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FSU baseball fans love the latest elite pitching commit from the transfer portal

FSU stocking up on quality right arms
ByKelvin Hunt|
Jun 18, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Link Jarrett during the national anthem before the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Jun 18, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Link Jarrett during the national anthem before the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

FSU baseball coaches haven't been as active in the portal as I thought after the 2025 season concluded. However, they have emphasized adding quality right-handed pitchers, and added another one on Friday.

This one should be an elite addition to the FSU bullpen, which has been a weakness for the Noles over the past two years.

Former USC pitcher Brodie Purcell committed to the Noles and becomes their seventh pitcher from the transfer portal and fifth right-hander.

What does Purcell bring to FSU?

Purcell brings an excellent 2.89 ERA over the past two seasons at USC. Opposing batters have hit below .200 on average, and he has an excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio. He only walked 36 batters in 71.2 innings over the past two years, while striking out 82.  He is similar to Joe Charles in that he can pitch one inning or two or three innings if he has two, but probably has better control and is more consistent.

FSU Fans Rejoice

FSU beat out Tennessee for his commitment, which is a major win for the Noles on the recruiting trail.

The next step for FSU is adding a couple of more offensive weapons because they are losing a ton of offensive production for the second consecutive year. Only two of their additions from the transfer portal are offensive players, and one has more potential than proven production.

However, Link Jarrett knows what he's doing and has more information than we do. A few FSU players have been tearing it up in the wooden bat leagues this summer. FSU could bank on those returning players to make significant jumps in production. Either way, the pitching staff shouldn't see much of a dropoff if these guys they're adding live up to their billing.

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