The Tallahassee Regional will open on May 29 with Florida State taking on St. John's in a contest that pits two of the most compelling storylines in college baseball against each other.
Florida State has announced that right‑hander Bryson Moore will start on the mound. Moore arrives with a 3.88 ERA and a 6‑2 record, and he has been especially effective in his last two outings, surrendering just three runs over 13.2 innings against Clemson and Miami.
St. John's, the Big East regular‑season and tournament champions, arrive with a 33‑24 record and a surge of momentum. Leading their rotation is Liam O’Leary, who boasts a 2.97 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 100 innings this season.
For the Seminoles, the regional represents the first step toward a potential return to the College World Series. The team’s recent 8‑6 loss to Pitt in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals adds a layer of urgency, as the program looks to translate its early‑season promise into postseason success.
A pivotal matchup
Both clubs bring contrasting narratives to the mound. While Florida State leans on a veteran rotation anchored by Moore, St. John's relies on the youthful arm of O’Leary, a strikeout machine who has become the face of the Red Storm’s revival. The result will likely set the tone for the rest of the regional and could influence national rankings heading into June.