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Florida State announces revised contract for baseball coach Link Jarrett

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FSU baseball coach Link Jarrett - © Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

One day after Tennessee skipper Tony Vitello was hired by the San Francisco Giants, Florida State announced it has reached an agreement on a contract revision for manager Link Jarrett. The program announced the news in a press release on Thursday afternoon.

Jarrett, who has led Florida State to a 114-64 record with a trip to Omaha and another trip to the NCAA Super Regionals, is set to enter his fourth season this spring. He’ll do so with more security now and a reaffirmed commitment to the Seminoles.

Florida State did not announce details on the contract revision for Link Jarrett. Those will come at a later date, following the ratification of the deal.

“Since the final out of our season in June, I have met constantly with FSU leadership to discuss ways for us to continue to enhance our program,” Jarrett said in the press release. “Their dedication and support to FSU baseball and myself is second to none.

“I am humbled and proud to be the leader of Seminole Baseball. I’m thankful to our amazing fan base, President Richard McCullough, Michael Alford, Peter Collins and the Board of Trustees, and Stephen Ponder as we continue to develop elite student-athletes and compete for championships.”

The news at Florida State comes amid potential turmoil with football coach Mike Norvell. Norvell is under fire after a poor start to the season for the second year in a row.

But for now, the Seminoles are confident they’ve got the right man in baseball. Link Jarrett is their guy, and they plan to keep him.

“Link’s performance as our head coach has been nothing short of outstanding,” athletics director Michael Alford said. “His commitment to FSU and the baseball program embodies our unified and aligned relationship. It wouldn’t make sense for Link Jarrett to be anywhere else. He grew up in this community, played here, and married an FSU cheerleader. There’s no better place for Link and his family than Tallahassee, and we wanted to solidify that. He knows more than anyone what FSU baseball is all about, and he’s brought it to life on the field as our head coach. This is where he belongs.”