The Francis Marion University baseball team celebrated significant success in 2025, with three players earning All-Conference honors from Conference Carolinas. Senior Rijnaldo Euson secured the title of Pitcher of the Year, sophomore Charlie Bussey III was named Player of the Year, and coach Jeff Jefferson earned Coach of the Year accolades as his team finished the regular season with a 39-11 record, the best since 2012. Additionally, the Patriots clinched a share of the regular season title and set a program record for home victories. They are entering the conference tournament as the top seed and will compete against the winner of a preliminary play-in game.

By the Numbers
  • FMU finished the regular season with a 39-11 record, the best since 2012.
  • Bussey III leads the conference with a .429 batting average, 19 doubles, 55 RBIs, and has scored 60 runs.
  • Euson has an 11-2 record, 109 strikeouts, and a 2.76 ERA over 91.1 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • FMU is the top seed heading into the conference tournament this week.
  • The Patriots share the regular-season title with Young Harris College, each with a 22-8 conference record.
What's Next

The Patriots will face either Shorter University or Emmanuel University in their opening game of the conference tournament on Thursday at 11 a.m. Depending on the outcome, FMU could advance deeper into the postseason if they maintain their current performance levels.

Bottom Line

FMU's baseball team is experiencing a standout season, highlighted by individual player accolades and a strong overall performance. The combination of skilled players and a successful coaching strategy positions the Patriots as serious contenders in the conference tournament.