Manny Lantigua brings two-way upside and early bullpen polish for Florida State
In the 2026 season, Manny Lantigua flashed real value for Florida State as a freshman right-hander, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.59 ERA in 5.2 innings while striking out 6 against 4 walks, and he was trusted in six games by the Seminoles[1][2]. The bigger story: he arrived as a RHP/INF with legit infield pedigree too, earning preseason All-America attention and a Perfect Game Florida ranking of No. 22 overall and No. 7 among shortstops, which hints at uncommon athleticism and matchup flexibility[1]. He’s the kind of arm-and-bat utility piece coaches love to stash because the ceiling is higher than the raw stat line says[1][3].
