By: Jonathan K. Martin | WV Sports Chat
West Virginia baseball continues to bolster its pitching staff through the transfer portal, landing right-handed pitcher Austin Ziance from Marietta College.
The right-handers commitment brings an experienced and decorated Division III standout to the Big 12 program with one year of eligibility remaining.
Ziance, a 5-11, 210-pound right-hander from Highland Heights, Ohio, put together an outstanding career at Marietta. In 2025, he emerged as the Pioneers’ ace, posting a 4-1 record with a sparkling 1.94 ERA (best in the OAC).
He struck out 72 batters in 69.2 innings while walking just 21, earning First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors. He also received All-Region recognition from D3baseball.com and the ABCA.
