Florida State Baseball has been on a roll in recent weeks, with the team posting an overall record of 22-6 and a conference record of 7-2. They remain in a strong position to continue on to the postseason.
Because of their on-field heroics, several players have been named to the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watchlist. For those unfamiliar, the award is given to “the player who best exhibits exceptional on-field ability, exemplary sportsmanship and character, and an overall positive contribution to the sport.” Prior FSU winners to win are Buster Posey (2008), J.D. Drew (1997), Mike Loynd (1986), and Mike Fuentes (1981).
The three Seminoles players named to the watchlist are first baseman Myles Bailey and starting pitchers Trey Beard and Wes Mendes. Bailey has put up an incredible OPS of 1.495, while Mendes’ eye-watering ERA of 1.33 has been nothing short of incredible to witness. Beard transferred in from Florida Atlantic and has immediately gotten to work with FSU, posting an ERA of 3.58.
Florida State continues its season when it travels to Charlottesville for a three-game series against the Virginia Cavaliers. They will try to even the series against the Cavaliers on Friday at 2:00 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the game on the ACC Network.
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