Steve Sabins named 2026 Mike Martin National Coach of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
West Virginia Mountaineers coach Steve Sabins has been awarded the 2026 Mike Martin National Coach of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association. This recognition comes as the Mountaineers prepare for their inaugural College World Series game against Troy this afternoon. In just his second year, Sabins has guided the team to Omaha, achieving a remarkable turnaround from a program that had never reached the College World Series. The Mountaineers secured their spot by sweeping Cal Poly in the Super Regional, showcasing the best team ERA among the participating teams.
- •Steve Sabins wins Mike Martin National Coach of the Year award.
- •West Virginia Mountaineers making their first appearance in the College World Series.
- •The Mountaineers defeated Cal Poly by a combined 29 runs in the Super Regional.
- •Sabins is the first WVU baseball coach to receive this honor.
- •The Mountaineers play Troy today at 2 p.m. ET.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Sabins wins 2026 Mike Martin National Coach of the Year
"The second-year Mountaineer coach takes home the award as WVU prepares for its first ever College World Series game this afternoon.
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