Hunter Scantling Is Now A Tiger

Hunter Scantling has signed with the Detroit Tigers after being selected in the 14th round of the MLB draft.  He is a hard throwing right hander that has been used as one of the Seminoles' relief pitchers.  In 31 appearances as a senior, Scantling threw 49.2 innings with 40 strikeouts and a 3.81 ERA.  Now his journey will begin as he will head into the Tigers minor league system, probably starting out in single A with their short season team the Connecticut Tigers.

Robert Benincasa Turns Pro

The Seminole's closer was selected in the seventh round of the MLB draft and has signed with the Washington Nationals.  Robert Benincasa put up great numbers in his junior year at Florida State, appearing in 32 games and earning 16 saves, he had 58 strikeouts and posted a 1.32 ERA.  He throws in the low 90s, has a sinker and a slider that have good movement.  He was named first team All-American by Perfect Game, an honor in which he shares with fellow Seminoles' Jayce Boyd and James Ramsey.