Chase Lummus

Biography

Chase Lummus enters his first season (2026) on the Virginia Tech baseball coaching staff, having been hired into the role of director of pitching performance, baseball analytics in July 2025. He joined the Hokies after spending the previous six seasons within the Texas baseball program, highlighted by his five seasons as a left-handed pitcher for the Longhorns (2020-24) and his elevation to bullpen coach for the 2025 campaign. Lummus was lauded by Virginia Tech head coach John Szefc for his proficiency in evaluating pitchers through pitch model grading and his detailed approach to advanced scouting. His father, Mark, has been a longtime national cross-checking scout for the Seattle Mariners (now special assignment pitching scout). » Virginia Tech XP: First season » Playing XP: Texas (2020-24) » Alma Mater: Texas '23 Connect with Chase Lummus » X handle: @ChaseLummus24 » Instagram handle: @chaselummus CAREER TIMELINE SEASONS SCHOOL TITLE 2025 Texas Bullpen Coach 2026-pres. Virginia Tech Director of Pitching Performance / Baseball Analytics Upon reaching the end of his student-athlete career, Lummus remained at Texas into the summer of 2024, transitioning into the role of the Longhorns’ bullpen coach. Under the leadership of Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle and pitching coach Max Weiner, Lummus assisted in the daily mentorship of the Longhorns’ pitchers, building mound confidence while fostering a supportive team environment. Behind the scenes, Lummus specialized in analyzing