No. 5 Florida State baseball takes on Troy

Florida State received some devastating news this week as their most valuable player’s year was over after playing just one game. Florida State announced earlier today that the preseason All-American, and Golden Spikes Award nominee will undergo surgery on Thursday morning to repair a torn UCL. Recovery timelines for Tommy John surgery vary, however, in a best-case scenario Holton will resume throwing activities in 6-7 months before possibly returning to action after 9-10 months of rehab.

FSU will throw Cole Sands, Drew Parrish and freshmen Austin Pollock this weekend against Troy.

There is no question this hurts the Seminoles in multiple facets because not only was he a true frontline ace, Holton was also going to play first base on days he didn’t pitch. The ‘Noles still have a great deal of talent and can have a very successful season. But a deep run into the postseason without a stud starter is a tall task.There is no question this hurts the Seminoles in multiple facets because not only was he a true frontline ace, Holton was also going to play first base on days he didn’t pitch. The ‘Noles still have a great deal of talent and can have a very successful season. But a deep run into the postseason without a stud starter is a tall task.