BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech continued to add to its transfer portal haul late Thursday night, landing its seventh commitment of the offseason and addressing one of the biggest remaining needs on the roster. The Hokies secured a commitment from former West Chester catcher Caleb Strawhecker, giving head coach John Szefc an experienced option behind the plate heading into the 2027 season.
Thank you West Chester for the last 2 years. Let’s go Hokies! pic.twitter.com/prMHdOkTXV
— Caleb Strawhecker (@CalebStrawheck1) June 26, 2026
Strawhecker arrives in Blacksburg after spending the past two seasons at Division II West Chester, where he was one of the program’s most productive hitters. Across 98 career starts, he slashed .337/.458/.560 while collecting nearly 100 hits. He also drove in 70 runs, blasted 13 home runs, and added 24 doubles and three triples during his career with the Golden Rams.
Perhaps most impressive were Strawhecker’s plate discipline numbers. The catcher struck out just 51 times in two seasons while drawing 64 walks, showcasing a mature approach at the plate and an ability to consistently get on base. Those are traits that should translate well as he makes the jump to the ACC…