West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls
Douglas Weimer
#LETSGETBAKED“The Pepperoni Rolls came out of the gate hot — back-to-back playoff appearances in 2022 and 2023 had this squad looking like a perennial contender. But a steep fall followed, with a 5-17 record and Saccko bracket finish in 2025 raising serious questions about the rebuild. The 2026 draft was supposed to be the reset, but so far the early returns are mixed: a 1-3 start despite a roster loaded with recognizable names suggests the talent hasn't fully translated yet.”
All-Time Record
47W - 53L
Championships
0
Playoff Appearances
2
Saccko Finishes
1
Avg Finish
5.8
Strengths
On paper, this is one of the most talented rosters in the league. Elly De La Cruz, Christian Walker, and Mike Trout in the same lineup is a lot to handle, and Paul Skenes gives Douglas a genuine frontline ace who can anchor the staff for years. JJ Wetherholt has emerged as a legitimate secondary bat, and Michael Harris II and Otto Lopez add the kind of quality depth you can build around. The ceiling on this team is real — it just hasn't been reached yet.
Weaknesses
Julio Rodriguez — supposedly the franchise centerpiece — has been a non-factor through the early weeks, which is exactly the structural risk that plagued this team in 2025. The rotation behind Skenes is shaky: Shane McClanahan, Eury Perez, and Jesus Luzardo are all question marks who have underperformed so far. The bullpen is patched together from scrap. When the top-end talent underperforms simultaneously, this roster doesn't have enough reliable mid-tier scoring to compensate — which is why a lineup that looks this good on paper is sitting at 1-3.
Game Day Traditions
Tim Elko Field at Montani Semper Liberi Park · Morgantown, WV
"Cue Country Roads" Pregame
Before every home game, fans join in singing 'Cue Country Roads' by Morgantown's own Charles Wesley Godwin.
Running of the Rolls
Three mascot rolls race the 1st baseline in the 5th inning: Hot Pepper Hank, Pepperoni and Cheese Patty, and Double-Stuffed Dave (the lovable loser). Pick your winner via the Roll Call! app.
Free Pepperoni Roll Fridays
First 500 fans through the gate at every Friday home game get a free Julia's Original Pepperoni Roll from Chico's Bakery. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available behind Gate A.
Fire(works) on the Mountain
Every Friday (weather permitting), fireworks light up the sky 5 minutes after the final out — win or lose.
Victory Sing-Along
After every win, the whole ballpark joins in singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
"Beverage" Snake
Section 43's fan-created tradition: save your cup and pass it to the nearest attendant. No throwing — that's an ejection. All cups recycled after the game.
Pepperoni Roll Eating Contest
At the season's midpoint during the 7th-inning stretch: who can eat the most rolls in 2:30? Winner gets merch and a year's supply from Chico's. 2022 champ: Joey Chesnut.
Moonshine Run
On Sundays, kids follow a 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe around the bases. Parents are responsible for their children.
Protected Prospect
2026 Protection Draft · Rights reserved for the season
Carter Jensen
C · KC · Age 22
✓ Called up April 3, 2026 — now on the active roster
Top Players All-Time
1B
UTIL
3B
3B
2B
UTIL
2026 Keepers
SSRd 6
OFRd 1
OFRd 7
1BRd 3
SPRd 4
Tim Elko Field at Montani Semper Liberi Park
Farm System
Huntington Hammers
Huntington, WV
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Cats
Cumberland, MD
Frost Whitetails
Frost, WV
Season History
RodriguezAlonsoSkenesDe La CruzLangfordSkenes
ProfarRodriguezRileyAlonsoBrent Rooker
#1 in Rd 7 (avg 314 pts)
583 pts
+269 vs avg
RodriguezRileyAlonsoTurnerBregmanWyatt Langford
#3 in Rd 22 (avg 264 pts)
483 pts
+219 vs avg
Brent Rooker
#1 in Rd 15 (avg 283 pts)
578 pts
+295 vs avg
RodriguezTurnerAlonsoRiley
McClanahanAlex Bregman
#3 in Rd 1 (avg 447 pts)
633 pts
+186 vs avg
J.P. Crawford
#2 in Rd 16 (avg 302 pts)
504 pts
+202 vs avg
Manager History
Franchise Records
Unique Players
158
Over 5 seasons
Total Transactions
215
Player-season appearances
Best Draft Pick
Pete Alonso
1B · Drafted 2022
2,763
career pts
Best Pickup
Julio Rodriguez
UTIL · Added 2022
2,552
career pts
Championships
None yet
0
Best Season
14–6
2022 · #1 finish
9155 pts scored
Worst Season
5–17
2025 · #9 finish
8158 pts scored
Trade Log
Pick Value Reference (CBA avg pts, 2023–2025)
West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls received
Manhattan Mega Rats received
Quinn Priester"Last season trade"
Head-to-Head Records
| Opponent | W | L | T | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Whistlepigs | 7 | 3 | 0 | Leads |
| Portland Chinook | 8 | 7 | 0 | Leads |
| Manhattan Mega Rats | 7 | 6 | 1 | Leads |
| Syracuse Sky Chiefs | 6 | 5 | 1 | Leads |
| Sugar Land Space Cowboys | 6 | 8 | 0 | Trails |
| Ft. Meade Folksy Ferrets | 4 | 5 | 1 | Trails |
| North Georgia Fuzzy Bottoms | 4 | 5 | 2 | Trails |
| Bristol Banshees | 1 | 3 | 0 | Trails |
| Delmarva Shureburds | 3 | 9 | 1 | Trails |
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