Former Mountaineers Reveling in WVU’s Success on the Diamond…

Former Mountaineers Reveling in WVU’s Success on the Diamond

 

As the West Virginia University (WVU) baseball team continues its historic run in the 2025 season, former Mountaineers are beaming with pride, celebrating the success of the program they once called home. The team’s recent climb into the national spotlight has drawn attention not only from fans across the state but also from alumni who wore the gold and blue with pride.

 

Several former WVU players, now scattered across professional leagues, coaching positions, and other roles in the baseball world, have expressed excitement over the Mountaineers’ dominant showing on the diamond this spring. The team, ranked in the top 10 nationally for the first time in over a decade, has become a force in the Big 12 Conference and a legitimate contender in the NCAA tournament conversation.

 

“I’ve been following every game,” said Jedd Gyorko, former WVU standout and longtime MLB infielder. “This team has grit, talent, and a real chemistry. It’s special to watch, and it brings back a lot of memories of my time in Morgantown.”

 

Gyorko, now a minor league manager, isn’t alone in his admiration. Former pitcher Alek Manoah, currently with the Toronto Blue Jays, posted his congratulations on social media after WVU swept a crucial conference series last weekend. “Proud of my boys,” he wrote. “Keep proving them wrong.”

 

WVU’s resurgence has been fueled by a mix of experienced upperclassmen and talented underclassmen, with the leadership of head coach Randy Mazey being a key component. In his final season before retirement, Mazey’s impact is being felt more than ever, not just on the field but across generations of Mountaineer baseball alumni.

 

“For us older guys, it’s a thrill to see how far the program has come under Coach Mazey,” said Vince Belnome, who played for WVU from 2007 to 2009. “There’s a sense of family here, and when the team succeeds, we all feel like part of it.”

 

The Mountaineers’ success is also translating into increased national visibility. MLB scouts have been a regular presence at Monongalia County Ballpark, and the program is gaining traction in recruiting circles, something that former players say is long overdue.

 

“When we played, we always felt like we had to fight for respect,” said Tyler Kuhn, another WVU alum. “Now, these guys are getting the recognition they deserve. It’s inspiring.”

 

WVU’s current squad has its eyes set on hosting a regional — a feat the program has never achieved — and potentially making a deep postseason run. For many former Mountaineers, those goals are no longer distant dreams but real possibilities.

 

“Watching this team, you get the feeling that anything is possible,” Gyorko added. “They’re not just playing for themselves — they’re playing for every Mountaineer who came before.”

 

As WVU continues its charge into the heart of the college baseball postseason, one thing is clear: the Mountaineer spirit is alive and well, and no one is prouder than those who helped build the foundation.