MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mountaineers are making waves as three players snag preseason All-American honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Junior pitcher Chase Meyer earned a spot on the second team, while junior outfielder Armani Guzman and graduate pitcher Ian Korn made the fourth team.
Meyer had a solid sophomore season, posting a record of 9-2 and a 3.94 ERA. He struck out 63 batters over 48 innings. In his career so far, he’s notched 91 strikeouts in 67.1 innings.
Guzman played 49 games last season and shined towards the end, earning the title of Clemson Regional Most Outstanding Player. He finished the season with a .327 batting average, hitting two home runs, driving in 22 runs, and scoring 27 times. He also led the team with 17 stolen bases.
Korn joins the Mountaineers after an impressive four years at Seton Hill. Last year, he was named Division II National Pitcher of the Year, recording an 11-2 record and a stellar 1.81 ERA, along with 83 strikeouts in 84.1 innings.
With these selections, West Virginia now boasts 14 All-Americans in its history. Notably, this is the fifth time in the last six seasons that at least one Mountaineer has received preseason All-America recognition from the NCBWA.
As they gear up for the 2026 season, West Virginia will begin play on February 13 at Georgia Southern. Fans can catch the Mountaineers at home on February 24 against Canisius at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
In the sports community, reactions to these announcements are lively. Social media is buzzing, with fans expressing their pride and excitement for the upcoming season. According to a recent poll, 75% of Mountaineer fans believe this season could be the team’s best yet, thanks to the talent they’ve recruited.
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