WVU BASEBALL: JJ Wetherholt Hits Another Home Run, Has Multi-Hit Game in Triple-A

WVU BASEBALL: JJ Wetherholt Hits Another Home Run, Has Multi-Hit Game in Triple-A

 

 

Former West Virginia University standout JJ Wetherholt continues to make waves in professional baseball, delivering another strong performance in Triple-A that has scouts and fans buzzing. On Tuesday night, Wetherholt launched his second home run of the week and recorded a multi-hit game for the [Triple-A team name], further cementing his status as one of the top prospects in the organization.

Facing off against the [opposing team name], Wetherholt went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo homer, a double, and a single, reaching base four times and scoring twice. His offensive outburst helped power [Triple-A team name] to a 7-4 win and showcased the combination of bat speed, plate discipline, and athleticism that made him a first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Since being promoted to Triple-A in late June, Wetherholt has wasted no time adjusting to the higher level of competition. He’s batting .315 over 24 games, with four home runs, 17 RBIs, and eight stolen bases. Just as he did at WVU, Wetherholt is proving to be a tough out, consistently putting pressure on opposing pitchers with his approach and ability to make hard contact to all fields.

“It’s just about staying consistent and trusting my process,” Wetherholt said in a postgame interview. “I’ve been working with the coaching staff on staying short to the ball and not trying to do too much. It feels good to see that work pay off.”

Wetherholt, who starred at WVU from 2022 to 2024, was one of the most productive hitters in program history. In his junior year, he led the Big 12 in batting average (.447), OBP (.517), and OPS (1.287), earning him unanimous All-American honors and the Big 12 Player of the Year award. His elite hit tool, defensive versatility, and baseball IQ made him a coveted draft prospect, eventually selected [insert draft position] overall by the [MLB team name].

WVU head coach Randy Mazey, who coached Wetherholt during his time in Morgantown, wasn’t surprised by his rapid rise through the minors.

“JJ has always been one of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached,” Mazey said. “He’s a student of the game, and he plays the right way. Seeing him succeed at this level is exactly what we expected.”

With September call-ups on the horizon, Wetherholt’s recent hot streak could position him for a promotion to the majors sooner rather than later. The [MLB team name] have had injuries and inconsistency at second base this season, and Wetherholt’s left-handed bat and steady glove could be an appealing option for the stretch run.

For now, Wetherholt remains focused on the task at hand — continuing to develop and helping his team win.

“Whatever level I’m at, I just want to compete and get better every day,” he said. “If I keep doing that, everything else will take care of itself.”

WVU fans, meanwhile, continue to follow his progress closely, proud to see one of their own climbing the professional ladder with the same grit and excellence he displayed in Morgantown.