West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls
268.3
Week 3
vs
Delmarva Shureburds
334.8
Scores updated as of morning of April 19
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, the kind of team that makes everyone else nervous in September. Then came the fall: a 5-17 record and a Sacko bracket finish in 2025. The cruel irony is that the Rolls are not short on star power — Julio Rodriguez and Paul Skenes represent the kind of foundational pieces most managers would tear their team down for, a generational bat paired with one of the most electric arms in the game. On paper, this should be a dangerous roster. Two consecutive bottom-three finishes suggest the problem is not the stars — it is everything around them. The talent is there to dominate this league. The execution has not been.”
All-Time Record
40W - 47L
Championships
0
Playoff Appearances
2
Saccko Finishes
1
Avg Finish
5.8
Strengths
The early years of this franchise were genuinely well-constructed — back-to-back playoff appearances in the league's first two seasons required real draft and waiver savvy, and Douglas showed he could build a competitive team from scratch. When Julio Rodriguez is healthy and producing at his ceiling, the Pepperoni Rolls have a legitimate offensive weapon who can carry a lineup through tough stretches. Most importantly, the roster is anchored by Paul Skenes, the best pitcher baseball has seen in a generation— a genuine ace whose scoring potential provides a ceiling few managers in the league can match on the mound.
Weaknesses
The plummet from back-to-back playoffs to a 5-17 Saccko finish in 2025 tells a familiar story: loyalty to aging rosters that stopped earning it. The franchise has treated 'hold' as a default setting rather than a decision, watching players decline on the bench instead of cutting bait. Paul Skenes and Julio Rodriguez offer elite upside, but when they go cold, the lineup behind them offers thoughts and prayers. The pitching staff has a rotation in the same way a greasy spoon has a menu—technically true, but after the first two options the remaining feels like ordering at your own risk. Year after year, management has surrounded genuine difference-makers with a supporting cast that could not support a card table.
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
Pete Alonso
1B
Julio Rodriguez
UTIL
Austin Riley
3B
Alex Bregman
3B
Trea Turner
2B
Alex Verdugo
UTIL
2026 Keepers
Elly De La Cruz
SSRd 6
Julio Rodriguez
OFRd 1
Wyatt Langford
OFRd 7
Brent Rooker
DHRd 12
Pete Alonso
1BRd 3
Paul Skenes
SPRd 4
2026 Roster
Tim Elko Field at Montani Semper Liberi Park
2026 EROSP Projections
Expected Rest of Season Fantasy Points · 142 games remaining
Updated Apr 18, 11:41 AM UTC · Updates daily
| # | Player ↕ | Pos | Status | /Game ↕ | EROSP ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julio Rodriguez | OF | Rostered | 2.75 | 450 |
| 2 | Elly De La Cruz | SS | Rostered | 2.31 | 444 |
| 3 | Wyatt Langford | OF | Rostered | 2.22 | 421 |
| 4 | Brent RookerD10~14d | OF | Rostered | 1.81 | 417 |
| 5 | Pete Alonso | 1B | Rostered | 1.79 | 403 |
| 6 | Michael Harris II | OF | Rostered | 1.54 | 386 |
| 7 | Shane McClanahan(29 starts) | SP | Rostered | 2.05 | 380 |
| 8 | Otto Lopez | 2B | Rostered | 1.63 | 370 |
| 9 | Andrew Abbott(28 starts) | SP | Rostered | 1.84 | 363 |
| 10 | Ian Happ | OF | Rostered | 1.05 | 362 |
| 11 | Jesus Luzardo(29 starts) | SP | Rostered | 1.75 | 361 |
| 12 | Christian YelichD10~14d | OF | Rostered | 1.35 | 342 |
| 13 | Willy Adames | SS | Rostered | 0.41 | 334 |
| 14 | Jack Leiter(28 starts) | SP | Rostered | 1.26 | 324 |
| 15 | Jeremiah Jackson | 2B | Rostered | 0.73 | 318 |
| 16 | Jake Bauers | 1B | Rostered | 0.36 | 314 |
| 17 | Paul Skenes(28 starts) | SP | Rostered | 1.08 | 313 |
| 18 | Brett Baty | 3B | Rostered | 0.68 | 313 |
| 19 | Mike Trout | OF | Rostered | 0.21 | 281 |
| 20 | Christian Walker | 1B | Rostered | 0.15 | 274 |
| 21 | Kyle Harrison(28 starts) | SP | Rostered | 0.41 | 268 |
| 22 | Robert Suarez | RP | Rostered | 1.56 | 260 |
| 23 | Jhoan Duran | RP | Rostered | 1.51 | 255 |
| 24 | Salvador Perez | C | Rostered | 0.44 | 229 |
| 25 | Garrett Whitlock | RP | Rostered | 0.33 | 151 |
Farm System
Huntington Hammers
Huntington, WV
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Cats
Cumberland, MD
Frost Whitetails
Frost, WV
Suggested Moves
Free agent upgrades ranked by EROSP improvement
+28.2%
+64.7 EROSP
Drop / Replace
Salvador Perez
C · 229 EROSP
Add
Gabriel Moreno
FA · D10 · 294 EROSP
Catcher is your weakest unit and ranks 11 of 10 in the league (well below league average). Gabriel Moreno projects 64.7 EROSP points higher than Salvador Perez at C — a 28.2% improvement and one of the strongest C free agents available.
+23.2%
+72.7 EROSP
Drop / Replace
Brett Baty
3B · 313 EROSP
Add
Alec Bohm
FA · 386 EROSP
3B is your weakest unit and ranks 10 of 10 in the league (below league average). Alec Bohm projects 72.7 EROSP points higher than Brett Baty at 3B — a 23.2% improvement and one of the strongest 3B free agents available.
+29.2%
+86.1 EROSP
Drop / Replace
Eury Perez
SP6 · 295 EROSP
Add
Ryne Nelson
FA · 381 EROSP
Starting pitcher is your weakest unit and ranks 8 of 10 in the league (slightly below average). Ryne Nelson projects 86.1 EROSP points higher than Eury Perez at SP6 — a 29.2% improvement and one of the strongest SP free agents available.
+25.6%
+84.1 EROSP
Move to 3B
Josh Smith
SS → 3B · 328 EROSP
Add
Colson Montgomery
FA · 412 EROSP
Josh Smith qualifies at both SS and 3B per ESPN eligibility. Moving them to 3B frees up the SS slot for Colson Montgomery, who projects 84 EROSP points higher (25.6% improvement). This two-for-one move strengthens both positions at once.
Season History
RodriguezAlonsoSkenesDe La CruzLangfordRookerSkenes
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
RodriguezTurnerAlonsoRileyMcClanahanAlex 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
214
Player-season appearances
Best Draft Pick
Pete Alonso
1B · Drafted 2022
2,463
career pts
Best Pickup
Julio Rodriguez
UTIL · Added 2022
2,287
career pts
Championships
None yet
0
Best Season
14–6
2022 · #1 finish
9155 pts scored
Worst Season
1–1
2026 · #7 finish
1129 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 | 7 | 7 | 1 | Even |
| Manhattan Mega Rats | 6 | 5 | 3 | Leads |
| Syracuse Sky Chiefs | 5 | 3 | 4 | Leads |
| Ft. Meade Folksy Ferrets | 4 | 5 | 1 | Trails |
| North Georgia Fuzzy Bottoms | 4 | 4 | 3 | Even |
| Sugar Land Space Cowboys | 4 | 7 | 3 | Trails |
| Delmarva Shureburds | 2 | 8 | 3 | Trails |
| Bristol Banshees | 0 | 3 | 1 | Trails |
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