Three former FSU baseball players made major moves in the minors

In 2026, Florida State University's baseball program continued to make waves in professional baseball, with multiple former Seminoles achieving breakout seasons in the minor leagues. Out of the 34 FSU alumni who played in Minor League Baseball that year, three players made their MLB debuts, seven began their careers after being drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, and 12 helped their teams reach the postseason. Collectively, these former Seminoles contributed to 35 promotions within the minor-league system.

Among this group of successful former players, three position players stood out for their exceptional performances. James Tibbs III had a historic season in Triple-A, batting .941 with 30 home runs, 32 doubles, 107 RBI, and 108 walks across 141 games. His impressive numbers earned him the distinction of being the first PCL player since 1982 to achieve 100 RBI, 100 runs, and 100 walks in a single season. Tibbs helped his team, the Oklahoma City Comets, reach the postseason.

Alex Lodise made a remarkable climb through the minor leagues, advancing from Single-A to High-A and Double-A. In his first full season at Triple-A, playing for the Oklahoma City Comets, he showcased his offensive prowess with 146 hits, 28 home runs, 25 doubles, and 84 RBI in 134 games. His exceptional performance solidified his ranking as Atlanta's No. 5 prospect.

Max Williams also demonstrated his talent as he climbed from Single-A to Double-A, consistently producing impressive numbers at each level. Across 48 games, Williams hit .326 with a 1.019 OPS, adding 15 home runs, 37 RBI, and 61 hits. He reached his highest performance during a nine-game stretch with the Pensacola Flying Jaguars, where he hit .353 with six home runs and 13 RBI.

The achievements of these three former Seminoles highlighted another successful year for the Florida State baseball program, which has now seen at least seven players selected in three consecutive MLB drafts for the first time in its history.