Former WVU Baseball all-conference pitcher Chase Meyer has committed to Arizona State, a Big 12 foe. The Georgia native heads out west for a new start after his time with the Mountaineers came to a premature end. Read more: Former WVU pitcher finds new home, stays in Big 12.
WVU career rise
Meyer was one of West Virginia’s most touted pitchers heading into the 2026 campaign, coming in with former all-conference honors and a strong 2025 season.
Meyer emerged as one of West Virginia’s top arms during the 2025 season, appearing in 22 games with three starts while primarily serving as a high-leverage reliever. The right-hander finished 9-2 with a 3.94 ERA and one save, striking out 63 batters in 48 innings.
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He earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors and became one of the Mountaineers’ most dependable pitchers, highlighted by a career-high nine strikeouts in 3 2/3 hitless innings against Oklahoma State and a selection as the Big 12 Pitcher of the Week in March.
Departure from WVU
Meyer entered the transfer portal after being dismissed from the program in March. At the time, head coach Steve Sabins released a brief statement:
“Junior right-handed pitcher Chase Meyer is no longer with our baseball program. I want to thank Chase for his contributions the past three years to our team and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
After departing West Virginia, Meyer took the college season off. He then joined the State College Spikes in the MLB Draft League.
Meyer made three starts, striking out 13 batters in seven innings of work. Although he posted a 6.43 ERA in limited action, Meyer averaged 16.7 strikeouts per nine innings. This showcased his swing-and-miss arsenal and maintaining his status as one of the more intriguing pitching prospects in college baseball despite a limited workload.
What’s next
Meyer’s future return to Morgantown remains a possibility depending on Arizona State’s Big 12 schedule. It could potentially set up a return trip to face the Mountaineers. While no official matchup has been confirmed, a meeting between the two programs could bring the former WVU right-hander back to Morgantown for the first time since his departure.
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West Virginia and Arizona State met in the 2026 regular season series. The Mountaineers dropped the opener, 14-4. They then bounced back with 13-7 and 9-5 victories to claim the series in the desert.
WVU’s offense combined for 35 runs over the final two games, highlighted by a 16-hit performance in Game 2 and a late surge in the series finale to secure the ranked road series win over the Sun Devils.
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