Daily Notebook

WVSN Notebook 8/2/23: WVU Baseball Makes Moves

Published

9 months ago

August 2, 2023

Mike Asti

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Update (8:00 PM) –

Former Mountaineer Victor Scott II is having a record-setting season in the minor leagues.

Most SB by a Cardinals minor leaguer in a single season since 2005:
1. Victor Scott II 2023 (70)
2. Mike Antico 2022 (67)
3. Oscar Mercado 2015 (50) pic.twitter.com/JaDyGsooNR
— Jacob (@CardinalsReek) August 3, 2023

Update (6:00 PM) –

Another 2025 pitcher commits to WVU baseball.

Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to here #commited pic.twitter.com/c4Tlz5xxz1
— Hudson Cavallo (@HudsonCavallo) August 2, 2023

Update (1:52 PM) –

Top 2026 guard Jayden Johnson is expected to visit West Virginia in the near future, as Jake Weingarten from Stockrisers reported. WV Sports Now confirmed the desired visit but sources mentioned that there’s not an official date set.

Report: Top 2026 Guard Jayden Johnson to Visit WVU in Near Future

Update (11:00 AM) –

WVU baseball announces a new assistant coach.

Excited to announce our new assistant coach, Jimmy Roesinger!
Welcome to Morgantown!
📰https://t.co/q7pjOgmntS #HailWV | @jimbrorace pic.twitter.com/CRljY6iaj8
— WVU Baseball (@WVUBaseball) August 2, 2023

Update (9:58 AM) –

A Western Pennsylvania pitcher commits to WVU.

I am blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at West Virginia University. All glory to God! Special thank you to my family, friends, and coaches! @Spikes_Baseball @BattlegroundBG @chaserowe23 @Josh_Sharpless @joe_professori @stevesabins
— Nico Varlotta (@VarlottaNico) August 2, 2023

Update (9:00 AM) –

WVU recruit and NFL legacy quarterback Jamison Kitna has committed to Houston. Kitna is considered a 3-star prospect in the 2025 class.