2021 NC State Wolfpack baseball team

The 2021 NC State Wolfpack baseball team represented North Carolina State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Wolfpack played their home games at Doak Field as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by head coach Elliott Avent, who was in his 25th season at NC State.

2021 NC State Wolfpack baseball
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 17
CBNo. 7
Record37–19 (19–15 ACC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Chris Hart (16th season)
  • Joey Holcomb (2nd season)
Pitching coachClint Chrysler (3rd season)
Home stadiumDoak Field
2021 Atlantic Coast Conference baseball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Atlantic
No. 10 Notre Dame  x‍‍‍y 25–10 .71434–13 .723
No. 4 NC State  ‍‍‍y 19–14 .57637–19 .661
Florida State  ‍‍‍y 20–16 .55631–24 .564
Louisville  ‍‍‍ 16–16 .50028–22 .560
Clemson  ‍‍‍ 16–20 .44425–27 .481
Wake Forest  ‍‍‍ 10–22 .31320–27 .426
Boston College  ‍‍‍ 10–23 .30321–28 .429
Coastal
Georgia Tech  x‍‍‍y 21–15 .58331–25 .554
Miami (FL)  ‍‍‍y 20–15 .57133–21 .611
Virginia  ‍‍‍y 18–18 .50036–27 .571
North Carolina  ‍‍‍y 18–18 .50028–27 .509
Duke  ‍‍‡‍y 16–17 .48533–22 .600
Pittsburgh  ‍‍‍ 16–17 .48523–20 .535
Virginia Tech  ‍‍‍ 16–20 .44427–25 .519
x – Division champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of July 1, 2021[1]
Rankings from D1Baseball

Previous season

On March 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NC State and the ACC announced the season was suspended.[2] On March 17, 2020, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced all spring sports would be cancelled for the remainder of the season.[3]

Personnel

Roster
2021 NC State Wolfpack roster[4]
 

Pitchers

  • 10 - David Harrison – Junior
  • 18 - Andrew Tillery – Sophomore
  • 19 - Dalton Feeney – Redshirt Junior
  • 22 - Baker Nelson – Sophomore
  • 25 - Austin Pace – Freshman
  • 28 - Tristan Sipple – Freshman
  • 29 - Reid Johnston – Junior
  • 34 - Evan Justice – Junior
  • 35 - Cameron Cotter – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 36 - Garrett Payne – Freshman
  • 37 - Logan Bender – Junior
  • 41 - Cameron Arnold – Freshman
  • 43 - John Miralia – Freshman
  • 44 - Kent Klyman – Senior
  • 48 - Trey Cooper – Freshman
  • 51 - Canaan Silver – Junior
  

Catchers

  • 5 - Bryce Behmer – Freshman

Infielders

  • 6 - Vojtech Mensik – Sophomore
  • 8 - Jose Torres – Freshman
  • 11 - Eddie Eisert – Freshman
  • 15 - J.T. Jarrett – Junior
  • 20 - DeAngelo Giles – Freshman
  

Outfielders

  • 1 - Terrell Tatum – Junior
  • 2 - Noah Soles – Freshman
  • 14 - Jonny Butler – Junior
  • 27 - Trey Truitt – Freshman
  • 31 - Thayer Thomas – Redshirt Sophomore

Utility

  • 3 - Devonte Brown (INF/OF) – Junior
  • 7 - Danny Carnazzo (C/INF) – Redshirt Junior
  • 12 - Austin Murr (INF/OF) – Junior
  • 13 - Tyler McDonough (INF/OF) – Sophomore
  • 16 - Chris Villaman (P/INF) – Freshman
  • 17 - Sam Highfill (P/INF) – Freshman
  • 23 - Matt Willadsen (P/INF) – Freshman
  • 24 - Luca Tresh (C/OF) – Sophomore
  • 32 - Coby Ingle (RHP/OF) – Freshman
  • 45 - Cooper King (RHP/INF) – Freshman
  • 46 - Connor Monroe (RHP/INF) – Freshman
  

Coaching staff
2021 nc state wolfpack coaching staff[4]
NamePositionSeasons at
NC State		Alma Mater
Elliott AventHead coach25NC State (1978)
Chris HartAssociate head coach16Florida State (2003)
Clint ChryslerPitching Coach3Daytona State (2009)
Joey HolcombAssistant Coach2Huntingdon (2006)

