
FSU Baseball Prospects Shine Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft
With elite ERAs, strikeout totals and accolades, Florida State's ace arms are projected to be among the most coveted arms in the upcoming draft.
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With elite ERAs, strikeout totals and accolades, Florida State's ace arms are projected to be among the most coveted arms in the upcoming draft.

Florida State’s Wes Mendes earned the ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor in baseball, joining a wave of academic and athletic accolades that include softball’s top scholars and a basketball prospect’s invitation to the Jayson Tatum Elite Camp.

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its All‑Academic baseball team, highlighting Stanford's eleven student‑athletes who met rigorous academic standards and contributed significantly on the field.

Florida State's left‑handed pitcher Wes Mendes earns the ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor, highlighting a standout campaign that blends athletic achievement with academic distinction.

Junior left-hander Wes Mendes combines a stellar 9-2 record and 2.90 ERA with top academic distinctions, leading a record-setting All-ACC Academic Team.
Florida State University’s baseball program celebrates two All‑American selections, highlights ERA leadership, and looks ahead to a challenging roster transition.

Florida State's 2026 baseball campaign concluded with a regional final defeat, yet the team celebrated two D1Baseball All‑Americans whose performances garnered conference and national accolades.

Evan Dempsey of Florida Gulf Coast University becomes the second player in school history to be named a unanimous All‑American, collecting top accolades as both pitcher and position player.

The 2026 MLB Draft is fast approaching, and a deep group of Florida State players and commits will compete in the MLB Draft Combine in Philadelphia during All-Star week. The event will be streamed live, offering fans a first look at the next wave of talent.

Seven Florida State prospects head to the 2026 MLB Combine, seeking to improve their draft positions as the program rebuilds after a missed Super Regional.

Florida State is making a concerted effort to secure the services of Charlie Foster, a former Mississippi State pitcher whose early college performance showed promise but who faced challenges in his second year. With rival programs vying for his talent, the Seminoles see an opportunity to strengthen their rotation.
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.
Coach Mike Bianco highlights the contributions of Hunter Elliott, Judd Utermark and Will Furniss as Ole Miss concludes its season with a loss to Troy, marking the end of an era and the start of a new chapter.

Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes was recognized as a Second Team All‑American by Baseball America, highlighting a breakout year that helped the Seminoles secure a No. 10 national seed and a top‑10 NCAA Tournament spot.

Baseball America’s 2026 College All‑America teams highlight a concentration of talent from powerhouse programs, with Georgia Tech and Texas each placing three players on the first team. Standout hitters and pitchers from across the nation earned recognition, setting the stage for an exciting MLB draft.

Cayden Suchy, a standout pitcher from UConn, has pledged to join Florida State's baseball program, adding depth and draft potential to the team's rotation.

Florida State's baseball program has not reached the College World Series in consecutive seasons, prompting a focused effort to rebuild key positions and reclaim a spot in Omaha.

Florida State junior right‑hander Wes Mendes was named to Perfect Game’s All‑American Second Team and crowned ACC Pitcher of the Year after a stellar 3.38 ERA season.

After a top‑10 seed and a early NCAA Tournament exit, Florida State’s baseball program is overhauling its roster through the transfer portal, aiming to add power and proven arms for the upcoming season.

The Florida State baseball team saw a strong pitching rotation led by Bryson Moore, Wes Mendes and Trey Beard, but offensive inefficiency, defensive lapses and bullpen mismanagement proved decisive in the Tallahassee Regional.
Florida State must win two games on Monday to claim a third consecutive Tallahassee Regional title, facing a fresh St. John’s squad in a doubleheader broadcast on ESPNU.
FSU defeats Northern Illinois 7‑4, but a crowded pitching staff forces coaches to weigh fatigue and availability ahead of a regional final against St. John's

Florida State survived a tight 2-1 victory over Coastal Carolina, fueled by an RBI single from Nathan Cmeyla and a solo homer by Cal Fisher, as top pitchers Wes Mendes and Trey Beard combined for 17 strikeouts. The Seminoles now await Northern Illinois in a 7:10 p.m. elimination game, with the winner advancing to face dominant St. John's, who have exploded for 27 runs in two contests.

Florida State endured a 22‑hour marathon to defeat Coastal Carolina 2‑1, with key hits from Nathan Cmeyla and Cal Fisher and dominant pitching from Wes Mendes and Trey Beard. The Seminoles now face Northern Illinois after St. John's advanced, aiming for a third consecutive regional final under Coach Link Jarrett.