Three players from Francis Marion University's baseball team received ABCA All-Region honors: Charlie Bussey III, Ethan McAnally, and Riley Orr. Bussey III was named the ABCA Southeast Region Player of the Year and is a consensus first-team selection. He achieved historic stats, including becoming one of only three players in NCAA Division II history to record over 100 hits and runs in a single season. McAnally secured a first-team spot in his debut season, while Orr earned second-team recognition. This marks a significant achievement for the Patriots, who made their first Super Regionals appearance in 2026.

By the Numbers
  • Bussey III recorded 118 runs, breaking the Division II record for single-season runs scored.
  • McAnally ranked second nationally with 104 RBIs, tied for second-most in DII history.
Yes, But

Despite their individual successes, the team fell short of making it to the NCAA Division II College World Series, losing one game shy of the final goal.

State of Play
  • The Patriots ended the season with a program-record 46 victories.
  • They earned their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012.
What's Next

As the team builds on this season's successes, they aim to continue improving and vie for a spot in the NCAA College World Series next year.

Bottom Line

The achievements of Bussey III, McAnally, and Orr highlight a historic season for Francis Marion baseball, setting high expectations for the future as they aim for national prominence.