Justin Gonzalez Returning

After the amazing season FSU had, FSU fans expected many departures into pro ball. However, they did not expect this many. We lost our senior class, including James Ramsey and Sherman Johnson. Also Devon Travis, long expected to stay, signed with the Detroit Tigers. Jayce Boyd, signed with the Braves. It was starting to look like we would lose everyone that got drafted.

We didn't lose everyone though. Justin Gonzalez our SS is coming back. The man at the most important position in the infield is coming back to be surrounded by a whole new infield. Gonzalez will be the undisputed leader on the field of FSU baseball in 2013. Is there anyway Gonzalez can help us return to another College World Series?

It will certainly be a tall order to return to Omaha, but Gonzalez coming back definitely increases our chances. He has been the starting SS for two years and should be a very effective leader as a senior. FSU will only have 4 seniors though as Gonzo is joined by Scott Sitz, Seth Miller, and Stephen Spradling. You have to remember though that FSU is coached by the great Mike Martin. They weren't supposed to do this last year either. However, Martin helped FSU exceed expectations and beat that preseason ranking once again. FSU will try to have another magical season in 2013. #11 will continue that quest for a championship, and Justin Gonzalez will attempt to deliver it for him.
"Knowing that we will have Justin in our line-up and out on the field certainly gives us a good feeling about the 2013 squad." - Mike Martin

-Noland