Schedule
Legend
 NC State win
 NC State loss
 Postponement
BoldNC State team member
*Non-Conference game
†Make-Up Game
2021 NC State Wolfpack baseball game log
Regular season
February (2–4)
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordACC record
February 19VMI*No. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCcanceled––
February 20VMI*No. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCcanceled––
February 21VMI*No. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCcanceled––
February 21Davidson*No. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 13–3Johnston (1–0)Fenton (0–1)None1981–0–
February 21Davidson*No. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 6–4Klyman (2–0)Flynn (0–1)None1982–0–
February 23UNC-Greensboro*No. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCL 13–16Stephens (1–0)Klyman (1–1)Robinson (2)1982–1–
February 26No. 15 Georgia TechNo. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCL 2–9Hurter (1–0)Justice (0–1)None1982–20–1
February 27No. 15 Georgia TechNo. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCL 3–8Smith (1–0)Klyman (1–2)Finley (1)1982–30–2
February 28No. 15 Georgia TechNo. 13Doak Field • Raleigh, NCL 4–8King (1–0)Villaman (0–1)None3272–40–3
March (7–5)
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordACC record
March 2Campbell*Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 14–6Willadsen (1–0)Boxrucker (0–1)None2943–40–3
March 5No. 9 MiamiDoak Field • Raleigh, NCW 11–5Justice (1–1)Garland (0–1)Johnston (1)3464–41–3
March 6No. 9 MiamiDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 4–6Arguelles (2–0)Silver (0–1)Palmquist (3)3614–51–4
March 7No. 9 MiamiDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 4–6Arguelles (3–0)Villaman (0–2)Palmquist (4)3934–61–5
March 12at DukeDurham Bulls Athletic Park • Durham, NCcanceled4–61–5
March 13at DukeDurham Bulls Athletic Park • Durham, NCcanceled4–61–5
March 14at DukeDurham Bulls Athletic Park • Durham, NCcanceled4–61–5
March 16at Coastal Carolina*Springs Brooks Stadium • Conway, SCcanceled4–61–5
March 19No. 8 LouisvilleDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 1–13Kirian (4–0)Justice (1–2)None3464–71–6
March 20No. 8 LouisvilleDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 3–6Albanese (3–0)Highfill (0–1)Corbett (3)3534–81–7
March 21No. 8 LouisvilleDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 3–8Elliott (2–1)Feeney (0–1)None3044–91–8
March 23at UNC-Wilmington*Brooks Stadium • Wilmington, NCW 5–3King (1–0)Cota (0–1)Villaman (1)4925–91–8
March 26at No. 24 North CarolinaBoshamer Stadium • Chapel Hill, NCW 9–2Johnston (1–0)Love (4–1)None8506–92–8
March 27at No. 24 North CarolinaBoshamer Stadium • Chapel Hill, NCW 6–1Highfill (0–1)Alba (2–2)None8507–93–8
March 28at No. 24 North CarolinaBoshamer Stadium • Chapel Hill, NCW 8–3Willadsen (1–0)Sandy (1–1)None8508–94–8
March 30at UNC-Greensboro*UNCG Baseball Stadium • Greensboro, NCW 3–0Villaman (1–2)King (0–3)None3119–94–8
April (12–4)
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordACC record
April 2ClemsonDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 6–10Clayton (4–0)Johnston (2–1)None3629–104–9
April 3ClemsonDoak Field • Raleigh, NCL 3–9Askew (1–0)Highfill (1–2)Gilbert (3)4229–114–10
April 4ClemsonDoak Field • Raleigh, NCW 9–5Justice (2–2)Gilbert (1–2)None36010–115–10
April 6Appalachian State*Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 13–2Villaman (2–2)Martinez (3–4)None36511–115–10
April 9at Boston CollegeEddie Pellagrini Diamond • Brighton, MAW 20–5Johnston (3–1)Mason (3–4)None15012–116–10
April 10at Boston CollegeEddie Pellagrini Diamond • Brighton, MAW 5–4Highfill (2–2)Walsh (1–3)Justice (1)15013–117–10
April 11at Boston CollegeEddie Pellagrini Diamond • Brighton, MAW 7–0Willadsen (3–0)Stiegler (1–2)None15014–118–10
April 14North Carolina A&T*Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 10–4Villaman (3–2)Meachem (0–6)None33215–118–10
April 16No. 10 Notre DameFrank Eck Stadium • South Bend, INL 2–3Kohlhepp (4–1)Johnston (3–2)None27915–128–11
