2025 MEC Baseball Championship Preview
- Will Conerly
- May 6
- 3 min read
Updated: May 7
May 7–11 | GoMart Ballpark – Charleston, WV
The Mountain East’s best are descending on Charleston, and with power arms, veteran bats, and two first-time title hopefuls earning top seeds, the 2025 MEC Tournament is shaping up to be must-watch baseball.
No. 1 North seed Point Park — in its first-ever MEC season — enters as the top overall seed with the league’s best record. They’ve got star power, the conference’s Coach of the Year, and a Player of the Year who can beat you in the box and on the basepaths. But three time defending champ Charleston, Frostburg State, and Concord aren’t exactly rolling out the red carpet.
Let’s break down the field, the stars, and what to watch as the MEC plays for its automatic NCAA bid at GoMart Ballpark this week.
🎟️ Tournament Info
📍 GoMart Ballpark – Charleston, WV
🎟️ Tickets: $45 All-Session | $11/day adults, $5 students
📺 Streaming: Watch Live via MEC Digital Network
🗓️ Dates: Wednesday, May 7 – Sunday, May 11
🧱 TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Six teams. Five days. Double elimination.
Opening matchups start Wednesday with the top seeds squaring off against the No. 3 seeds from the opposite division. The full bracket will evolve with elimination and winner’s bracket games through Sunday’s championship — and if necessary, Game 11.
📊 SEEDING
🧭 North Division
🌄 South Division
⚔️ Opening Round Matchups
The Pioneers enter on an eight-game MEC win streak, with Jared Campbell (.372 AVG, 14 HR, 50 RBI) leading the way as MEC Player of the Year. They’re stacked: 4 First-Team selections, top-end starting arms, and dominant closer Harold Boyce. But Concord brings postseason pedigree — and First-Teamers Matt DisAnti (1B) and MJ Hunter (Utility) pack punch.
Charleston has depth, experience, and First-Team catcher Evan Ulrich behind the plate. Fairmont’s Quintin Reep (OF) and Jake Robinson (SP) earned top honors, while Quintin Smith (2B) adds contact and defense. Keep an eye on Zac Bayor, Glenville State DH and one of the most consistent bats in the region.
This is a can’t-miss pitching duel. Frostburg’s Patrick Bauer (9-1, 1.82 ERA, 85 Ks) is the MEC Pitcher of the Year and simply dominant — he’s allowed more than two earned runs just once all year. He’ll square off with WVSU’s all-conference shortstop Kyle Waters and outfielder Nathan Paulsen, who give the Yellow Jackets legit pop.
🔥 Key Players to Watch
🌟 Point Park (1N)
Jared Campbell: .372 AVG, 14 HR, 1.232 OPS – MEC Player of the Year
Javier Cardoso & Harold Boyce: Front-end SP and shutdown RP combo
Omar Morillo: All-MEC 2B, table-setter with speed and contact
🌟 Charleston (1S)
Evan Ulrich: First-Team C, power bat with leadership
Casey Finck (1B) and Tyler Haskins (C) bring postseason experience
Pitching staff includes Honorable Mention Campbell Spradling (SP)
🌟 Frostburg State (2N)
Patrick Bauer: 9-1, 1.82 ERA, 85 Ks – MEC Pitcher of the Year
Mikey Guy (3B) and Jackson Schalick (OF): First-Team sticks
Jake McDonald: 2nd-Team SP with swing-and-miss stuff
🌟 West Virginia State (2S)
Kyle Waters: Star SS, First-Team selection
Nathan Paulsen: Power in the middle of the order
Staff ERA has improved sharply over the last month
🌟 Fairmont State (3N)
Quintin Reep (OF): First-Team bat, leads team in total bases
Jake Robinson: First-Team SP, workhorse arm
Quintin Smith: 2nd-Team 2B, savvy with the glove and on base
🌟 Concord (3S)
Matt DisAnti (1B): All-MEC First Team, .340+ hitter
MJ Hunter (Utility): Versatile weapon with pop
Jake Robinson (SP): 1st-Team arm, can quiet any offense
🧠 Final Thoughts
Point Park is the new kid on the block, but they’re rolling into Charleston like a team that’s been here before. Frostburg’s rotation can win multiple games. Charleston has balance. And Concord may be the bracket buster nobody sees coming. This tournament always delivers high drama. And with a loaded All-MEC field — 15 of 16 First-Teamers in action — expect four days of electric baseball in West Virginia’s capital.
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