A Promising Class Amid Departures
Florida State’s baseball program has cause for optimism as it finalizes a 2026 recruiting class that lands at No. 19 nationally and seventh among Atlantic Coast Conference schools, a testament to the coaching staff’s ability to attract top talent despite external pressures.
The class is anchored by right‑handed pitchers Donovan Thiery and Brayden Harris, both lauded for their fastball velocity and secondary pitches. Thiery, ranked No. 102 by Baseball America, throws a fastball that can reach 98 mph, while Harris, No. 143 in the same ranking, mixes a low‑to‑mid‑90s fastball with a sharp breaking ball.
Position players Yodelkis Quevedo and Genson Veras round out the group, each projected to develop into middle‑of‑the‑lineup power threats with their right‑handed slugging potential.
Statistically Standout Senior Year
Harris arrives with a stellar senior record: a 1.07 ERA over 85 innings, a 12‑2 record in 15 appearances, and 165 strikeouts against just 19 walks. Perfect Game named him a First‑Team All‑American, underscoring his dominance on the mound.
Although the program lost top signees Landon Thome and Kaden Waetcher to the MLB Draft, the remaining commits are expected to contribute early, with Thiery, Harris, Quevedo and Veras poised to carve out freshman roles for the Seminoles in the 2027 season.
Scouts and analysts alike highlight the blend of pitching depth and offensive upside, suggesting that FSU’s class could translate into immediate impact despite the draft attrition.