April 17No. 10 Notre DameFrank Eck Stadium • South Bend, INW 5–2Highfill (3–2)Bertrand (3–1)Justice (2)23716–129–11
April 18No. 10 Notre DameFrank Eck Stadium • South Bend, INL 2–11Kohlhepp (5–1)Willadsen (3–1)Sheridan (3)18816–139–12
April 23No. 22 Virginia TechDoak Field • Raleigh, NCW 3–1Highfill (4–2)Alford (1–3)Justice (3)39517–1310–12
April 24No. 22 Virginia TechDoak Field • Raleigh, NCW 11–3Johnston (4–2)Simonelli (4–1)None38018–1311–12
April 25No. 22 Virginia TechDoak Field • Raleigh, NCW 7–6Justice (3–2)Heard (3–3)None48119–1312–12
April 27at Appalachian State*Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium • Boone, NCW 7–3Villaman (4–2)Tujetsch (0–3)None22020–1312–12
April 30at Wake ForestDavid F. Couch Ballpark • Winston-Salem, NCW 13–7Feeney (1–1)Oxford (0–1)Justice (4)70721–1313–12
May (7–2)
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordACC record
May 1at Wake ForestDavid F. Couch Ballpark • Winston-Salem, NCL 11–14Lowder (2–2)Willadsen (3–2)Adler (6)68521–1413–13
May 2at Wake ForestDavid F. Couch Ballpark • Winston-Salem, NCW 15–8Johnston (5–2)Fleming (2–6)None62122–1414–13
May 4Elon*Doak Field • Raleigh, NCcanceled22–1414–13
May 11UNC-Wilmington*Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 9–1Villaman (5–2)Holjes (0–2)None42723–1414–13
May 14at No. 16 PittsburghCharles L. Cost Field • Pittsburgh, PAW 3–2Johnston (6–2)McKennitt (1–1)Justice (5)21024–1415–13
May 15at No. 16 PittsburghCharles L. Cost Field • Pittsburgh, PAW 9–7Tillery (1–0)Hansen (1–4)Justice (6)21025–1416–13
May 16at No. 16 PittsburghCharles L. Cost Field • Pittsburgh, PAW 10–3Willadsen (4–2)Corcoran (0–2)None21026–1417–13
May 20No. 16 Florida StateNo. 23Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 6–4Justice (4–2)Perdue (1–2)None170027–1418–13
May 21No. 16 Florida StateNo. 23Doak Field • Raleigh, NCW 6–4Highfill (5–2)Crowell (1–3)Justice (7)170028–1419–13
May 22No. 16 Florida StateNo. 23Doak Field • Raleigh, NCL 11–15Kwiatkowski (2–2)Silver (0–2)None170028–1519–14
Postseason
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordACCT record
May 27vs (10) PittsburghNo. 16 (3)Truist Field • Charlotte, NCW 3–2Johnston (7–2)Gilbertson (6–5)Justice (8)3,98729–151–0
May 28vs (6) North CarolinaNo. 16 (3)Truist Field • Charlotte, NCL 6–9Love (8–4)Tillery (1–1)O'Brien (3)7,29129–161–1
May 29vs (2) Georgia TechNo. 16 (3)Truist Field • Charlotte, NCW 8–1Highfill (6–2)Grissom, Jr. (1–2)Justice (9)4,96030–162–1
May 30vs (9) DukeNo. 16 (3)Truist Field • Charlotte, NCL 0–1Stinson (3–3)Willadsen (4–3)Johnson (7)7,16230–172–2
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordNCAAT record
June 4(3) Alabama No. 16 (2)J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park • Ruston, LAW 8–1Johnston (8–2)Ras (7–5)None1,07531–171–0
June 4 No. 18 (1) Louisiana Tech No. 16 (2)J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park • Ruston, LAW 8–3Highfill (7–2)Jennings (5–4)Justice (10)2,81732–172–0
June 4 No. 18 (1) Louisiana Tech No. 16 (2)J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park • Ruston, LAW 14–7Willadsen (5–3)Martinez (4–1)Villaman (2)2,51333–173–0
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordNCAAT record
June 11No. 1 Arkansas No. 16Baum–Walker Stadium • Fayetteville, ARL 2–21Wicklander (7–1)Johnston (8–3)None11,08433–183–1
June 12No. 1 Arkansas No. 16Baum–Walker Stadium • Fayetteville, ARW 6–5Highfill (8–2)Costeiu (8–3)Justice (11)11,08434–184–1
June 13No. 1 Arkansas No. 16Baum–Walker Stadium • Fayetteville, ARW 3–2Justice (5–2)Kopps (12–1)None11,08435–185–1
DateOpponentRankSite/stadiumScoreWinLossSaveAttendanceOverall recordNCAAT record
June 19No. 9 StanfordTD Ameritrade Park • Omaha, NEW 10–4Johnston (9–3)Beck (9–2)Justice (12)22,19336–186–1
June 21No. 4 VanderbiltTD Ameritrade Park • Omaha, NEW 1–0Highfill (9–2)Leiter (10–4)Justice (13)23,71237–187–1
June 25No. 4 VanderbiltTD Ameritrade Park • Omaha, NEL 1–3Rocker (14–3)Payne (0–1)Murphy (9)20,73837–197–2
All rankings from D1Baseball except for Super Regional and College World Series where national seeds are used instead.

