Justin Oney

Biography

Justin Oney joined the Mountaineer coaching staff as the team’s Director of Player Development in the summer of 2022. He was named the Pitching Coordinator in 2023 before becoming an assistant coach in 2025, serving as the pitching coach. Oney assists the team with daily activities, implementation of technology and data, and camp functions while working primarily with the pitching staff. In 2025, Oney helped WVU to a Big 12 regular season title and its second consecutive NCAA Super Regional appearance as the Mountaineers set a new program record with 44 wins. Pitcher Griffin Kirn was named an All-American, All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 All-Tournament Team, and Clemson Regional All-Tournament Team before being drafted by the Athletics in the 14th round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Jack Kartsonas was also named All-Big 12 in 2025, earning a spot on the second team while fellow pitchers Reese Bassinger and Chase Meyer were named honorable mention. In addition to Kirn, Robby Porco (13th round, Dodgers) and Jack Kartsonas (UDFA, Rays) signed professional contracts after the season. In 2024, Oney helped the Mountaineers to its first NCAA Super Regional appearance. Pitcher Derek Clark earned All-America status and was named to the ABCA All-East Region First Team and All-Big 12 First Team. Additionally he was named the Tucson Regional Most Outstanding Player. Pitchers David Hagaman (4th round, Rangers), Aidan Major (5th, Guardians), Clark (9th, Angels), and Tyler Switalski (16th, Giants) w