A Promising Right‑Hander Heads to Miami
Trey Beard, a right‑handed pitcher who capped his college career at Florida State, has agreed to a $496,400 contract with the Miami Marlins, the team announced on Tuesday. The deal comes after the Marlins selected Beard with the 147th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a sixth‑round selection that underscores the club’s confidence in his upside.
During his lone season with the Seminoles, Beard posted a 6‑1 record and a 3.59 earned run average, striking out 123 batters while limiting opponents to a .218 batting average. He threw 62 hits and walked 26, surrendering just 38 runs across 71 innings, a performance that helped Florida State remain competitive in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
His most impressive outing arrived in the final game of the season, where he tossed four shutout innings, allowing no runs while preserving a tight game for his teammates. The outing not only highlighted his poise under pressure but also reinforced the narrative that the Seminoles’ pitching staff was among the most reliable in the league.
Beard becomes the fourth Florida State alum to sign after being drafted, joining Myles Bailey, Bryson Moore and Brodie Purcell, a group that reflects the program’s recent pipeline to the professional ranks. The move also marks a homecoming for the Tallahassee native, who will now wear the Marlins’ colors as he attempts to translate college success into major‑league results.