​Freshman outfielder Genson Veras wasted little time showing what he could bring to Florida State baseball’s lineup during his first fall with the program.Veras recorded two hits and two RBIs, including a solo home run, against the University of North Florida on Oct. 17. He closed the fall ball games with another home run and a game-high three RBIs during the Garnet & Gold All-Star Game on Oct. 30. After displaying his power throughout the fall, Veras was selected as this week’s ’Nole of the Week.The Plantation, Fla. native, who hit 19 home runs at TNXL Academy before arriving in Tallahassee, comes from a baseball family. His father, José Veras, pitched 10 seasons in Major League Baseball.The FSView spoke with Veras about his transition to collegiate baseball, what he hopes to contribute during his freshman season, and the music, food, and routines that keep him locked in. Veras adjusts to the faster collegiate game FSViewQ: I was at the North Florida game when you hit the home run. How did you feel?Veras: I felt amazing. I felt really good. I dedicated that one especially to my mom. I told her I had her back that day, and that ended up happening. More: Florida State baseball splits fall doubleheader with North FloridaQ: What made Florida State the right place for you? Veras: It just stood out to me more than other schools, especially when I got to high school. Me being from South Florida, there were a lot of, obviously, the University of Miami and the University of Florida, but Florida State was always a school that stood out to me. Especially the people down there, it was like they had Florida State in their blood. It just always stood out to me. Q: What has been the biggest adjustment from high school baseball to playing at the collegiate level? Veras: [College] baseball is faster, for sure. It’s a faster pace of game, and you just have to maintain more focus. You have to keep doing the right things. The obstacles are still going to be the obstacles, but it’s just a faster pace of game. Q: What part of your game improved the most during fall ball? Veras: Slowing down the game, pitch selection and knowing what they’re going to do to me and how they’re going to do it early on. Just being mentally prepared going into the game and knowing what they’re going to throw. Q: What are you hoping to contribute to the team during your freshman season? Veras: Just to be that guy, be a good guy on and off the field and always have my teammates’ backs. I want to provide that power in the lineup and just help the team win. Music, food, and life beyond baseball Q: How do players choose their walk-up songs, and have you ever regretted one of yours? Veras: I have regretted one of my walk-up songs. I would say my freshman year. It was a Spanish song. It was not family-friendly, but the good thing was that a lot of people didn’t really understand it. A lot of the guys pick because of the beat. I picked mine mostly because of th