FSU Baseball on X: First Glance at the Garnet and Gold Teams!
Which Team Do You Have for Game One?
With the start of the 2024 baseball season just around the corner, excitement is building for the Florida State Seminoles. Coming off a successful 2023 campaign that saw them reach the NCAA Tournament, the Seminoles are poised to make another run at a College World Series title.
Led by a talented roster featuring a mix of experienced veterans and promising newcomers, Florida State has all the pieces in place to be one of the top teams in the country. Here’s a closer look at the Garnet and Gold as they prepare for the upcoming season.
2024 Season Preview
The Seminoles return several key players from last year’s team, including All-ACC selections Carter Smith and Drew Mendoza. Smith, a junior outfielder, led the team in batting average (.333) and slugging percentage (.556), while Mendoza, a senior pitcher, was 8-4 with a 3.20 ERA.
Other key returners include junior infielder Nander De Sedas, who hit .301 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs, and junior catcher Matheu Nelson, who hit .275 with 30 RBIs. Sophomore pitcher Carson Montgomery, who was 6-2 with a 4.05 ERA, is also back in the fold.
The Seminoles also welcome several talented newcomers to the roster in 2024. The most highly touted signee is shortstop Alex Harrington, a five-star recruit from Orlando, Florida. Harrington is a switch-hitter with excellent speed and power, and he’s expected to make an immediate impact in the Seminoles’ lineup.
Other notable newcomers include freshman pitcher Jackson Baumeister, a four-star recruit from Jacksonville, Florida, and freshman outfielder Enrique Braddock, a three-star recruit from Miami, Florida.
Schedule
The Seminoles open the 2024 season on February 17th at home against the Florida Gators. They’ll also host several other notable opponents during the regular season, including LSU, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The Seminoles will be looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year. They have the talent and experience to do it, and they’ll be one of the teams to watch in 2024.
Predicted Starting Lineup
Here’s a look at the Seminoles’ projected starting lineup for the 2024 season:
- Alex Harrington (SS)
- Carter Smith (OF)
- Nander De Sedas (3B)
- Drew Mendoza (DH)
- Matheu Nelson (C)
- Enrique Braddock (OF)
- Anthony Garcia (2B)
- Jackson Baumeister (P)
- Carson Montgomery (1B)
Game One Prediction
The Seminoles will open the 2024 season at home against the Florida Gators. Both teams are ranked among the top 25 in the country, so it should be a close game. However, the Seminoles have a slight edge at home, and they should be able to pull out a victory.
Call to Action
Are you ready for some Seminole baseball? The 2024 season is sure to be an exciting one, so make sure you catch all the action. Tickets for home games are on sale now, so get yours today and cheer on the Garnet and Gold as they chase a College World Series title.