Chris Palmi is entering his second season with Seminole State College Baseball and will serve in an expanded role with additional recruiting responsibilities. A former collegiate student-athlete, Palmi brings firsthand playing experience and a strong commitment to player development to the Raider baseball program.
Since joining the Seminole State staff, Palmi has worked closely with the program's catchers and hitters while taking on an increasingly active role in recruiting. He began his coaching career at Osceola High School before joining the Raiders and has gained valuable experience working numerous high-level camps, showcases, and recruiting events, helping identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes while building relationships throughout the baseball community.
As a player, Palmi was a switch hitter who saw time at catcher, first base, and designated hitter throughout his collegiate career. He earned First Team Orange Belt Conference honors in 2021 and 2022 at Osceola High School before continuing his career at Lake-Sumter State College and Florida Memorial University. Throughout his playing career, he earned numerous academic honors, including conference, state, and national recognition, highlighted by NJCAA All-American Third Team Academic honors.
Palmi is dedicated to helping student-athletes excel both on the field and in the classroom while upholding the tradition of Raider Baseball.
He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership with a concentration in Sports Leadership.
