In college sports in 2026, it's not often a program gets to experience a player developing over multiple seasons. The trendy thing to do is to explore the transfer portal, and sell your services to the highest bidder or the best fit for your skillset. It makes sense, but it doesn't always lend itself to helping the fan base rally around a roster.
But college baseball is a bit less soiled by such folly, and as such, the West Virginia Mountaineers get to have stories like Brodie Kresser – who joined the Mountaineers in 2024 after a JUCO stint, and remained a key fixture in the team's rotation for three straight seasons. Now, after he helped the program go from fringe tournament team to three consecutive Super Regionals and a College World Series run, he bids farewell to the fan base.
"The past three years at West Virginia have been the best of my life, both on and off the field," Kresser wrote on Instagram. "Making history three years in a row with this team is something I’ll cherish forever. Thank you to my teammates, coaches, support staff, and the incredible Mountaineer fans for making this journey so special."
"Above all, thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and for blessing me every step of the way. Forever grateful. Once a Mountaineer, always a Mountaineer."
Kresser was massively important to the team's success during the past three years, batting .284 over his stint with the Mountaineers while recording 99 RBI, 32 stolen bases, and nine home runs. He will leave a major gap in the infield for West Virginia to fill.
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