Arnold, Bailey and Lodise Named All-Americans as Three Earn All-Region
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State baseball team earned three All-America honors by Perfect Game and three All-Region accolades by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) on Tuesday.
Junior left-handed starter Jamie Arnold and junior shortstop are named Alex Lodise are First Team All-Americans and freshman first baseman Myles Bailey earned Freshman First Team All-America accolades by Perfect Game. Arnold, Lodise and junior center fielder Max Williams were bestowed with Southeast All-Region Team distinction by the ABCA, with Arnold and Lodise selected to the first team and Williams on the second team.
As the first All-America team is announced of the 2025 postseason, Arnold is now an All-American in back-to-back years after he was recognized on five lists as a sophomore in 2024, including four first teams. Bailey is FSU’s first Freshman All-American since three players were honored in 2022.
With Arnold and Lodise, the Seminoles have multiple First Team All-Americans in back-to-back years for the first time since a three-year run from 1997-99. A year ago, Arnold was joined by consensus First Team All-American James Tibbs III.
Florida State has multiple ABCA All-Region First Team honorees in consecutive years for the first time since 2018-19.
Arnold, Bailey, Lodise and Williams helped the Seminoles to a second consecutive NCAA Super Regional appearance in 2025 with a 42-16 record. As all four earned All-ACC honors, FSU went 17-10 in the conference and finished in second place with a .630 winning percentage. The ACC runner-up finish and No. 2 seed at the conference tournament were the team’s best since 2014. Arnold and Lodise were selected as team captains.
With an 8-2 record, Arnold finished 10th in the country in strikeouts (119) and 17th in strikeouts per nine innings (12.65). He was third in the ACC in WHIP (1.06) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.41), fourth in ERA (2.98) and hits allowed per nine innings (6.70) and sixth in wins (8). In 15 starts, Arnold allowed 28 earned runs on 63 hits in 84.2 innings with 27 walks and a .208 opponent batting average.
A First Team All-ACC honoree and Tallahassee Regional Most Outstanding Player, Arnold was a Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist. Named to the National Pitcher of the Year Award Watch List, he was recognized as the ACC Pitcher of the Week on April 14.
One of the nation’s most prolific hitters and best defenders, Lodise had a breakout 2025 campaign. He ranked No. 9 in the country in hits (95), No 11 in total bases (170) No. 12 in hits per game (1.64) and No. 23 in batting average (.394). Lodise was third in the ACC in RBI (68), fourth in slugging percentage (.705) and fifth in triples (3). He hit 17 home runs, had 18 doubles, scored 62 runs with 27 walks and was a perfect 6-of-6 in stolen base attempts. With a .977 fielding percentage, Lodise was part of 34 double plays and committed just five errors in 216 total fielding chances.
While starting all 58 of FSU’s games at shortstop, Lodise had at least one hit in 48 of those 58 games played, with 31 multi-hit games. He notched three or more hits in 13 games, which is more than the number of times he was held hitless (10) and almost as many games as he had just one hit (17). Additionally, Lodise is believed to be the first player in major college or professional baseball history to complete the cycle with a walk-off grand slam. The historic performance to beat rival Florida in his hometown of Jacksonville on March 25 was one of seven game-winning hits for Lodise in 2025.
The ACC Player of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Lodise was named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, which both recognize the best player in the country. He also is a finalist for Brooks Wallace Award, which is presented to the nation’s top shortstop, and was named the NCBWA District 3 Player of the Year. Lodise was recognized as the midseason National Player of the Year and the country’s No. 1-ranked shortstop late in the season.
Bailey finished his inaugural FSU campaign ranked No. 2 in the ACC in home runs (19) and No. 7 in slugging percentage (.663). While starting 56 games at first base, he hit .327 with 66 hits, 11 doubles and 56 RBI. Bailey scored 50 runs with 134 total bases and walked 32 times in 202 at-bats. He stole four bases in five attempts. In the field, Bailey notched a .990 fielding percentage with 384 putouts.
Selected to the Tallahassee Regional All-Regional Team, Bailey’s impressive postseason showing also included ACC All-Tournament Team accolades. He was recognized on the ACC All-Freshman Team.
Williams was second in the ACC with 19 home runs. In 57 games and 234 at-bats, he hit .316 with 74 hits, nine doubles, 53 RBI, 140 total bases and 47 runs scored. Williams notched a .598 slugging percentage and walked 19 times with two stolen bases in three attempts. His fielding percentage of .991 came with 111 putouts and three assists in center field.
