Chase Meyer, Five-Star Elite Freshman RHP, Shocks Baseball World by Committing to West Virginia University Over LSU, Vanderbilt, and TCU
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college baseball world, five-star freshman right-handed pitcher Chase Meyer has announced his verbal commitment to West Virginia University, turning down powerhouse programs LSU, Vanderbilt, and TCU.
Meyer, a 15-year-old phenom from Frisco, Texas, has been a fixture atop national prospect rankings since his early teens. Standing 6-foot-3 and already touching 94 mph on the radar gun with a devastating slider and elite command, Meyer has been heralded by scouts as a generational talent—a pitcher with both the raw tools and poise rarely seen in players his age.
His commitment to WVU, a program historically considered a mid-tier force in the Big 12, is being hailed as one of the most unexpected recruiting victories in recent memory. West Virginia head coach Randy Mazey, who has spent years quietly building a culture of player development and under-the-radar success in Morgantown, called Meyer’s decision “program-altering.”
“We’ve been working for a moment like this,” Mazey said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “Chase is not just a phenomenal pitcher—he’s a leader, a competitor, and a student of the game. We’re beyond honored that he sees his future in the gold and blue.”
What makes the announcement more stunning is the backdrop. LSU, fresh off a College World Series appearance, rolled out the red carpet. Vanderbilt, known for its pitcher-friendly development system and major league pipeline, reportedly had multiple former alumni reach out to Meyer personally. TCU, geographically closest to Meyer’s hometown, had long been considered the frontrunner.
But Meyer, in a composed and confident statement posted on social media, explained his choice clearly.
“People asked me why not LSU, Vandy, or TCU. The truth is, I wanted to build something. I didn’t want to be just another arm in a system. West Virginia believed in me not just for what I throw, but for who I am. That means everything.”
Analysts believe Meyer’s decision could have a ripple effect. Several other high-level underclassmen have shown growing interest in WVU’s emerging program, especially in light of recent facility upgrades and the hiring of former MLB pitching coach Darren Holmes as Director of Player Development.
“Chase is a culture-changer,” said Baseball America national scout David Rohler. “He’s the kind of talent that not only wins games but draws other elite players with him.”
For now, Meyer will continue dominating the Texas high school circuit, already 4-0 with a 0.52 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 33 innings this season. But all eyes will remain fixed on Morgantown, where West Virginia’s newest weapon has just reshaped the future of college baseball.
