By: Justin Walker | WV Sports Chat
The professional pipeline out of Morgantown keeps on flowing. Following a historic run to the program’s first-ever College World Series appearance, two more WVU baseball stars heard their names called on Day 2 of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday.
Outfielder Paul Schoenfeld was snatched up by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth round with the No. 236 overall pick. Right-handed pitcher Ian Korn was selected a short time later by the San Francisco Giants in the 10th round (No. 298 overall).
Both players left an unforgettable legacy in their lone season in Morgantown, continuing a massive weekend for West Virginia baseball after pitchers Dawson Montesa (Cardinals) and Maxx Yehl (Royals) were taken on Day 1.
The Desert Gets a Complete Player: Paul Schoenfeld (8th Round, Pick 236 — Arizona Diamondbacks)
Schoenfeld made a seamless transition to the Division I level, locking down center field and serving as a steady, driving force as the Mountaineers’ everyday No. 3 hitter. The Wichita, Kansas native was a model of consistency all spring. He finished second on the team in several major offensive categories while providing premium speed on the basepaths.
His final home run in a WVU uniform will live on forever in program history. It was a majestic, 9th-inning two-run blast against Kentucky on May 31 that broke a 9-9 tie and saved West Virginia from elimination. It was the home run that would spark their regional championship run.
Schoenfeld’s 2026 Season at WVU:
- Batting Average: .327 (Second on team)
- Hits: 83 (Second on team)
- Stolen Bases: 26 swipes on 32 attempts (Second on team)
- Extra-Base Hits: 27 total (including 19 doubles and a team-high tying 4 triples)
- Home Runs: 4
Giants Add Premium Strike-Thrower: Ian Korn (10th Round, Pick 298 — San Francisco Giants)
Shortly after Schoenfeld was taken, the San Francisco Giants made a move for right-hander Ian Korn. The fiery graduate transfer from York, Pennsylvania made the most of his fifth college season. He established himself as a weapon out of Steve Sabins’ bullpen.
Whether inheriting jams or chewing up crucial innings in long relief, Korn filled up the strike zone with surgical precision. That included a masterful 6-inning relief performance in the College World Series win over Troy. His elite combination of success on the mound and a 4.0 GPA in executive sport management earned him First Team All-Big 12 and CSC Academic All-America Second Team honors.
Korn’s 2026 Season at WVU:
- Record: 6-1
- ERA: 3.39
- Innings Pitched: 79.2
- Strikeouts 70
- Walks: 13
- Saves: 2
With Schoenfeld and Korn officially off the board, WVU baseball continues to cement its status as a premier launchpad for professional baseball talent, building on a legendary postseason run with a historic draft haul.
Photo Credit: Shanna Rose