A Second Team All-ACC honoree, Williams is recognized with a postseason regional or national award for the first time in his career.
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
Junior left-handed starter Jamie Arnold and junior shortstop are named Alex Lodise are First Team All-Americans and freshman first baseman Myles Bailey earned Freshman First Team All-America accolades by Perfect Game. Arnold, Lodise and junior center fielder Max Williams were bestowed with Southeast All-Region Team distinction by the ABCA, with Arnold and Lodise selected to the first team and Williams on the second team.
As the first All-America team is announced of the 2025 postseason, Arnold is now an All-American in back-to-back years after he was recognized on five lists as a sophomore in 2024, including four first teams. Bailey is FSU’s first Freshman All-American since three players were honored in 2022.
With Arnold and Lodise, the Seminoles have multiple First Team All-Americans in back-to-back years for the first time since a three-year run from 1997-99. A year ago, Arnold was joined by consensus First Team All-American James Tibbs III.
Florida State has multiple ABCA All-Region First Team honorees in consecutive years for the first time since 2018-19.
Arnold, Bailey, Lodise and Williams helped the Seminoles to a second consecutive NCAA Super Regional appearance in 2025 with a 42-16 record. As all four earned All-ACC honors, FSU went 17-10 in the conference and finished in second place with a .630 winning percentage. The ACC runner-up finish and No. 2 seed at the conference tournament were the team’s best since 2014. Arnold and Lodise were selected as team captains.
With an 8-2 record, Arnold finished 10th in the country in strikeouts (119) and 17th in strikeouts per nine innings (12.65). He was third in the ACC in WHIP (1.06) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.41), fourth in ERA (2.98) and hits allowed per nine innings (6.70) and sixth in wins (8). In 15 starts, Arnold allowed 28 earned runs on 63 hits in 84.2 innings with 27 walks and a .208 opponent batting average.
A First Team All-ACC honoree and Tallahassee Regional Most Outstanding Player, Arnold was a Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist. Named to the National Pitcher of the Year Award Watch List, he was recognized as the ACC Pitcher of the Week on April 14.
One of the nation’s most prolific hitters and best defenders, Lodise had a breakout 2025 campaign. He ranked No. 9 in the country in hits (95), No 11 in total bases (170) No. 12 in hits per game (1.64) and No. 23 in batting average (.394). Lodise was third in the ACC in RBI (68), fourth in slugging percentage (.705) and fifth in triples (3). He hit 17 home runs, had 18 doubles, scored 62 runs with 27 walks and was a perfect 6-of-6 in stolen base attempts. With a .977 fielding percentage, Lodise was part of 34 double plays and committed just five errors in 216 total fielding chances.
While starting all 58 of FSU’s games at shortstop, Lodise had at least one hit in 48 of those 58 games played, with 31 multi-hit games. He notched three or more hits in 13 games, which is more than the number of times he was held hitless (10) and almost as many games as he had just one hit (17). Additionally, Lodise is believed to be the first player in major college or professional baseball history to complete the cycle with a walk-off grand slam. The historic performance to beat rival Florida in his hometown of Jacksonville on March 25 was one of seven game-winning hits for Lodise in 2025.
The ACC Player of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Lodise was named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, which both recognize the best player in the country. He also is a finalist for Brooks Wallace Award, which is presented to the nation’s top shortstop, and was named the NCBWA District 3 Player of the Year. Lodise was recognized as the midseason National Player of the Year and the country’s No. 1-ranked shortstop late in the season.
Bailey finished his inaugural FSU campaign ranked No. 2 in the ACC in home runs (19) and No. 7 in slugging percentage (.663). While starting 56 games at first base, he hit .327 with 66 hits, 11 doubles and 56 RBI. Bailey scored 50 runs with 134 total bases and walked 32 times in 202 at-bats. He stole four bases in five attempts. In the field, Bailey notched a .990 fielding percentage with 384 putouts.
Selected to the Tallahassee Regional All-Regional Team, Bailey’s impressive postseason showing also included ACC All-Tournament Team accolades. He was recognized on the ACC All-Freshman Team.
Williams was second in the ACC with 19 home runs. In 57 games and 234 at-bats, he hit .316 with 74 hits, nine doubles, 53 RBI, 140 total bases and 47 runs scored. Williams notched a .598 slugging percentage and walked 19 times with two stolen bases in three attempts. His fielding percentage of .991 came with 111 putouts and three assists in center field.
A Second Team All-ACC honoree, Williams is recognized with a postseason regional or national award for the first time in his career.
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
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