Estridge Signs Free Agent Deal With Astros
July 17, 2026 02:49 PM | Baseball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Pitcher Carson Estridge of the West Virginia University baseball team has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Houston Astros.
Estridge is the sixth Mountaineer to be drafted by or sign as a free agent with an MLB team this week, joining Dawson Montesa (No. 72, Cardinals), Maxx Yehl (No. 91, Royals), Paul Schoenfeld (No. 236, Diamondbacks), Ian Korn (No. 298, Giants), and Reese Bassinger (UDFA, Blue Jays).
The Haymarket, Virginia native enjoyed a four-year career with WVU where he went 11-4 with a 4.41 ERA in 76 appearances, tied for most appearances in program history. He had 165 strikeouts in 151.0 innings.
Estridge had his best season in 2026 as he went 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 35.0 innings and had two scoreless outings in the College World Series. He was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUBaseball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Estridge is the sixth Mountaineer to be drafted by or sign as a free agent with an MLB team this week, joining Dawson Montesa (No. 72, Cardinals), Maxx Yehl (No. 91, Royals), Paul Schoenfeld (No. 236, Diamondbacks), Ian Korn (No. 298, Giants), and Reese Bassinger (UDFA, Blue Jays).
The Haymarket, Virginia native enjoyed a four-year career with WVU where he went 11-4 with a 4.41 ERA in 76 appearances, tied for most appearances in program history. He had 165 strikeouts in 151.0 innings.
Estridge had his best season in 2026 as he went 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 35.0 innings and had two scoreless outings in the College World Series. He was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUBaseball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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