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Even after losing two of its top commitments to the 2026 MLB Draft, Florida State’s baseball recruiting class remains among the nation’s elite, ranking 19th overall and seventh in the ACC.
A wave of early signings sees Florida State’s standout pitcher and position player commit to professional contracts, while the Twins lock in their top position prospect.
Kaden Waetcher, the Seminoles' top‑ranked pitcher commit, agreed to a $3.2475 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, forgoing his college eligibility. Fellow FSU standouts Landon Thome and Myles Bailey also turned pro, and in total all ten of the university’s 2026 MLB Draft selections have signed, many with deals exceeding slot values.
Florida State’s baseball program is turning to the transfer portal to plug glaring holes, welcoming top pitcher Cayden Suchy and standout hitter Jackson McKenzie, while also retaining promising talent like Jace Estes.