Florida State University’s baseball program has once again captured national attention, with two of its pitchers earning spots on the Division 1 All‑American Team for the 2026 season.
All‑American Honors and ERA Leadership
Wes Mendes was selected to the first team, lauded for topping the ACC in WHIP, strikeouts and earned run average, while John Abraham, despite a injury‑plagued year, earned second‑team honors and led the conference in ERA among pitchers who logged at least six innings.
The accolades extend beyond the mound; the Seminoles’ tight end corps, featuring Desirrio Riles, Landen Thomas and Chase Loftin, is viewed as a cornerstone for upcoming offensive schemes.
Guiding the team’s offseason work is Josh Storms, who has been a constant alongside head coach Mike Norvell since Norvell’s tenure at Arizona State, shaping conditioning and development strategies.
Recruiting efforts have produced mixed results; the program missed out on four‑star prospect Marquis Fennell, who opted for Stanford, while portal acquisition Link Jarrett added a highly rated outfielder from Georgia to the roster.
Looking Ahead
In the draft, Lajae Jones was selected by the Golden State Warriors, where he will work under Coach Loucks, a former assistant in the program. The defending national champions open their title defense on August 7, and four Seminoles are slated to compete at this weekend’s KPMG Championships, underscoring the program’s depth.