ranked in a Division I final baseball poll 9 times

YearOverall RecordConference RecordFinal Ranking
196117-108-2
SoConCollegiate Baseball #24
196217-99-2
SoConCollegiate Baseball #20
196330-313-1
SoConCollegiate Baseball #11
196424-514-2
SoConCollegiate Baseball #15
196722-913-3
SoConCollegiate Baseball #20
198224-237-2
A-10Collegiate Baseball #16
201938-2213-11
Big 12Baseball America #20
Coaches’ #19
Collegiate Baseball #27
D1Baseball #21
NCBWA #19
202436-2419-11
Big 12Baseball America #13
D1Baseball #13
Coaches’ #17
NCBWA #13
Collegiate Baseball #13
Perfect Game #13
202544-1619-9
Big 12Baseball America #13
D1Baseball #14
Coaches’ #17
NCBWA #12
Perfect Game #14
Source:

Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark (2015–present)

Main article: [Kendrick Family Ballpark}}[[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 Conference, [Big 12]] victories, non-conference matchups, and memorable moments, including hosting an NCAA Regional in [2019 NCAA Division I baseball tournament, [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 baseball, [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 NCAA Division I baseball tournament#Morgantown Regional, [2019 Morgantown Regional]], including a postseason game against Fordham attended by over 4,300 fans.{{Cite web](2019-morgantown-regional-including-a-postseason-game-against-fordham-attended-by-over-4-300-fans-ref-cite-web)

Monongalia County Ballpark

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.

Yearly Home Attendance

YearHomeGamesHome RecordTotal
AttendanceNatl. Rank
by TotalConf. Rank
by TotalAverage
AttendanceNatl. Rank
by AverageConf. Rank
by Average
url=http://www.wvustats.com/sport/baseball/attendancetitle=Attendancewebsite=www.wvustats.com}}2816-124,520**161**
20063223-97,436**232**
20072619-77,340**282**
20083226-610,092**315**
20092823-59,797**350**
20102915-148,999**310**
20112719-88,212**304**
20122615-118,475**326**
20132116-527,907**1,32850th*
url=https://stats.ncaa.org/rankings/change_sport_year_divtitle=NCAA Statisticswebsite=stats.ncaa.org}}1511-416,47095th9th1,09860th9th
2015228-1033,15860th7th1,50744th6th
20163020-1040,39049th6th1,34649th6th
20172214-840,61350th6th1,84637th5th
20182315-835,10156th7th1,52647th6th
20192518-741,25348th6th1,79437th6th
202033-02,174142th9th72577th7th
20212715-1215,84549th6th58749th6th
20222217-650,05843th6th2,27531th5th
20232418-659,89441th6th2,49632th5th
20242317-667,08438th6th2,91727th5th
20252417-777,87735th6th3,24527th5th

**Records as of May 31, 2025 2020 Season was canceled on March 13 due to the COVID-19 outbreak *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

West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"PlayerWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"PositionWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"YearWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Selectors
Bill MarovicCF1964ABCA
Chris EnochsRHP1997ABCA, CB
Jedd GyorkoSS2010NCBWA
Alek ManoahRHP2019ABCA, BA, Perfect Game, D1Baseball,
College Baseball Foundation, NCBWA
JJ Wetherholt2B2023BA, NCBWA, ABCA, Perfect Game, Collegiate Baseball,
D1Baseball, College Baseball Foundation
Source:

Second Team All-Americans

West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"PlayerWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"PositionWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"YearWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Selectors
Ed Tekavec3B1961ABCA
Tom ShaferP1961Amateur Baseball Federation
Mark Landers1B1994ABCA
Chris EnochsRHP1997BA, NCBWA, Sporting News
Jedd Gyorko2B2008NCBWA
Jedd GyorkoSS2009Louisville Slugger
Jedd GyorkoSS2010Louisville Slugger, ABCA, BA
Harrison MusgraveLHP2013Louisville Slugger
Alek ManoahRHP2019ABCA, College Baseball Foundation
Source:

