2024-25 Florida SouthWestern Baseball News

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FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Michael McAloose- Northwestern State
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Michael McAloose- Northwestern State

After playing in 100 games for the Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers over the past three seasons, third baseman Michael McAloose is headed back to the NCAA Division I level after signing With Northwestern State University in Louisiana.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Devin Parks- Radford
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Devin Parks- Radford

Another Florida SouthWestern Buccaneer is headed to the Division I level as All-Conference outfielder Devin Parks has signed with Radford University for the 2026 season.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Brett Dennis- Rollins
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Brett Dennis- Rollins

Florida SouthWestern righthander Brett Dennis will remain in the Sunshine State next season after signing with Rollins College to pitch for the Tars next season.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Brandon Eldridge- Gardner Webb
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Brandon Eldridge- Gardner Webb

Florida SouthWestern sophomore Brandon Eldridge is heading back home to the Carolinas after signing with Gardner-Webb University for the 2026 season.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Carlos Sanchez- LSU- Shreveport
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Carlos Sanchez- LSU- Shreveport

Florida SouthWestern sophomore Carlos Sanchez is on the move to the bayou after signing with the reigning NAIA National Champion LSU-Shreveport Pilots for the 2026 season.

36 Bucs, 4 Teams Honored By NJCAA For Academic Achievements
36 Bucs, 4 Teams Honored By NJCAA For Academic Achievements

It was a record breaking year in competition for the Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers and a pretty good one in the classroom as well as 36 student-athletes and 4 Buccaneer teams were honored by the NJCAA during their annual Academic Awards release.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Beau Brailey- Campbell
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Beau Brailey- Campbell

Florida SouthWestern’s Beau Brailey is headed back to the Division I level after coming to FSW from the University of Alabama and helping the Bucs to the Juco World Series this season, he has signed at Campbell University to play for the Fighting Camels next season.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Jake Mueller- UNC Greensboro
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Jake Mueller- UNC Greensboro

Florida SouthWestern slugger Jake Mueller is taking his bat and heading to the Tar Heel State next season after signing with the University of North Carolina Greensboro where he will reunite with Bucs teammate Anthony Ruocco with the Spartans.

Former Buc Justin Thomas Taken By Houston Astros In MLB Draft
Former Buc Justin Thomas Taken By Houston Astros In MLB Draft

Former Florida SouthWestern Buccaneer Justin Thomas joined a growing list of FSW alumns to get an opportunity to play professional Baseball on Monday as he was selected in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Houston Astros after a standout season at the University of Arkansas.

Athletics Snag Former Buc Jared Davis in MLB Draft
Athletics Snag Former Buc Jared Davis in MLB Draft

Former Florida SouthWestern Buccaneer Jared Davis will get an opportunity to live out his professional Baseball dream after being selected in the 17th round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft by the Athletics on Monday. 

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Nathan Fink- Sam Houston St.
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Nathan Fink- Sam Houston St.

Florida SouthWestern’s Nathan Fink will trade in his Purple and Aqua for the Orange and White of Sam Houston State next season after signing with the Bearkats following a big year in the middle of the Bucs lineup.

Pereira Earns Bucs Baseball's First CSC Academic All-American Award
Pereira Earns Bucs Baseball's First CSC Academic All-American Award

Florida SouthWestern’s Nik Pereira made school history on Wednesday, becoming the first male student-athlete to be named a CSC 1st Team Academic All-American.

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Anthony Ruocco- UNC Greensboro
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Anthony Ruocco- UNC Greensboro

A mainstay at the top of the Florida SouthWestern lineup all season long, sophomore Anthony Ruocco will look to make his impact in new colors next year as he has signed at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. 

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Josiah Velazquez- Tampa
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Josiah Velazquez- Tampa

Florida SouthWestern lefty Josiah Velazquez will be headed from one Championship program to another next season after wrapping up his Buccaneer career with Citrus Conference and FCSAA Championships this season and signing with the NCAA Division II National Champion University of Tampa Spartans for next season. 

FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Brock Knoerr- Western Kentucky
FSW Sophomore Spotlight- Brock Knoerr- Western Kentucky

The Florida SouthWestern pipeline to Bowling Green, Kentucky will continue this year as Brock Knoerr has signed to join NJCAA Hall of Fame Head Coach Marc Rardin and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for the 2026 season.

14 Bucs Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
14 Bucs Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

14 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers put together years to epitomize the moniker ‘student-athlete’ this season, combining their performances in the classroom and on the court and fields in Fort Myers to earn 2025 CSC Academic All-District honors.