The Daily Nole — June 7, 2018: Raleigh Wins National Player of the Month

It’s Thursday, Florida State fans. As your weekend continues, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

The 2018 season didn’t end the way Florida State catcher Cal Raleigh had hoped with consecutive losses in the Tallahassee Regional, but the junior will get a nice individual recognition to end the season.

On Wednesday, Raleigh was named the National Player of the Month by NCBWA. During the month of May, Raleigh hit .452 with eight doubles, six home runs and 18 RBIs while leading the Seminoles to a second straight ACC Tournament title.

Raleigh’s career at FSU may be over. He was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday.

Between the Lines

FSU track and field began the NCAA Championships on Wednesday.

On the Agenda

FSU track and field will continue the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Thursday.

News and Notes

FSU shot putter Austin Droogsma finished seventh in the shot put to win first-team All-American honors.

FSU reliever Jonah Scolaro was named a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball.

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