Third Team All-Americans

West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"PlayerWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"PositionWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"YearWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Selectors
Joe Hatalla2B1962ABCA
Mark Landers1B1994CB, NCBWA
Joe McNameeLF1998ABCA
Justin JenkinsLF2007CB, Louisville Slugger, NCBWA
Tyler KuhnSS2008NCBWA, ABCA
Vince Belnome2B2009College Baseball Insider
Jedd GyorkoSS2009NCBWA
Braden ZarbniskyRHP/OF2017NCBWA
Kyle Gray2B2018ABCA
Trey BraithwaiteRHP2022NCBWA
Derek ClarkLHP2024NCBWA, D1Baseball
JJ WetherholtSS2024Perfect Game
Griffin KirnLHP2025NCBWA
Source:

Other baseball awards

AwardYearPositionName
Freshman All-Americans2006CFAdam White
20082BJedd Gyorko
2015INFKyle Davis
RHPBJ Myers
2016CIvan Gonzalez
OFDarius Hill
2020LHPJake Carr
CMatt McCormick
2021LHPBen Hampton
2023RHPDavid Hagaman
A-10 Player of the Year19941BMark Landers
A-10 Pitcher of the Year1993Steve Kline
Big East Player of the Year2003Jarod Rine
Big 12 Player of the Year20232BJJ Wetherholt

School records

Individual School Records

''Career Leaders in Hits''

RankPlayerHitsYears
1Tyler Kuhn3242005–08
2Darius Hill3042016–19
3Jedd Gyorko2812008–10
4Justin Jenkins2532005–07
5Tim McCabe2512000–03
6Josh Williamson2441994–97
7Grant Buckner2322008–11
8Lee Fritz2302002–05
8Ivan Gonzalez2302016–19
10Ryan McBroom2252011–14

''Career Leaders in Batting Average''

Min.100 at-bats & 2 seasons

RankPlayerAVG.Years
1Jedd Gyorko.4042008–10
2Darrell Whitmore.3921989–90
3Jeff Battaglia.3891985–86
4Vince Belnome.3882007–09
5Lance Williams.3871998–99
6Jamie Hammond.3831997–98
7JJ Wetherholt.3812022–24
8Steve Rolen.3801986–89
9Lee Fritz.3782002–05
10Joe McNamee.3741995–98

''Career Leaders in Home Runs''

RankPlayerHome RunsYears
1Grant Hussey442022–25
2Tim McCabe352000–03
2Jedd Gyorko352008–10
4Stan Posluszny332003–06
4Justin Jenkins332005–07
6Mark Landers321991–94
7Joe McNamee301995–98
8Ryan McBroom292011–14
8Jackson Cramer292014–17
8JJ Wetherholt292022–24

''Career Leaders in RBI''

RankPlayerRBIYears
1Tyler Kuhn1882005–08
2Jedd Gyorko1782008–10
3Stan Posluszny1742003–06
3Vince Belnome1742007–09
5Mark Landers1671991–94
6Darius Hill1632016–19
7Ryan McBroom1622011–14
8Austin Markel1562006–09
9Grant Hussey1532022–25
10Tim McCabe1522000–03

''Career Leaders in Stolen Bases''

RankPlayerStolen BasesYears
1Bill Marovic741963–65
2Tevin Tucker672019–23
3Austin Davis642019–22
4Victor Scott II622020–22
5Brandon White612017–19
6Bobby Boyd582000–03
7JJ Wetherholt572000–03
8Braden Zarbnisky552016–20
9Brady Wilson452010–13
10Braden Berry442021–23

''Career Leaders in Wins''

RankPlayerWinsYears
1Wes Shaw281987–90
2Fulton Woods261920–23
2Ryan Williams261991–94
4Frank Barron251913–15
4John Radosevich251963–65
6Jim Heise241953–56
6Zac Cline242002–04
8Shane Rhodes221998–01
9Jack Latterner211916–19
9Jerry Meadows211965–67
9Ken Smith211986–87
9Chris Enochs211995–97

''Career Leaders in Strikeouts''

RankPlayerStrikeoutsYears
1John Radosevich3381963–65
2Shane Rhodes2841998–01
3Jim Heise2771953–56
4Paul Chuma2751958–60
5Fulton Woods2631920–23
6Frank Barron2571913–15
7Alek Manoah2492017–19
8Matt Yurish2472005–08
9BJ Myers2452015–18
10Wes Shaw2431987–90

''Career Leaders in Innings Pitched''

