FSU Baseball Snags No. 10 Seed, Set to Host NCAA Regional in Tallahassee

Florida State Seminoles baseball surges into the NCAA Tournament this week as the No. 10 national seed, set to open the Tallahassee Regional against St. John’s on Friday, May 29 at 3 p.m. ET inside Dick Howser Stadium. The high-profile matchup offers FSU baseball a golden chance to extend its nation-leading streak of 45 consecutive regional appearances while showcasing a roster that blends veteran arms with explosive young bats. Why the Seminoles enter hot • ACC résumé: Head coach Link Jarrett’s club finished 38-17, racking up marquee league wins that impressed the selection committee. • Deep rotation: Left-hander Wes Mendes (8-2, 2.91 ERA) and junior righty John Abraham (96 K) headline a staff that owns a 3.78 team ERA—second-best in the ACC. • Power surge: Sophomore first baseman Myles Bailey (18 HR) and junior outfielder Brayden Dowd (.341 AVG, 22 SB) power an offense averaging 7.1 runs per game. Players to watch 1. Brayden Dowd, OF – Leadoff catalyst; .463 OBP and elite speed create constant pressure. 2. Wes Mendes, LHP – Friday ace expected to toe the rubber vs. St. John’s. 3. Ben Barrett, RHP – Senior closer with 12 saves and a mid-90s fastball. 4. Cal Fisher, INF – Sure-handed shortstop leading the team in doubles (19). 5. Chase Williams, OF – Defensive standout with a knack for late-inning heroics. Regional outlook • Game 1: FSU vs. St. John’s (Big East champion). A Seminole victory would set up a Saturday night clash with the winner of Alabama vs. Kennesaw State. • Double-elimination: Two wins put FSU in Sunday’s regional final; three clinch a Super Regional berth. • Home-field edge: The Noles are 25-4 at Dick Howser this season, fueled by crowds routinely topping 6,000. What a win means Advancing keeps Florida State on track for its first College World Series trip since 2019 and would mark a milestone in Jarrett’s fourth season at the helm. With freshmen like Charlie Buckles (6'6", 230 lbs) adding thunder off the bench, the program’s depth could prove decisive as pitch counts climb over the weekend. How to follow • TV/stream: ACC Network and ESPN+ will carry every Tallahassee Regional contest, beginning with Friday’s opener. • Live stats, tickets, and full roster bios are available on the official Seminoles athletics site. • Social: Follow @FSUBaseball across X, Instagram, and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content and in-game highlights. Bottom line Momentum, pitching depth, and a raucous Tallahassee crowd position FSU baseball for a deep postseason run. If the Seminoles keep flashing their trademark blend of power hitting and shutdown relief, another trip to Omaha could be just three wins away.