Florida State baseball starting lineup today: Who's starting for the Seminoles?

The Florida State Seminoles are among the teams still alive in the 2024 College World Series. They are ready to battle against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the elimination bracket on Wednesday afternoon. So what is the team's projected starting lineup? And which players have been doing well throughout the year and should shine here?

Florida State starting lineup projection for June 18

The Florida State Seminoles are among the better offensive teams in the College World Series. Here's their projected starting lineup ahead of their elimination bracket game against the North Carolina Tar Heels:

1. CF Max Williams
2. 3B Cam Smith
3. RF James Tibbs III
4. DH Marco Dinges
5. Jaime Ferrer
6. 1B Daniel Cantu
7. SS Alex Lodise
8. 2B Drew Faurot
9. C Jaxson West

Florida State stars to watch

James Tibbs III

James Tibbs III has been one of the most significant bats in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He has started in all 64 games throughout the season, with a .366 batting average and a 1.280 OPS.

He has been among the most significant power bats with 28 home runs, 95 RBIs and 73 runs scored. However, he has been a five-tool player as he also has stolen eight bases on nine attempts. Tibbs has been a significant factor in the middle of the lineup. His 56:35 walk-to-strikeout ratio shows his ability to dominate at all times.

Cam Smith

Cam Smith has been doing well in the second spot of the order for the Seminoles. He has a remarkable 104 hits and a .400 batting average. He has 16 home runs and 57 RBIs while also hitting for a team-high 22 doubles.

Smith is also one of the more significant contact bats in the country, as he has 43 walks compared to 46 strikeouts. With his ability to set the table and having James Tibbs III protecting in the order, it will be a challenge to pitch to Smith.