Micah Posey reveals why he wanted to join Link Jarrett's staff at Florida State
New Florida State pitching coach Micah Posey is a Tallahassee, Fla., native and an alum of the Seminoles. The opportunity to return to place he knows so well was obviously a major draw to the 40-year-old coach.
But the chance to work with head coach Link Jarrett was also something that drew Posey to take the job with Florida State
“The opportunity to work with Link, I’m a huge believer in him,” Posey said during his introductory press conference. “That was, to be honest with you, a big draw in coming back. I felt very comfortable with what he’s going to build and I know he’s a proven winner and his attention to detail, I couldn’t be more excited to work with Link Jarrett. He’s one of the best in the country.”
Jarrett just completed his first season with the rebuilding Seminoles. The 51-year-old Jarrett played for legendary coach Mike Martin at Florida State in the 1990s and took the head coaching job in Tallahassee after three years leading Notre Dame.
Posey was drafted in the 15th round of the 2001 MLB Draft by the Anaheim Angels out of high school. He signed and played six seasons of minor league and independent league baseball. He was named a Midwest League All-Star in 2004.
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He earned his degree from Florida State after his college career, graduating in 2011 with a degree in marketing.
Posey started his college coaching career as the pitching coach at Elon during the 2013 season. Among the players he coached at Elon included future first round pick and current George Kirby pitcher George Kirby. He then moved to East Tennessee State for the 2018 season and then Dallas Baptist for the 2021 season.
The Conference USA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2023, Posey had a very successful run leading the Patriots pitching staff. The team made the NCAA Tournament all three seasons and he coached three All-Americans.
“I’ll be honest with you, being in the other dugout, Link’s offenses are a pain in the neck,” Posey said. “I’m glad we’re in the same dugout. His ability to spoil pitches with two strikes is very annoying. His offenses were very pesky. They had good blends of power, compete, they could run the bases, they could hit for average. (Seminoles director of player development) Sean Guite, who’s on staff, I remember that guy was hitting .400 at one point when we played them.”