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East Carolina Baseball Schedule 2024: What To Know

East Carolina Baseball Schedule 2024: What To Know

A lengthy run of recent success buoys East Carolina baseball into a 2024 season with College World Series potential.

Feb 22, 2024 by Kyle Kensing
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East Carolina has appeared in five consecutive NCAA Tournaments, seven in the last eight seasons, and 9-of-11 ahead of the 2024 season. The Pirates set sail for another campaign built to take the program's recent standard for excellence to unprecedented milestones. 

Featuring one of the top veteran pitchers in college baseball, a winning coach staff and plenty of talent up and down the roster, the 2024 East Carolina baseball team could be the program's best yet. 

Get to know more about the 2024 Pirates below. 

How Did East Carolina Baseball Do In 2023?

East Carolina won its fourth consecutive conference championship en route to its fifth straight NCAA Tournament in 2023, along the way matching the program's high watermark for single-season wins over the past decade with 47. 

The 47-19 Pirates fell short of advancing to a third consecutive Super Regional, however, dropping a pair to Charlottesville Regional host and College World Series qualifier Virginia. 

Who Coaches East Carolina Baseball?

Cliff Godwin became head coach at East Carolina, his alma mater, in 2015. He replaced Billy Godwin—no relation—after more than a decade of working as an assistant at noteworthy programs like Vanderbilt and LSU. 

Godwin was on the roster of three NCAA Tournament-qualifying teams from 1999 through 2001, a stretch in which the Pirates made the postseason field seven straight seasons. It's taken the program little time in his tenure as head coach to recapture that level of success, with the 2024 Pirates aiming for a sixth straight NCAA Tournament. 

Has East Carolina Ever Won The College World Series?

No, East Carolina has never won the College World Series. 

The Pirates have yet to reach Omaha, advancing to Super Regionals seven times—all since 2001—but never quite getting over the hump. 

Notable Returning Players

Trey Yesavage, RHP 

A 2023 All-America selection, Trey Yesavage returns in 2024 with the preseason designation of an All-American once again. He's the ace of the East Carolina pitching staff, having last year amassed a 2.61 ERA over 76 innings of work. 

Yesavage struck out 105 batters in 2023, with five games mowing down at least 11. Among his impressive performances was an 11-strikeout shutout over 7 1/3 innings against Missouri State. MLB.com projects Yesavage as a borderline first-rounder come 2024 draft season. 

Carter Cunningham, 1B 

Carter Cunningham earned All-American Athletic Conference First Team designation in 2023 after batting .317 with eight home runs and 39 RBI. 

Although he was integral to the Pirates winning the American and was recognized as such, he went on a tear after individual honors were passed out with four multiple-hit games in the AAC Championship and NCAA Tournament. 

Notable Newcomers

Bristol Carter, OF 

Perfect Game named Bristol Carter 57th among incoming freshmen around college baseball. The local prospect from Northwest Guilford High School in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, was named a prep All-American in 2023 with a whopping .546 batting average. 

Once on-base, Carter swiped 50 bases. That dual-threat could make him an immediate contributor to the Pirates offense. 

Chris Kahler, RHP

Adding veteran savvy to the East Carolina pitching rotation is George Washington transfer Chris Kahler. The right-handed Kahler earned All-Atlantic 10 honors for GWU with a 3.57 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings pitched. 

