A New Chapter for FIU Baseball
On June 2, 2026, Florida International University unveiled Pedro Grifol as its sixth head baseball coach, a move that signals a fresh direction for the program and its ambitions on the national stage.
The ceremony took place at the Graham Center Pit, the heart of the campus in Miami, where university President Jeanette M. Nuñez and Director of Athletics Scott Carr stood beside Grifol, underscoring the institutional support for the new leadership.
Grifol addressed the FIU community, outlining his vision for player development, recruitment strategies, and the integration of academic excellence with athletic performance. He emphasized the importance of building a sustainable culture that nurtures talent both on and off the field.
After delivering his remarks, the new coach opened the floor to a series of questions from students, alumni and staff, engaging in a dialogue that revealed his coaching philosophy and the concrete steps he plans to take to elevate the program.
Later that afternoon, Grifol joined President Nuñez and Director Carr for a private reception at the Faculty Club, where he fielded inquiries from local media outlets. In those conversations, he shared insights into his approach to recruiting, player mentorship and the upcoming season’s goals.