Brett Shweky // Staff Writer Freshman Javier Valdes made his first career debut on Friday, February 17, as the FIU Panthers took on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. In his first career start, Valdes contributed in a multitude of ways for the Panthers. The third baseman saw three at bats, getting an RBI with one and […]
Brett Shweky // Staff Writer The baseball team looks to begin a new chapter, as the team turns the page on its 29-29 record from the 2015-2016 season. Back in June 2016, the University announced Mervyl Melendez as the team’s new head coach, and he feels FIU is the place to be. “FIU is the […]
Heather O’dell // Staff Writer Irving Lopez, the starting shortstop for the Panthers, has hopes he and his team will make it to the World Series in Omaha this season. “We have a really good chemistry this year as a team and coaching staff,” said Lopez. “I think we can really go far this year.” […]
Heather O’Dell // Contributing Writer It was the bottom of the fourth inning, bases were loaded, and FIU was down by one. Facing Southern Miss’ starting pitcher Walker Powell, sophomore infielder Eddie Silva walked up to the plate, determined to score for the Panthers. He swung twice and missed contact with the ball. After the […]
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer Head Coach Mervyl Melendez is already accomplishing goals he set when inked as the new man in charge of the FIU baseball team. “It is indeed a pleasure to have this great opportunity to lead FIU to where it needs to be nationally,” Melendez told Student Media the day executive […]
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer New FIU baseball coach Mervyl Melendez said at his press conference that FIU has always been on his radar since he began coaching at the collegiate level. The ex-Alabama State University head coach made it clear that his intention was to “find a new home.” Melendez said: “This journey started […]
Reinaldo Llerena // Staff Writer The FIU baseball team’s season ended on a wild pitch versus Marshall University, but the loss does not mean much when considering the team’s future. The Panthers finished with a .500 overall record (29-29), including the Conference USA tournament. However, Head Coach Turtle Thomas stepped down a couple of weeks after the […]
Jasmine Casimir/ Contributing Writer FIU has had a very rocky season, but the team was able to pick it back up against The University of Alabama at Birmingham to have a chance to return back to the Conference USA Tournament. After losing the series against Rice University, FIU came back alive to sweep UAB last […]
Reinaldo Llerena/ Staff Writer The FIU baseball team must win at least one game in the final home weekend series of the year to guarantee a spot in the Conference USA tournament. The Panthers (25-27) will face the No. 13 Southern Mississippi University Golden Eagles from Thursday, May 19 until Saturday, May 21. One win, […]
