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

Seminoles Survive

Tonight, the Seminoles kept their championship hopes alive by knocking out Stony Brook. Mike Martin's quest for that championship lives on. The next opponent is TBD. Whoever loses the UCLA-Arizona game tonight will be the Noles opponent.

The Seminoles advance behind a 12-2 victory and a fantastic performance by Freshman pitcher Mike Compton. Compton continues to be a huge difference maker for the Noles. Justin Gonzalez had a key three run homer in the victory. Gonzalez was drafted by the Dodgers as a defensive shortstop, so they have to be thrilled with Gonzalez's offense as of late. These Noles have now score 10+ runs in 3 of the 4 playoff games since the Regional. Hopefully, the Noles can score like this Tuesday night against their Pac 12 opponent.

Go Noles!

-Noland

Justin Gonzalez ACC Player of the Week

Florida State shortstop Justin Gonzalez was just named ACC Player of the Week. It is the first time in his career that Gonzalez has held this honor. Gonzalez had multiple RBIs this week after coming back from an injury. His outstanding week was highlighted by terrific defense and two monster homeruns against the Maryland Terrapins this weekend. He had an on-base percentage of .545 last week. Could not have been much better. Gonzalez will look to continue his hot streak and help the Noles sweep the Terrapins tonight!

-Noland