The Daily Nole — June 9, 2018: Parrish, Van Eyk Named to Team USA

It’s the weekend, Florida State fans. As you get ready for a day of fun, 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

Florida State baseball won’t be returning to the College World Series this season, but a couple of young pitchers will get to pitch in a fairly prestigious setting.

Sophomore left-hander Drew Parrish and freshman righty C.J. Van Eyk were named to the Collegiate National Team. It marks the third straight season that two Seminoles will be part of Team USA. Parrish is on the 24-man roster while Van Eyk will compete for a roster spot.

With Tyler Holton lasting just four innings, Parrish assumed the role of ace for FSU this past season, posting a 5-1 record and 2.52 ERA. Parrish led the Seminoles in ERA and strikeouts with 128 in 107 innings.

Van Eyk was a perfect 7-0 this season in 19 appearances, which included five starts. Van Eyk also recorded a pair of saves. Holton and outfielder Jackson Lueck played for Team USA last year.

Between the Lines

FSU track and field continued the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Friday.

On the Agenda

FSU track and field wraps up the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Saturday.

News and Notes

FSU as a university is celebrating 50 years of women’s athletics.

FSU men’s track and field finished 11th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The women finished tied for 14th.

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