RankPlayerIPYears
1BJ Myers305.11963–65
2Shane Rhodes304.21998–01
3Jim Heise283.11953–56
4Zac Cline282.22002–04
5Wes Shaw276.41987–90
6Corey Walter266.22011–14
7Ryan Williams265.02017–19
8Harrison Musgrave258.12011, 13–14
9Matt Yurish247.22005–08
10Ross Vance246.12014–16

Source

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:

All-time series records

Current Big 12 members

FirstLatestWLTWLTWLTWLTWLTWLTWLT
Arizona20232025340120210010010010
Arizona State20262026000000000000000000
Baylor201320242014011308100110110110
BYU20242025420210210000000000
Cincinnati190820252319015607120110110110
Houston20252025300000300000000000
Kansas201320252217011100860310310310
Kansas State2013202521170114010110020020020
Oklahoma State199620251726051001070260260260
TCU201320241326071105100150150150
Texas Tech201320252023012903120520520520
UCF19932025610300300001000000
Utah20252025300300000000000000

***** Records as of May 31, 2025.

Former Big 12 and Big East members

FirstLatestWLTWLTWLTWLTWLTWLTWLT
Boston College1996200510140760380000
Connecticut1996201223250111501190110010010
Georgetown1996201231330184013290000
Louisville200120146150570160020010010
Notre Dame191020112240081309190580580580
Oklahoma2012202417210990690230220220
Pittsburgh189520251189406839044530620100100
Rutgers1979201222421111404191790890890
Seton Hall199520122618015309120230210210
South Florida200620128130540360030030030
St. John's199620121931081208150330230230
Texas20132023161608407110110110110
Villanova1996201228160175011110
Virginia Tech190520193652119140132714110100100

Records as of May 25, 2025.

in-state opponents

FirstLatestWLTWLTWLTWLTWLTWLTWLT
Charleston1906202218401220620000
Fairmont State18921989601115451660000
Marshall1910202558270378016180510

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.

