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FSU baseball: Why Link Jarrett’s path at FSU may mirror Mike Norvell’s

By Kelvin Hunt

Florida State vice president and athletics director Michael Alford (left) greets baseball head coach Link Jarrett ahead of his first game with the Seminoles on opening day against James Madison on Feb. 17, 2023, at Dick Howser Stadium.Fsujmubaseball 1 Of 1
Florida State vice president and athletics director Michael Alford (left) greets baseball head coach Link Jarrett ahead of his first game with the Seminoles on opening day against James Madison on Feb. 17, 2023, at Dick Howser Stadium.Fsujmubaseball 1 Of 1 /
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Some folks want to blame the offense for the woes this season, and they are not without blame. However, when you look at FSU’s best hitters, they are all sophomores or true freshmen.

Four freshmen have started 20+ games, and the injury to leadoff batter DAmez Ross didn’t help things, as he was batting around .400 before missing time.

FSU’s batting average is about 10 points higher than last year, and they have a slightly higher slugging percentage. FSU batters have struck out about four percent fewer times than last year.

The on-base percentage is lower than last year, but that’s not uncommon with a lineup full of young hitters.

The good news is James Tibbs and Jaime Ferrer have progressed as expected, and Cam Smith is developing as the season progresses. If they all return, that’s three guys projected to hit double-digit home runs in 2024.

This situation is similar to when Mike Norvell took over, and we heard how FSU was one of the youngest teams in college football over the first few seasons.

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