Marshall Baseball Brings Back Bulk of Pitching Staff

Herd returns 80% of last season's innings, adds experienced transfer portal talent

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Marshall's baseball team is returning the majority of its pitching staff for the 2026 season, with 80% of last year's innings pitched coming back. The Thundering Herd will feature veteran starters Bryce Blevins, Griffin Miller, Charlie Krebs, and Clint Moak, along with new talent brought in through the NCAA transfer portal. The team also hired Marshall Hall of Famer Aaron Blair, the program's highest-ever MLB draft pick, as its new pitching coach.

Why it matters

Pitching is often considered the backbone of a successful college baseball team, so Marshall's ability to retain the bulk of its rotation and bullpen gives the Herd a strong foundation heading into the new season. The addition of an experienced pitching coach in Aaron Blair should also help develop the team's arms and provide valuable guidance.

The details

Marshall's baseball team is returning 80% of its pitching innings from last season, led by veteran starters Bryce Blevins, Griffin Miller, Charlie Krebs, and Clint Moak. The Herd also added new talent through the NCAA transfer portal to supplement the experienced core. Additionally, Marshall hired Aaron Blair, a Marshall Hall of Famer and the program's highest-ever MLB draft pick, as its new pitching coach.

  • The 2026 college baseball season is set to begin in the coming weeks.

The players

Bryce Blevins

Veteran starting pitcher for the Marshall baseball team.

Griffin Miller

Veteran starting pitcher for the Marshall baseball team.

Charlie Krebs

Veteran starting pitcher for the Marshall baseball team.

Clint Moak

Veteran starting pitcher for the Marshall baseball team.

Aaron Blair

Marshall Hall of Famer and the program's highest-ever MLB draft pick, hired as the new pitching coach.

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The takeaway

Marshall's ability to retain the majority of its pitching staff, coupled with the addition of an experienced pitching coach in Aaron Blair, positions the Thundering Herd for a strong 2026 season. The team's depth and continuity on the mound should be a key strength as they look to build on their past success.