WVU Baseball Dismisses Star Pitcher Chase Meyer After Locker Room Incident

Mountaineers lose top arm after reported confrontation with head coach Steve Sabins

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The West Virginia Mountaineers baseball program has dismissed star pitcher Chase Meyer following a reported locker room incident where Meyer and teammates were overheard criticizing the coaching staff. Head coach Steve Sabins confronted Meyer about the comments, leading to Meyer's immediate suspension and eventual dismissal from the team.

Why it matters

The loss of Meyer is a major blow for a West Virginia team with postseason aspirations, as he was projected to be the Mountaineers' top pitcher this season. The dismissal also signals a firm stance by Sabins on program culture and accountability, though the long-term impact on the team remains to be seen.

The details

According to reports, the situation unfolded after a road game against Kennesaw State, when players were having a private conversation in the locker room criticizing coaching decisions and questioning the team's demanding travel schedule. Sabins overheard the conversation, confronted Meyer, and immediately suspended him before later dismissing him from the program entirely.

  • The incident occurred after a road game against Kennesaw State Owls baseball.
  • Meyer was already three to four weeks behind the rest of the pitching staff due to a finger injury on his throwing hand, which the team and Meyer's family disputed the origin of.

The players

Steve Sabins

The head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball program who dismissed Chase Meyer from the team.

Chase Meyer

A star pitcher for the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team who was dismissed from the program following a reported locker room incident.

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What they’re saying

“He's probably three or four weeks behind the rest of the pitching staff just from a scheduling standpoint and buildup standpoint. But he's in a great spot. He was up to 97 miles per hour two days ago in Columbia, South Carolina.”

— Steve Sabins, Head Coach (voiceofmotown.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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