2020 Florida State Seminoles baseball team explained

Mode:baseball
Year:2020
Team:Florida State Seminoles
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Division:Atlantic Division
Short Conf:ACC
Coachrank:16
Cbrank:13
Record:12–5
Conf Record:1–2
Head Coach:Mike Martin, Jr.
Hc Year:1st
Asst Coach1:Jimmy Belanger
Ac1 Year:1st
Asst Coach2:Mike Metcalf
Ac2 Year:1st
Asst Coach3:Tyler Holt
Ac3 Year:2nd
Stadium:Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium
(Capacity: 6,700)

The 2020 Florida State Seminoles baseball team represented Florida State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Seminoles played their home games at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by head coach Mike Martin Jr., in his first season as head coach after succeeding his father and 40-year head coach, Mike Martin, prior to the season.[1] [2]

On March 12, 2020, the season was suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.[3] On March 17, 2020, the conference announced that the remainder of the season was canceled.[4]

Previous season

The Seminoles finished 2019 with a trip to the College World Series, making their 22nd appearance in Omaha. They finished with a 1–2 record in the event, good for fifth place. For the season, Florida State compiled a record of 42–23, and finished in third place in the ACC Atlantic Division with a 17–13 mark.

Personnel

Coaching Staff

2020 Florida State Seminoles coaching staff
Name Position Seasons at
Florida State
Head Coach 23
Jimmy Belanger Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach 1
Mike Metcalf Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator 1
Assistant Coach/Volunteer 2

Schedule

Legend
 Florida State win
 Florida State loss
 Postponement
BoldFlorida State team member
2020 Florida State Seminoles baseball game log[6]
Regular season
Postseason

Ranking Movements

See main article: 2020 NCAA Division I baseball rankings. ^ Collegiate Baseball ranks 40 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season.
† NCBWA ranks 35 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season.
* New poll was not released for this week so for comparison purposes the previous week's ranking is inserted in this week's slot.

2020 MLB draft

See main article: 2020 MLB draft.

PlayerPositionRoundOverallMLB Team
CJ Van EykRHP242Toronto Blue Jays
Shane DrohanLHP5148Boston Red Sox

Notes and References

  1. News: Mike Martin Jr. named new Florida State baseball coach. Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. June 21, 2019. February 23, 2020. Jim Henry.
  2. News: Mike Martin enjoying retirement as son takes over Florida State's baseball program. Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. January 23, 2020. February 23, 2020. Jim Henry.
  3. Web site: Florida State Athletics Announces Suspension Of Spring Sports. Florida State University. March 12, 2020. March 12, 2020.
  4. Web site: ACC Cancels All Athletic Activities Through End of 2019–20 Academic Year. Atlantic Coast Conference. March 17, 2020. March 17, 2020.
  5. Web site: 2019–20 Baseball Roster. Florida State Seminoles. June 15, 2020.
  6. Web site: 2020 Baseball Schedule. Florida State Seminoles. February 23, 2020.
  7. Web site: Noles Fall to Niagara in Season Opener. February 14, 2020. February 15, 2020.
  8. Web site: Noles Even Series in Dominating Fashion. February 15, 2020. February 16, 2020.
  9. Web site: First Inning Outburst Leads Noles Past Niagara. February 16, 2020. February 17, 2020.
  10. Web site: Nelson’s 3-R HR Powers Noles Past Bulls. February 18, 2020. February 19, 2020.
  11. Web site: Cabell’s Three-Run Homer Pushes Noles Past Bearcats. February 21, 2020. February 22, 2020.
  12. Web site: Noles Clinch Series vs. Bearcats. February 22, 2020. February 23, 2020.
  13. Web site: Cabell’s Grand Slam Caps Weekend Sweep. February 24, 2020. February 24, 2020.
  14. Web site: Noles Surrender One Hit in 5–1 Win vs. FAU. February 28, 2020. February 29, 2020.
  15. Web site: FSU Opens Doubleheader With Win. February 29, 2020. March 1, 2020.
  16. Web site: Noles Split Doubleheader vs. FAU, No. 3 Texas Tech. February 29, 2020. March 1, 2020.
  17. Web site: Late Runs Push No. 3 Texas Tech Past Noles. March 1, 2020. March 2, 2020.
  18. Web site: Tyler Martin Walks-Off Bears, Hands Mercer First Loss. March 3, 2020. March 4, 2020.
  19. Web site: Van Eyk Shines, but Noles Drop Pitcher’s Duel. March 6, 2020. March 7, 2020.
  20. Web site: No. 12 Duke Clinches Series. March 7, 2020. March 8, 2020.
  21. Web site: Albert, Cabell Power Noles Past No. 12 Duke. March 8, 2020. March 9, 2020.
  22. Web site: Velez’s Career-Day Leads Noles Past No. 1 Florida. March 10, 2020. March 11, 2020.
  23. Web site: Albert’s 2 Homers Push Noles Past Redbirds. March 11, 2020. March 12, 2020.
  24. Web site: Cabell Named ACC Co-Player of the Week. Florida State University Department of Athletics. February 24, 2020. February 25, 2020.

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