Western Carolina University Baseball Recruiting
Western Carolina University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Southern. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 45 players. The head coach is Alan Beck. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Western Carolina University coaches contact you?
Roster makeup
Roster as listed September 2026.
Players listed at more than one position count in each.
By class
Seniors and graduate students, by position
The spots most likely to open up after this season.
Transfers in, 2023–2026
Prior level not recorded for 22 of 28 transfers.
Top feeder school: Spartanburg Methodist
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
12 players drafted from Western Carolina University in those years. Most recent:
- Zebby Matthews — 2022, round 8 (Minnesota Twins)
- Justice Bigbie — 2021, round 19 (Detroit Tigers)
- Matthew Koehler — 2019, round 31 (Oakland Athletics)
- Chase Walter — 2019, round 32 (Los Angeles Angels)
- Bryan Sammons — 2017, round 8 (Minnesota Twins)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Alan Beck, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).