Richard Gibson/Staff Writer In the wake of a successful draft and a slew of free agency signings, FIU Baseball has a chance to see another player enter the big leagues. Former third baseman Austin Shenton has been given a non-roster invitation to try out for a spot in the Seattle Mariners roster. Shenton, whose hometown […]
Richard Gibson/Staff Writer Although the 2020 baseball season was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ace pitcher Logan Allen has been drafted by the Cleveland Indians. Allen, the left-hander from Deltona, was selected with the 56th pick in the second round. This makes Allen the third-highest player drafted in program history, and the 17th player […]
The 2019 MLB draft has come to a close and five Panthers will have a chance to make it to the big league. While the Panthers season was disappointing, posting a 23-32 record, the team had talent from top to bottom. “I’m very happy for them,” said head coach Mervyl Melendez. “They have worked very […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director During the 2016 regular-season finale, right-hander Andres Nunez tore his right lat muscle following his 62nd pitch of the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. This uncommon baseball injury resulted in Nunez and FIU head team physician Dr. Keith Hechtman to seek advice from other doctors throughout the major […]
