TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) is pleased to announce its Division II Baseball Awards for the 2024 season.
The 13-member All-FCSAA team, which includes the Fireman of the Year, also recognizes the Player and Pitcher of the Year and was voted on by the FCSAA's six Division II baseball coaches.
Separate from the All-FCSAA vote, coaches selected a Gold Glove Team and Defensive Player of the Year.
Division II All-FCSAA/All-NJCAA Region 8
FCSAA Division II Player of the Year
Chris Arroyo, Pasco-Hernando State
Sophomore | Designated Hitter | Gurabo, P.R.
Previously named the Sun-Lakes Conference Player of the Year...appeared in 41 games...two-way player leads the FCSAA with a .401 batting average, .816 slugging percentage and 17 home runs...has also driven in 47 runs and scored 56...on the mound he has posted a 4-4 record and 3.72 ERA...has five complete games...a two-time NJCAA Region 8 DII Player of the Week in 2024.
FCSAA Division II Pitcher of the Year
Michael Savarese, Pasco-Hernando State
Freshman | RHP | Brooksville, Fla.
Previously named the Sun-Lakes Conference Pitcher of the Year...appeared in 14 games...claimed FCSAA Division II's Triple Crown, leading the Association in wins (9), strikeouts (95) and ERA (2.88)...named NJCAA Region 8 DII Pitcher of the Week on April 16.
FCSAA Division II Fireman of the Year
Jacob Hardy, South Florida State
Sophomore | RHP | Okeechobee, Fla.
Previously named the Sun-Lakes Conference Fireman of the Year...has appeared in 21 games but only made one start en route to an 8-0 record and one save...has posted a 3.42 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 47.1 innings pitched.
Infield
Derek Bermudez, South Florida State
Sophomore | Miramar, Fla.
Appeared in 51 games...has a .370 batting average and nine home runs...leads the FCSAA with 60 RBI...named NJCAA Region 8 DII Player of the Week on April 2.
Ryan Jenkins, Lake-Sumter State
Sophomore | Winter Haven, Fla.
Appeared in 53 games...has a .383 batting average, two home runs and 40 RBI...also has 12 stolen bases and leads the FCSAA with 19 doubles and 75 hits.
Andon Lewis, St. Johns River State
Sophomore | Calhoun, Ga.
Appeared in 39 games...has a .365 batting average, shares the team lead with 11 home runs and has also driven in 50 runs.
Gabe Roque, Palm Beach State
Freshman | Jupiter, Fla.
Appeared in 38 games...has a .378 batting average, two home runs and 26 RBI.
Outfield
Aiden Corn, Pasco-Hernando State
Sophomore | Venice, Fla.
Appeared in 52 games...has posted a .387 batting average, nine home runs and 50 RBI...also has an FCSAA-best 23 stolen bases...a two-time NJCAA Region 8 DII Player of the Week in 2024...only repeat All-FCSAA honoree from 2023.
Mike Cuello, South Florida State
Freshman | Naples, Fla.
Appeared in 52 games...has a .339 batting average, nine home runs and 56 RBI...named NJCAA Region 8 DII Player of the Week on March 5.
Nathan Gagnon, St. Johns River State
Sophomore | Otterburn Park, QBC, Canada
Appeared in 55 games...batted .376 with five home runs and 29 RBI...leads the FCSAA with 64 runs scored, four triples and .543 on-base percentage...named NJCAA Region 8 DII Player of the Week on February 6.
Catcher
Eddiel Tolentino, Pasco-Hernando State
Sophomore | Kissimmee, Fla.
Appeared in 42 games...batted .263 with eight home runs and 34 RBI.
Pitcher
Josh Cone, Pasco-Hernando State
Freshman | LHP | Bradenton, Fla.
Has appeared in 14 games, all but two coming relief...posted a record of 1-4 with two saves...2.11 ERA in 38.1 innings...struck out 39 batters.
Danny Lazaro, St. Johns River State
Freshman | LHP | Tampa, Fla.
Has appeared in 14 games...is 5-4 with a 3.80 ERA...has struck out 57 in in 68.2 innings.
FCSAA Division II/Region 8 Gold Glove Team
- LF: Luke Bentley, Lake-Sumter State
- CF: Adrian Davis, South Florida State
- RF: Andrew Merchant, Lake-Sumter State
- 1B: Luke Dickerson, Pasco-Hernando State
- 2B: Billy Girgis, Florida State College at Jacksonville
- SS: Ryan Jenkins, Lake-Sumter State
- 3B: Cade Crews, Palm Beach State
- C: Eddiel Tolentino, Pasco-Hernando State
FCSAA Division II Defensive Player of the Year
Adrian Davis, South Florida State
Sophomore | OF | West Chester, Ohio
Previously named the Sun-Lakes Conference Defensive Player of the Year...appeared in 45 games...committed only two errors in 113 total chances...recorded 110 putouts and one assist from the outfield...posted a .982 fielding percentage.