ECU BASEBALL
In this episode of the Pirate Pulse Podcast, we break down ECU’s top 2026 football commits, preview a critical Week 11 showdown at UTSA, and recap key baseball transfer portal additions.
After winning the American Athletic Conference Tournament to punch their postseason ticket, East Carolina (33-25) has officially been placed in the Conway Regional, hosted by No. 13 national seed Coastal Carolina (48-11). The Pirates will face Florida (38-20) in their opening game of the NCAA Tournament, while host Coastal Carolina will take on Fairfield (39-17).
Braden Burress, a walk-on freshman from Snow Hill, led the AAC in batting average and became ECU’s most impactful player in a postseason run that’s just getting started.
Photo Cred: ECU Baseball from the AAC Tournament