**ACC Baseball Etc.: A Preview of the Miami Hurricanes Season**
The 2025 college baseball season is just around the corner, and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is shaping up to be one of the most competitive conferences in the country. In this episode of ACC Baseball Etc., second-year Miami head coach JD Arteaga joins Daron Vaught and Danny Graves to preview the upcoming Hurricanes season.
Coach Arteaga, who is in his second year at the helm of the Hurricanes, has high hopes for his team. “We’ve got a lot of talent and depth on our roster,” he said. “I think we’re going to be a competitive team, but we’ve also got to make sure we’re playing smart baseball and taking care of the little things.”
The Hurricanes are looking to build on a successful 2024 season, which saw them finish with a 38-23 overall record and a 16-14 mark in the ACC. They will return several key players from last year’s team, including junior right-hander Chris Hernandez, who was named a Freshman All-American in 2024.
Hernandez is one of several talented pitchers on the Hurricanes’ staff, and he’s expected to play a key role in the team’s rotation this season. “Chris is a talented kid, and he’s got a great arm,” Arteaga said. “He’s got the potential to be a top-of-the-rotation starter, and we’re excited to see him grow and develop this season.”
The Hurricanes will also be counting on several position players to step up and make an impact this season. One of those players is junior outfielder Tyler Johnson, who hit.305 with four home runs and 25 RBIs in 2024. “Tyler is a talented player who can really hit,” Arteaga said. “He’s got a good approach at the plate, and he’s capable of hitting anywhere in the order.”
The Hurricanes will open the 2025 season on February 14th against the Florida Gators, and they will play a total of 54 regular-season games before the start of the ACC Tournament. “We’re looking forward to a challenging schedule this season,” Arteaga said. “We’ll play some of the best teams in the country, and we’ll have to be ready to play our best baseball every night.”
**FAQ**
Q: What are the Hurricanes’ biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into the 2025 season?
A: The Hurricanes’ biggest strength is their depth and talent on the mound, with several experienced pitchers returning from last year’s team. Their biggest weakness may be their offense, which struggled at times in 2024.
Q: Who are some key players to watch for the Hurricanes this season?
A: Chris Hernandez is one of the top pitchers on the team, and Tyler Johnson is a talented outfielder who can really hit. Other key players to watch include junior third baseman Anthony Gutierrez and senior catcher Justin McCann.
Q: What are the Hurricanes’ goals for the 2025 season?
A: The Hurricanes are looking to win the ACC Championship and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. They also hope to improve their team’s overall record and RPI ranking.
**Conclusion**
The Miami Hurricanes are looking to build on a successful 2024 season, and they have the talent and depth to make a run at the ACC Championship and the NCAA Tournament. With a strong pitching staff and several key position players returning, the Hurricanes are poised to be one of the top teams in the conference this season.
