By Brett Shweky/Sports Director For the second year in a row, three FIU baseball players were selected to the Freshman All-American team by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Logan Allen, Jose Garcia and Adan Fernandez received the honor following their stellar first seasons with the program. “I think these three players are going to be phenomenal. […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director The FIU baseball team split their doubleheader against the Rice Owls Friday at the FIU Baseball Stadium in a crucial end of the season conference series. After losing the opening game, 6-2, the Panthers (26-26, 15-13 Conference USA) managed to rally from behind in the second game to defeat the […]
By Nicholas Poblete/Asst. Sports Director The Panthers’ baseball team continues their winning ways against the cross-city rival, as FIU defeated the University of Miami 5-3, at the newly named Infinity Insurance Ballpark. FIU has now won four of their last five games against the Hurricanes, winning three out of four games last season. “I […]
By Lisell Waterman/Staff Writer Javier Valdes is relishing his new role on the baseball team, making the transition from infielder to catcher and enjoying the involvement his new position brings. “I’m excited. I feel like there’s a lot of high expectations,” said Valdes. Valdes will share the catcher position alongside freshman Jose Garcia. “We […]
Brett Shweky // Staff Writer The transition from high school to college for athletes can be challenging for some, especially if diet adjustments need to be made to perform at the collegiate level. Athletes are insisted to eat every three to four hours, according to Stack.com, a nutritional website for college baseball players. Eating three […]
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 […]
