Who is Jamie Arnold? Stats, notable records, and more about FSU player explored
Jamie Arnold enjoyed an impressive 2024 and is now an important player for the Florida State Seminoles. Arnold has been instrumental in the eighth-seeded Seminoles reaching the College World Series for the first time in five years.
Let's look at Arnold's career as we count down to the Seminoles matchup against the Volunteers.
Who is Jamie Arnold?
Jamie Arnold is a left-handed pitcher for the Florida State Seminoles. Arnold is in his sophomore season and is a 2024 Golden Spikes Award semifinalist.
Arnold has quite the skillset, and his fastball has reached the 90s in his collegiate baseball career. During his freshman season, he featured in 24 games (eight starts), finishing with a record of 6.34 ERA in 44 innings pitched. The Seminoles pitcher had 49 strikeouts but walked 27 hitters.
According to Brett Nevitt of Noles247, Arnold sat 88-89 miles per hour on his fastball as a freshman in 2023. However, after extensive work over the off-season with pitching coach Micah Posey, Arnold has improved to a range of 94-96 mph this season.
Jamie Arnold's FSU stats and records
Arnold is a key part of the Florida State Seminoles. Here's a look at his regular season stats with the program:
- 2023: 2-5 record, 6.34 ERA, 49 strikeouts, 27 walks, eight starts (24 games) and 44 innings pitched
- 2024: 11-3 record, 2.77 ERA, 155 strikeouts, 22 walks, 17 starts (18 games) and 100 2/3 innings pitched
- Career: 13-8 record, 3.86 ERA, 204 strikeouts, 49 walks, 25 starts (42 games) and 144 2/3 innings pitched
A notable record
Arnold accomplished quite the feat against UCF in the Tallahassee Regional. Arnold struck out the side on nine pitches to earn an immaculate inning.
The sophomore star pitcher struck out 5-6-7 hitters Jack Zyska, Braden Calise and Danny Neri. He swung on 0-2 counts to close out the side as Arnold ended the night with 12 strikeouts.
Will Jamie Arnold start against the Tennessee Vols in the College World Series?
According to Florida State head coach Link Jarrett, Arnold will likely start in the College World Series game against number one-seeded Tennessee.
Jarrett said:
"Jamie Arnold should be in good shape to open. He had a really good bullpen today. So we'll probably go in that direction."
Speaking on Arnold's ability to slow down a typically rapid Tennessee offense, Jarrett said:
"Getting off to a good start is huge, and when Arnold is on his game, he's as good as anybody I've ever seen. So, we just need him on it."
Arnold has thrown over 100 pitches in his last two games. He must be at his best against the Volunteers in the College World Series.