ECU adds speedy, solid-hitting outfielder to 2026 roster

by | Jun 12, 2025

East Carolina will have a speedy outfielder who was also one of the top hitters in the country on its 2026 roster.

Jeff Sabater of NCAA Division II Millersville will join the Pirates as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. The Lansdale, Penn., native hit .363 in 2025, going 66-for-182 with eight doubles, three triples and a homer. He also had 36 RBI and 63 runs.

Another eye-popping stat in 2025 was his 39 stolen bases in 43 attempts. In two seasons at Millersville, he had 96 stolen bases and batted .367 with 98 runs scored.

Check out Pirate Radio

Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Top Headlines

Report: ECU looking at North Texas OC to fill position

ESPN's Pete Thamel has the latest on ECU’s search for a new offensive coordinator. He reports the Pirates are targeting North Texas offensive coordinator Jordan Davis as the school’s next offensive coordinator, and a deal is expected to come together soon. North Texas...

The Brian Bailey Show: Former ECU football player Hunter Gallimore

Tuesday's edition of "The Brian Bailey Show" has ECU and high school football plus a visit from Santa. Bailey's first guest will be Hunter Gallimore, who helped the Pirates beat Pittsburgh in the famous 1991 game. They'll talk about this year's Military Bowl, the...

The Brandon Golden Show: Duke baseball coach Corey Muscara

The latest edition of “The Brandon Golden Show” takes a look at Duke’s baseball program. CLICK HERE to watch the episode Golden welcomed Blue Devils head coach Corey Muscara. They talked about the program and where it sits, the upcoming season and the landscape of...

Katin Houser not playing in Military Bowl, to enter transfer portal

Katin Houser has chosen not to play in the Military Bowl and will leave ECU to enter the transfer portal. WNCT and Pirate Radio's Brian Bailey broke the news Monday morning. He had 3,300 yards passing with 19 touchdowns and six interceptions this season, which was his...

Pirates erase 21-point deficit to defeat Buffalo, 73-70

The ECU men's basketball team erased a 21-point deficit in the second half and rallied to beat Buffalo, 73-70, on Sunday in a game played at Minges Coliseum. Below are more details from ECU Sports Information. Postgame video and photo galleries are from Pirate Radio....

ECU’s Williams named 2025 Kim Evans Award recipient

ECU Sports Information on Thursday announced a special honor for golf coach Kevin Williams. More details are below. Check out Pirate Radio Download our mobile app now! Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify =====...

PRL Thursday: Greg Hudson, Jeff Nadu, Matt Present talk bowl games, ECU

🏴‍☠️🏈⚾️🏀 TODAY ON PIRATE RADIO LIVE: Clip and the crew will get the perspective from former ECU assistant coach Greg Hudson about the Pirates going to the Military Bowl and having to find a new offensive and defensive coordinator. We also have two Treasure Chest gifts...