Source: [5]

Ruston Regional
See also: 2021 NCAA Division I baseball tournament
Ruston Regional Teams
(1) Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2) NC State Wolfpack (3) Alabama Crimson Tide (4) Rider Broncs
First RoundSemi-FinalsFinals
1Louisiana Tech18
4Rider2
1Louisiana Tech3
2NC State8
3Alabama1
2NC State8
2NC State14–
1Louisiana Tech7–
Lower round 1Lower final
3Alabama8
4Rider11Louisiana Tech10
3Alabama3
Ruston Regional Round 1
(3) Alabama Crimson Tide vs. (2) NC State Wolfpack
June 4, 2021 2:00 pm (EDT) at J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston, Louisiana
Team123456789RHE
(3) Alabama000010000140
(2) NC State02203001X890
WP: Reid Johnston (8–2)   LP: Tyler Ras (7–5)
Home runs:
BAMA: Jackson Tate
NCSU: Luca Tresh; Devonte Brown (2); Tyler McDonough; Jose Torres
Attendance: 1,075
Ruston Regional Round 2
(2) NC State Wolfpack vs. (1) Louisiana Tech
June 5, 2021 7:00 pm (EDT) at J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston, Louisiana
Team123456789RHE
(2) NC State1011003208141
(1) Louisiana Tech000000030380
WP: Sam Highfill (7–2)   LP: Ryan Jennings (5–4)   Sv: Evan Justice (10)
Home runs:
NCSU: None
LAT: Steele Netterville; Cole McConnell
Attendance: 2,817
Ruston Regional Championship
(1) Louisiana Tech vs. (2) NC State Wolfpack
June 6, 2021 7:00 pm (EDT) at J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston, Louisiana
Team123456789RHE
(1) Louisiana Tech2020102007101
(2) NC State00216401X14191
WP: Matt Willadsen (5–2)   LP: Greg Martinez (4–1)   Sv: Chris Villaman (2)
Home runs:
LAT: Parker Bates (2); Hunter Wells
NCSU: Terrell Tatum; Luca Tresh; Devonte Brown
Attendance: 2,513

Fayetteville Super Regional
Fayetteville Super Regional Game 1
NC State Wolfpack vs. (1) Arkansas Razorbacks
June 11, 2021 6:00 pm (EDT) at Baum–Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Team123456789RHE
NC State010000001270
(1) Arkansas03403605X21170
WP: Patrick Wicklander (7–1)   LP: Reid Johnston (8–3)
Home runs:
NCSU: Jose Torres
ARK: Robert Moore (2); Cullen Smith; Charlie Welch
Attendance: 11,084
Fayetteville Super Regional Game 2
(1) Arkansas Razorbacks vs. NC State Wolfpack
June 12, 2021 3:00 pm (EDT) at Baum–Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Team123456789RHE
(1) Arkansas020000300540
NC State00140100X681
WP: Sam Highfill (8–2)   LP: Ryan Costeiu (8–3)   Sv: Evan Justice (11)
Home runs:
ARK: Charlie Welch; Brady Slavens
NCSU: Jose Torres; Luca Tresh; Vojtech Mensik
Attendance: 11,084
Fayetteville Super Regional Championship
NC State Wolfpack vs. (1) Arkansas Razorbacks
June 13, 2021 6:00 pm (EDT) at Baum–Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Team123456789RHE
NC State002000001381
(1) Arkansas010000100240
WP: Evan Justice (5–2)   LP: Kevin Kopps (12–1)
Home runs:
NCSU: Jonny Butler; Jose Torres
ARK: Cayden Wallace
Attendance: 11,084