East Carolina Baseball Schedule 2024

All times Eastern

DateTimeOpponentLocation
Feb. 16 4 p.m.RiderGreenville, N.C.
Feb. 172 p.m.RiderGreenville, N.C. 
Feb. 181 p.m.RiderGreenville, N.C. 
Feb. 205 p.m.CampbellBuies Creek, N.C. 
Feb. 234 p.m.North CarolinaChapel Hilll, N.C. 
Feb. 242 p.m.North CarolinaFayetteville, N.C. 
Feb. 252 p.m.North CarolinaGreenville, N.C. 
Feb. 273 p.m..Old Dominion Norfolk, Va. 
March 14:30 p.m.PurdueGreenville, N.C. 
March 2 3:30 p.m.Cal State FullertonGreenville, N.C. 
March 31 p.m.Southeastern LouisianaGreenville, N.C. 
March 54 p.m.VCUGreenville, N.C. 
March 66 p.m.VCUGreenville, N.C. 
March 81 p.m.LibertyLynchburg, Va.
March 92 p.m.LibertyLynchburg, Va.
March 101 p.m.LibertyLynchburg, Va.
March 126 p.m.UNC WilmingtonWilmington, N.C. 
March 156 p.m.ColumbiaGreenville, N.C. 
March 164 p.m.Columba Greenville, N.C. 
March 1711 a.m.Columbia Greenville, N.C. 
March 193 p.m.ElonElon, N.C. 
March 227 p.m.UTSA*San Antonio, Texas 
March 233 p.m.UTSA*San Antonio, Texas
March 241 p.m.UTSA* San Antonio, Texas 
March 266 p.m.UNC WilmingtonGreenville, N.C.
March 286 p.m.UAB* Greenville, N.C. 
March 296 p.m.UAB*Greenville, N.C. 
March 30NoonUAB* Greenville, N.C. 
April 26 p.m.NC StateRaleigh, N.C. 
April 56:30 p.m.FAU* Hempstead, N.Y.
April 6 4 p.m.FAU* Philadelphia, Pa. 
April 7NoonFAU*Philadelphia, Pa. 
April 96 p.m.ElonGreenville, N.C. 
April 106 p.m.Old DominionGreenville, N.C. 
April 126 p.m.Charlotte*Greenville, N.C. 
April 134 p.m.Charlotte* Greenville, N.C. 
April 141 p.m.Charlotte* Greenville, N.C. 
April 166 p.m.William & MaryWilliamsburg, Va. 
April 196 p.m.Wichita State* Greenville, N.C. 
April 204 p.m.Wichita State*Greenville, N.C. 
April 211 p.m.Wichita State* Greenville, N.C. 
April 236 p.m.NC StateGreenville, N.C. 
April 267 p.m.Memphis* Memphis, Tenn. 
April 275 p.m.Memphis* Memphis, Tenn. 
April 28 2 p.m.Memphis* Memphis, Tenn. 
May 36 p.m.South Florida*Greenville, N.C. 
May 44 p.m.South Florida* Greenville, N.C. 
May 51 p.m.South Florida* Greenville, N.C. 
May 76 p.m.DukeGreenville, N.C. 
May 107:30 p.m.Tulane* New Orleans, La. 
May 117:30 p.m.Tulane* New Orleans, La. 
May 122 p.m.Tulane* New Orleans, La. 
May 146 p.m.CampbellGreenville, N.C. 
May 161 p.m.Rice* Greenville, N.C. 
May 176 p.m.Rice* Greenville, N.C.
May 181 p.m.Rice* Greenville, N.C.
May 21-25TBAAmerican Athletic Conference ChampionshipClearwater, Fla. 

2024 East Carolina Baseball Roster

No.NamePositionYear
0Kenan BowmanINFFr. 
1Dixon WilliamsINFSo.
2Nathan Chrismon INFSo. 
3Jacob Jenkins-CowartOFJr. 
4Nick ParhamINFFr.
5Bristol CarterOFFr.
6Cam ClonchOF/1BSr.
7Zach RootLHPSo. 
8Joey BeriniINFSr.
9Ryan McCrystal CJr.
10Jacob Starling INFSr.
11Isaac ArmstrongINFFr.
12Ryley JohnsonOFJr. 
13Charlie HodgesRHPJr.
14Parker ThomasRHPFr.
16Parker ByrdINF/RHPSo.
17Carter CunninghamOF/1BSr.
18Ethan NorbyLHPFr.
19Drew BryanRHPSr.
20Jake HunterRHPJr.
21Chris KahlerRHPSr.
24Walker BarronCFr.
25Luke NowakOFJr.
27Chaz MyersINFSr.
28Erik RitchieLHPSo.
29Jason JaneskoC/OFFr.
30Jackson DiLorenzoRHPFr.
31Colby WallaceINH/RHPFr.
32Jaden WinterRHPJr.
33Davin WhitakerOF/1BFr.
34Justin WilcoxenCSr. 
35Michael IrbyRHPFr.
39Aaron GrollerLHPGr.
40Chandler WillifordRHPGr.
42Corey CostelloLHPFr
44Wyatt Lunsford-ShenkmanRHPJr. 
45Danny BealRHPSr. 
46Trey YesavageRHPJr. 
54JD LittleLHPFr. 
61Chance HallOFFr. 

