College World Series Preview: FSU Baseball's Path to Omaha and Key Matchups

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11/06/2024 20h46

The 2024 Men's College World Series is set to kick off in Omaha, Nebraska, and Florida State baseball is ready to make its mark. With a season record of 47-15, the team is headed to Omaha for the 24th time, as they strive to claim their first-ever National Championship.

Under the leadership of head coach Link Jarrett, in just his second season, the FSU baseball program has experienced a remarkable turnaround. From a lackluster 23-31 record the previous year, the Seminoles have surged to an impressive 47 wins and secured their spot in the College World Series.

Now, let's take a closer look at the other seven teams competing in Omaha for this year's CWS:

1. North Carolina (55-12 overall)
- Head coach: Tony Vitello
- Offensive leaders: Blake Burke with a .376 average, Christian Moore with 75 runs, and Moore with 32 home runs.

2. NC State (38-21 overall)
- Head coach: Elliot Avent
- Offensive leaders: Alec Makarewicz with a .380 average, Garrett Pennington with 70 runs, and Makarewicz with 22 home runs.

3. Texas A&M (49-13 overall)
- Head coach: Jim Schlossnagle
- Offensive leaders: Hayden Schott with a .331 average, Jace LaViolette with 83 runs, and LaViolette with 28 home runs.

4. Tennessee (46-15 overall)
- Head coach: Brian O'Connor
- Offensive leaders: Henry Godbout with a .370 average, Harrison Didawick with 78 runs, and Didawick with 23 home runs.

5. Louisville (45-14 overall)
- Head coach: Nick Mingione
- Offensive leaders: Nick Lopez with a .350 average, Ryan Waldschmidt with 64 runs, and Ryan Nicholson with 21 home runs.

6. North Carolina State (45-14 overall)
- Head coach: Scott Forbes
- Offensive leaders: Parks Harber with a .341 average, Vance Honeycutt with 85 runs, and Honeycutt with 26 home runs.

7. Texas (34-28 overall)
- Head coach: Kevin O'Sullivan
- Offensive leaders: Jac Caglianone with a .411 average, Caglianone with 79 runs, and Caglianone with 33 home runs.

Each team brings its own strengths and accolades to the table, with impressive offensive statistics and notable team leaders. Catch all the action as these teams battle it out for a chance to lift the coveted National Championship trophy.

The College World Series promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as we follow FSU Baseball's journey and the thrilling matchups that await in Omaha.

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