Cayden Suchy, a right‑handed pitcher who earned Big East Pitcher of the Year honors at UConn, has officially pledged to join the Florida State baseball program.
The junior from Sterling, Virginia arrives in Tallahassee with a 5‑3 record, a 2.72 ERA and 105 strikeouts in his most recent season, numbers that helped him rank as the No. 10 player in the transfer portal according to Baseball America.
His track record includes deep outings against power‑conference opponents; he limited Kansas State to two runs over six innings while fanning nine batters, and he held Arizona to two runs in 6.2 innings with five strikeouts.
Suchy’s ability to eat innings is underscored by ten starts of six or more frames and a complete game, a durability that coaches value as they shape the weekend rotation heading into the 2026 MLB Draft.
A Boost for the Rotation
He becomes the second transfer addition for the Seminoles this offseason, following Jackson McKenzie, a move that bolsters a pitching staff already eyeing several prospects for the upcoming draft.
Link Jarrett, the program’s pitching coach, praised Suchy’s blend of velocity and command, noting that the newcomer’s experience against top‑tier competition should translate into immediate impact.
Micah Posey, Wes Mendes, Trey Beard and Bryson Moore, all veterans in the clubhouse, are expected to mentor the newcomer as he adjusts to the ACC schedule, alongside the recently arrived Jackson McKenzie.
The addition of Suchy not only deepens the rotation but also signals Florida State’s aggressive strategy in the transfer market, a tactic that has already yielded commitments from several high‑profile arms.
With two seasons of eligibility remaining, the Virginia native is positioned to contribute from day one and potentially rise into a top draft prospect by the time the 2026 draft rolls around.