How To Watch 2024 Snowbird Baseball

Watch the 2024 Snowbird Baseball on FloBaseball and the FloSports app.

FloBaseball will be streaming several season-opening college baseball tournaments, including the Shriners Children's College Showdown, Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic and the Kubota College Baseball Series.

2024 Snowbird Baseball Schedule

All times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 16 

  • Illinois State vs. St. Thomas, noon
  • Maine vs. Pitt,  1 p.m.
  • Saint Louis vs. St. Thomas, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 

  • St. Thomas vs. Illinois State, noon
  • Maine vs. Pitt, 1 p.m.
  • Maine vs. Saint Louis, 4 p.m. 

Sunday, Feb. 18 

  • St. Thomas vs. Illinois State, 11 a.m.
  • Maine vs. Pitt, noon
  • Saint Louis vs. Illinois State, 2 p.m. 

Wednesday, Feb. 21 

  • Indiana State vs. Florida Gulf Coast, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23 

  • Michigan State vs. Indiana State, noon
  • Marshall vs. Michigan State, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 

  • Marshall vs. Indiana State, noon
  • Marshall vs. Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. 

Sunday, Feb. 25 

  • Marshall vs. Indiana State, 1 p.m.

Friday, March 1 

  • Otterbein vs. Heidelberg, 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 

  • Otterbein vs. Misericordia, noon
  • Baldwin Wallace vs. Misericordia, 3 p.m.
  • Wabash Intrasquad, 3 p.m. 

Sunday, March 3

  • St. John's vs. Otterbein, 11 a.m.
  • Misericordia vs. Heidelberg, noon
  • Wabash vs. Otterbein, 2:30 p.m.
  • Misericordia vs. Heidelberg, 3 p.m. 

Monday, March 4 

  • Heidelberg vs. St. John's, 11 a.m.
  • Marietta vs. Wabash, noon
  • Misericordia vs. St. John's, 2 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 5 

  • St. John's vs. Marietta, 10 a.m.
  • Bluffton vs. Heidelberg, 11 a.m.
  • St. John's JV vs. Marietta JV, 12:30 p.m.
  • Bluffton JV vs. Heidelberg JV, 2 p.m.
  • Wabash vs. Misericordia, 2:30 p.m.
  • Wabash vs. Misericordia JV, 6 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 6

  • Misericordia vs. Marietta, 11 a.m.

Thursday, March 7 

  • Misericordia vs. Marietta, 11 a.m.
  • Wabash vs. Heidelberg, 3 p.m. 

Friday, March 8 

  • Misericordia vs. Wabash, 9 a.m.
  • Kean vs. Webster, 12 p.m.
  • Heidelberg vs. Babson, 12:30 p.m.
  • Webster vs. Marietta, 3 p.m.
  • Kean vs. Heidelberg, 4 p.m.
    North Central JV vs. Denison JV, 6 p.m. 

Saturday, March 9 

  • Marietta vs. North Central, 10 a.m.
  • Wabash vs. Heidelberg, 10:30 a.m.
  • Denison vs. Babson, 1 p.m.
  • Kean vs. Marietta, 1 p.m.
  • Baldwin Wallace vs. Babson, 4:30 p.m.
  • Denison JV vs. North Central JV, 4:30 p.m. 

Sunday, March 10 

  • United States Merchant Marine Academy vs. Denison, noon
  • Babson vs. North Central, 1 p.m.
  • Denison vs. Kean, 3 p.m. 

Monday, March 11 

  • Denison vs. Stevens Institute of Technology, 10 a.m.
  • Denison JV vs. Stevens Institute of Technology JV, 1 p.m.
  • United States Merchant Marine Academy vs. North Central, 5 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 12 

  • Denison vs. United States Merchant Marine Academy, 11 a.m.
  • Stevens Institute of Technology vs. North Central, 11:30 a.m.
  • Denison JV vs. North Central JV, 1:30 p.m.
  • Ohio Wesleyan vs. Kean, 3 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 13 

  • North Central vs. Ohio Wesleyan, 11 a.m.
  • Stevens Institute of Technology vs. United States Merchant Marine Academy, noon

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