While there are a couple West Virginia Mountaineers with eligibility left that will be going pro after hearing their names called during the MLB Draft, one crucial piece of the last year's team will officially be returning t the program.
On Sunday, amid Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, Armani Guzman made the massive decision that he will not be turning pro and will instead be returning to Morgantown for his final season of eligibility. The decision comes after Guzman went undrafted through the first 14 rounds of the draft.
"What's up, Mountaineer Nation? It's Armani Guzman, and I just wanted to announce hat I'm coming back," Guzman announced in a video posted to social media. "I want to thank Gold & Blue Enterprises, all our donors, and especially our supporters and fans. Can't wait to make another run at Omaha. Let's go, Mountaineers!"
Mountaineer Nation, let’s run it back.
— Armani Guzman (@mani_ftn) July 12, 2026
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Armani Guzman's return instantly elevates WVU baseball roster for 2027 season
Fans would certainly be excited to see Guzman back just due to his love of the state and the program, and you have to look no further to see that demonstrated than the viral moment of Guzman singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" while shedding tears following a massive NCAA Tournament win earlier this year.
But there are plenty of reasons to be excited about Guzman's return as well, particularly in regards to what he adds to the 2027 lineup. Guzman has helped secure walk-off victories in the past two NCAA Regional rounds for the Mountaineers, batting a .321 average and recording 75 hits and 45 RBI while scoring 66 runs this past season.
He's also a dynamic threat on the base paths, setting a single-season program record with 42 stolen bases this season, including his viral steal of home plate during the College World Series.
Sabins and his staff were uncertain they would be able to get Guzman back, but when it was clear that it was in Guzman's best interest to return to school for his final campaign, there was no question that they'd be willing to welcome him back into the fold. Now, West Virginia fans will be blessed with one more season of Guzman's thrilling play.
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