A New Chapter for Lantigua
Manny Lantigua, a freshman pitcher who had been a key piece of the Florida State Seminoles baseball roster, announced his entry into the transfer portal on Sunday, marking the end of his brief stint with the program.
During his lone season in Tallahassee, Lantigua appeared in six games and posted a 1.59 earned run average over 5.2 innings, allowing just one run while striking out several batters. He closed the year with a stretch of 4.2 consecutive shutout innings, highlighted by a two‑inning effort against North Florida that remains his longest outing of the season.
Although primarily utilized as a pitcher, Lantigua also listed as an infielder on the Seminoles’ roster, showcasing a rare two‑way talent that had earned him a No 7 ranking among Florida shortstops by Perfect Game before he signed with FSU.
The move leaves the Seminoles with a significant loss of arm depth, but it also guarantees the youngster three years of eligibility at his next institution, a factor that could shape his development trajectory.
Coach Link Jarrett and the FSU coaching staff have yet to comment publicly, but the program will need to adjust its pitching rotation as it looks ahead to the upcoming season.