FIU baseball has a new all-time hits leader in Mike Martinez. The senior third baseman set the record when FIU defeated Middle Tennessee, 12-6, May 5. To learn more about Martinez, read Pete Pelegrin’s interview with him on his blog, The Prowl.
Panthers enjoy Major League experience against Marlins
03/09/2012 By
The FIU baseball team played sound defense, turning five double plays, against the Miami Marlins and went toe-to-toe with the Major League Club until the end, ultimately falling, 5-1, in an exhibition game at the new Marlins Ballpark. It was the first baseball game in FIU history against a Major [...]
Get your tickets: FIU Panthers vs. Miami Marlins March 7
02/17/2012 By
Get a sneak peek of the new Marlins Park and support FIU baseball. The Panthers will face off against the Miami Marlins in an exhibition game Wednesday, March 7. The game will be held at the new ballpark (1390 N.W. 7th St.) at 7:10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and get [...]
Lou Piniella to headline Diamond Dinner
01/27/2012 By
New season kicks off with legendary major leaguer at Feb. 11 fundraiser Coming off a 2010 Sun Belt championship and back-to-back NCAA regional appearances, the FIU baseball team will chase the next step in the program’s growth in 2012. It all starts with the annual Diamond Dinner Saturday, Feb. 11, [...]
FIU’s Spring 2012 starts here
01/05/2012 By
Find out everything you need to know to navigate the new semester FIU is resuming the academic year with the first day of Spring 2012 classes on Monday, Jan. 9. Here are some important dates to keep in mind: Sun., Jan. 8: Last day to add courses without incurring a [...]
Contract extension for Baseball Coach Turtle Thomas
08/17/2011 By
FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced Aug. 17 that Head Baseball Coach Henry “Turtle” Thomas has signed a new contract extension with the university through the 2016 season. “Over the past four seasons, Turtle Thomas has done a tremendous job in building one of the nation’s [...]
Garrett Wittels signs with the St. Louis Cardinals
07/05/2011 By
FIU shortstop Garrett Wittels signed with the St. Louis Cardinals July 2. Wittels will be reunited with former FIU teammate Jeremy Patton and start his professional career playing for the Batavia Muckdogs — the same team Patton is playing for right now. Wittels finishes his FIU career hitting .352 with [...]
Panthers called to the Major Leagues
06/10/2011 By
Two Panthers were drafted by Major League Baseball (MLB) earlier this week. Former backstop Jose Behar was picked by the Florida Marlins in the 30th round of the 2011 MLB First-Year Player draft Tuesday. Junior third baseman Jeremy Patton was drafted in the 38th round by his hometown St. Louis [...]
Sports round-up
05/18/2011 By
Baseball, softball, tennis and track & field teams record notable performances Baseball on a streak, receiving national props FIU cracked the college baseball polls this week for the first time since 2003 and is currently riding a 16-game unbeaten streak, the longest active streak in college baseball. The Panthers are [...]
Baseball is back Feb. 18 at MMC
02/04/2011 By
Wittels will pursue NCAA baseball record at home opener The defending Sun Belt Conference baseball champions begin their 2011 season Feb. 18-20 against Southeastern Louisiana, with high expectations and 15 new faces. Last season, the Panthers went 36-25 capturing the Sun Belt Tournament crown for the first time since 1999. [...]
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