West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (1965–1994)YearPlayerRoundTeam
1965John Radosevich5Dodgers
1965Ron Renner30Cubs
1966#23Cardinals
196625Pirates
196621Orioles
1967#4Astros
19675Orioles
196711Dodgers
196824Cubs
1969Bucky Guth20Braves
197028Reds
197119Reds
19711 (Jan Sec)Brewers
19712Mets
1972Kim West13Pirates
19731 (Jan Dft)Twins
198412Padres
198520Blue Jays
198525Mariners
198527Dodgers
198615Indians
198624Blue Jays
198737Cardinals
198834Cubs
198925Giants
1990Darrell Whitmore2Indians
199023Cardinals
1991Mike Moore21Indians
1991Dan Servello27Royals
1991Mike Sube40Dodgers
1992David DeMoss14Cubs
1992Joe Hudson27Red Sox
1993Steve Kline8Indians
1993Dan Berry29Rockies
1994Mark Landers28Blue Jays
West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (1995–2013)YearPlayerRoundTeam
1996Mike Riley16Giants
1996Scott Seabol88Yankees
1997Chris Enochs1Athletics
1997Steve Beller19Brewers
1998Brad Elwood19Yankees
1998Garrett Zyskowski22Astros
1998Jamie Hammond23Expos
1998David Kloes41Yankees
1999Jeremy Cummings21Cardinals
2001Shane Rhodes11Red Sox
2001David Maust17Cubs
2001Vance McCracken18Dodgers
2001Josh Cisneros23Phillies
2001Matt Blethen24Indians
2001Billy Biggs*36Cardinals
2002Joe Van Gorder14Cardinals
2002Dustin Nippert15Diamondbacks
2002Billy Biggs19Diamondbacks
2003Jarod Rine9Orioles
2003Jason DiAngelo7Rockies
2004Grant Psomas15Mets
2004Zac Cline15Phillies
20047Dodgers
2004Stan Posluszny21Angels
2006David Carpenter12Cubs
2006Stan Posluszny34Mariners
2007Adam White9Indians
2007Kenny Durst15Rockies
2007Levi Maxwell18White Sox
2007Tyler Kuhn*33Indians
2008Tyler Kuhn15White Sox
2008Josh Whitlock26Cubs
2009Tobias Streich5Twins
2009Vince Belnome28Padres
2010Jedd Gyorko2Padres
2011Grant Buckner26White Sox
2013Ryan Tuntland29Giants
2013Harrison Musgrave*33Phillies
2013Sean Carley*34Padres
2013Ryan McBroom*36Royals
West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (2014–2024)YearPlayerRoundTeam
2014Bobby Boyd8Astros
2014Harrison Musgrave8Rockies
2014John Means11Orioles
2014Sean Carley14Yankees
2014Ryan McBroom15Blue Jays
2014Corey Walter28Athletics
2015Blake Smith*24Nationals
2015Taylor Munden27Marlins
2016Chad Donato11Astros
2016Blake Smith21Angels
2017Kyle Davis15Astros
2017Jackson Cramer35Nationals
2018Michael Grove2Dodgers
2018Kyle Gray14Yankees
2018Jimmy Galusky20White Sox
2018BJ Myers35Rays
2019Alek Manoah1Blue Jays
2019Ivan Gonzalez8White Sox
2019Nick Synder11Diamondbacks
2019Kade Strowd12Orioles
2019Brandon White17Angels
2019Darius Hill20Cubs
2019Chase Illig29Yankees
2019Sam Kessler34Tigers
2021Jackson Wolf4Padres
2021Ryan Bergert6Padres
2021Madison Jeffery15Dodgers
2021Adam Tulloch*17Dodgers
2022Jacob Watters4Athletics
2022Victor Scott II5Cardinals
2022Trey Braithwaite16Reds
2023Carlson Reed4Pirates
2023Braden Barry8Blue Jays
2024JJ Wetherholt1Cardinals
2024David Hagaman4Rangers
2024Aidan Major5Guardians
2024Derek Clark7Angels
2024Tyler Switalski13Giants
West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}};"Mountaineers in the Major League Baseball Draft (2025–present)YearPlayerRoundTeam
2025Logan Sauve7Athletics
2025Kyle West13Yankees
2025Robby Porco13Dodgers
2025Griffin Kirn13Athletics
2025Skylar King15Red Sox
West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}}"PlayerWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}}"Pos.West Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}}"TeamsWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}}"MLB SeasonsWest Virginia Mountaineerscolor=white}}"Years at WVU
Charlie Hickman1B/2B/RFBoston Beaneaters, New York Giants, Boston Americans, Cleveland Naps, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox1897–19081897
Ed KennaRHPPhiladelphia Athletics19021901
Gene CurtisLFPittsburgh Pirates19031902
Lewis SmithLFPittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Washington Senators1904, 1906, 19111900–03
William WasherRHPPhiladelphia Phillies19051902
Larry McClureLFNew York Yankees19101910
Frank BarronLHPWashington Senators19141913–15
Kemper SheltonCFNew York Yankees19151907–09
Fulton WoodsRHPBoston Red Sox19241920–23
Babe BarnaLFPhiladelphia Athletics, New York Giants, Boston Red Sox1937–38, 1941–441935–37
George Freese3BDetroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs1953, 1955, 19611947
Jim HeiseRHPWashington Senators19571953–56
Paul PopovichINFChicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates1964–751960
Bucky GuthSSMinnesota Twins19721967–69
Darrell WhitmoreRFFlorida Marlins1993–951989–90
Steve KlineLHPCleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants1997–20071993
Joe HudsonRHPBoston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers1995–981990–92
Scott SeabolINFNew York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals2001, 20051996
Dustin NippertRHPArizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers2005–102002
David CarpenterRHPHouston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers2011–15, 20192004–06
Jedd GyorkoINFSan Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers2013–202008–10
Vince BelnomeDHTampa Bay Rays20142007–09
Ryan McBroom1B/OFKansas City Royals2019–212011–14
John MeansLHPBaltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians2018–present2013–14
Harrison MusgraveLHPColorado Rockies2018–192011, 2013–14
Alek ManoahRHPToronto Blue Jays2021–present2017–19
Michael GroveRHPLos Angeles Dodgers2022–present2016–18
Jackson WolfLHPSan Diego Padres20232018–21
Victor Scott IIOFSt. Louis Cardinals2024–present2020–22
Ryan BergertRHPSan Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals2025–present2019–2021
Kade StrowdRHPBaltimore Orioles2025–present2017–19
John Means pitching for the Orioles in 2019

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

Notes

References

References

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