Virginia Tech Baseball Unveils Projected Starting Rotation

Hokies' veteran ace Brett Renfrow headlines the opening weekend rotation

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Virginia Tech baseball has announced its projected starting rotation for the opening weekend of the 2026 season. Headlining the rotation is senior right-hander Brett Renfrow, who will make his third consecutive Opening Day start, becoming the first ACC-era Hokies pitcher to do so. The Hokies will also turn to Griffin Stieg, who returns to the rotation after missing over a year due to Tommy John surgery, and highly-touted freshman Ethan Grim, who earned a spot in the opening weekend rotation despite the team's depth of experienced options.

Why it matters

Virginia Tech's starting rotation will be a key factor in determining their success in the competitive ACC this season. Renfrow's experience and continued development, Stieg's return from injury, and the inclusion of the talented freshman Grim provide the Hokies with a mix of proven talent and emerging upside on the mound.

The details

Renfrow, a senior right-hander, will make his third consecutive Opening Day start, becoming the first ACC-era Hokies pitcher to do so. He has been a steady presence in the rotation, compiling a 4.41 career ERA across 149 innings with 162 strikeouts in 30 starts. Stieg, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-hander, missed more than a year of live competition after undergoing Tommy John surgery but has worked his way back into form. He owns 14 career starts, including serving as the primary Game 3 starter during the 2024 season. Grim, a highly regarded true freshman, impressed during his high school career and drew interest during the MLB Draft process before ultimately choosing to enroll at Virginia Tech.

  • On Thursday, Feb. 2, Virginia Tech baseball released its projected starting rotation for opening weekend.
  • The 2026 season will begin in the coming weeks.

The players

Brett Renfrow

A senior right-hander who will make his third consecutive Opening Day start, becoming the first ACC-era Hokies pitcher to do so. He has been a steady presence in the rotation, compiling a 4.41 career ERA across 149 innings with 162 strikeouts in 30 starts.

Griffin Stieg

A 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-hander who missed more than a year of live competition after undergoing Tommy John surgery but has worked his way back into form. He owns 14 career starts, including serving as the primary Game 3 starter during the 2024 season.

Ethan Grim

A highly regarded true freshman who impressed during his high school career and drew interest during the MLB Draft process before ultimately choosing to enroll at Virginia Tech.

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