MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two West Virginia University baseball players were selected Sunday on the second day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, bringing the Mountaineers’ all-time total to 121 picks.
Paul Schoenfeld, an outfielder who started all 64 games this season in Morgantown, went to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth round with the 236th overall pick. Schoenfeld hit .327 with four home runs and 52 RBIs, and his 82 hits and 26 stolen bases ranked second on the team. He earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors and was a fixture in center field.
Ian Korn, a pitcher in his lone season with WVU, was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 10th round, 298th overall. Korn went 6-1 with a 3.39 ERA across 24 appearances, striking out 70 batters while issuing just 13 walks in 79.2 innings. His performance earned him All-Big 12 First Team recognition, ABCA All-East Region Second Team honors and second-team Academic All-American honors.
Mountaineers' draft streak continues
With Dawson Montesa and Maxx Yehl taken on Saturday, WVU now has recorded at least four players selected in the MLB Draft for three consecutive years. Another WVU signee, Kyle Casteel, was chosen Sunday in the 11th round by the Chicago White Sox.
- WVU players selected Sunday: Paul Schoenfeld (R8, No. 236, Arizona Diamondbacks); Ian Korn (R10, No. 298, San Francisco Giants); Kyle Casteel (R11, Chicago White Sox)
- WVU all-time draft total: 121 players
- Consecutive years with 4+ draftees: 3 years
For local fans, the selections underscore the program’s ability to develop both position players and pitchers who draw attention from major-league organizations. Schoenfeld’s combination of contact hitting, speed and defensive play in center field made him a steady offensive presence, while Korn’s strikeout-to-walk ratio and consistency on the mound drew national notice.
Fans and family members often follow draftees’ signing status and minor-league assignments in the weeks after the draft. For the latest on Mountaineer baseball and professional signings, WVU Athletics maintains updates through its official channels.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Schoenfeld | OF | 8 | 236 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Ian Korn | P | 10 | 298 | San Francisco Giants |
| Kyle Casteel | Signee | 11 | — | Chicago White Sox |
Coverage by WVU Athletics provided the draft details. For more information on the Mountaineers’ selections and season statistics, follow WVU Baseball on social media.