College World Series
See also: 2021 College World Series
2021 College World Series Teams
NC State Wolfpack (9) Stanford Cardinal (5) Arizona Wildcats (4) Vanderbilt Commodores (3) Tennessee Volunteers Virginia Cavaliers (7) Mississippi State Bulldogs (2) Texas Longhorns
First round Second round Semifinals Finals
               
NC State 10
9 Stanford 4
NC State 1
4 Vanderbilt 0
5 Arizona 6
4 Vanderbilt 712
NC State 1 –
Bracket 1
4 Vanderbilt 3 –[upper-alpha 1]
9 Stanford 14
5 Arizona 5
9 Stanford 5
4 Vanderbilt 6
4 Vanderbilt 8 2 0
7 Mississippi State 2 13 9
3 Tennessee 0
Virginia 6
Virginia 5
7 Mississippi State 6
7 Mississippi State 2
2 Texas 1
7 Mississippi State 5 4
Bracket 2
2 Texas 8 3
3 Tennessee 4
2 Texas 8
2 Texas 6
Virginia 2
College World Series First Round
NC State Wolfpack vs. (9) Stanford Cardinal
June 19, 2021 2:00 pm (EDT) at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska
Team123456789RHE
NC State21030000410122
(9) Stanford000100300483
WP: Reid Johnston (9–3)   LP: Brendan Beck (9–2)   Sv: Evan Justice (12)
Home runs:
NCSU: Jonny Butler; Devonte Brown
STAN: Christian Robinson
Attendance: 22,193
College World Series Second Round
(4) Vanderbilt Commodores vs. NC State Wolfpack
June 21, 2021 7:00 pm (EDT) at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska
Team123456789RHE
(4) Vanderbilt000000000020
NC State000010000140
WP: Sam Highfill (9–2)   LP: Jack Leiter (10–4)   Sv: Evan Justice (13)
Home runs:
VAN: None
NCSU: Terrell Tatum
Attendance: 23,712
College World Series Semifinals
NC State Wolfpack vs. (4) Vanderbilt Commodores
June 25, 2021 2:00 pm (EDT) at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska
Team123456789RHE
NC State000010000182
(4) Vanderbilt000200100361
WP: Kumar Rocker (14-3)   LP: Garrett Payne (0–1)   Sv: Luke Murphy (9)
Home runs:
VAN: None
NCSU: None
Attendance: 20,538

Ranking movements
See also: 2021 NCAA Division I baseball rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415161718Final
Coaches'[7]1212*——RV—241717
Baseball America[8]171715—231516
Collegiate Baseball^[9]131313—251822127
NCBWA†[10]1111825—RVRVRV27252312
D1Baseball[11]131313—231616

^ Collegiate Baseball ranks 40 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season.
 † NCBWA ranks 35 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season.
 * New poll was not released for this week so for comparison purposes the previous week's ranking is inserted in this week's slot.

2021 MLB draft
Player Position Round Overall MLB Team
Tyler McDonough INF/OF 3 75 Boston Red Sox
Jose Torres SS 3 89 Cincinnati Reds
Evan Justice LHP 5 140 Colorado Rockies
Austin Murr 1B 6 165 Detroit Tigers
Jonny Butler OF 14 428 Oakland Athletics
Terrell Tatum OF 16 485 Chicago White Sox
Luca Tresh C 17 499 Kansas City Royals
Reid Johnston RHP 19 576 Cleveland Indians

Notes
  1. Game declared no contest due to COVID-19 protocols with NC State. Vanderbilt advanced in the tournament.[6]

References
  1. "Baseball Standings". theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. "NC State Suspends Athletic Events Until Further Notice". gopack.com. NC State Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  3. "ACC Cancels All Athletic Activities Through End of 2019-20 Academic Year". theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  4. "Official Baseball Roster". NC State Wolfpack. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  5. "2021 Baseball Schedule". NC State Wolfpack. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  6. "Vanderbilt-NC State College World Series game ruled no-contest due to COVID-19 protocols". NCAA.com. June 26, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  7. Baseball coaches Poll
  8. Baseball America College: Top 25
  9. NCAA DIV I Baseball Polls-Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
  10. NCBWA Division I poll
  11. Division 1 Baseball Rankings
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