The Oklahoma Sooners, four-time defending women’s college world series national champions, are not the top-ranked team on Softball America’s preseason top 25 announced Monday. That title belongs to the Florida Gators. https://twitter.com/SoftbalAmerica/status/1878826878271938844 Erickson’s Return The Gators look to continue the success of their 54-win 2024 season. The team earned …
Read More »Invisible Opponent: Former Florida Players Unlock Baseball’s Sixth Tool
In a world where the game of baseball is different form than it once was, one thing will always be uniform: those playing the game are human beings with feelings, motivations, personal goals, physical challenges and more. For players who pursue a career in baseball, the odds are against them …
Read More »Retiring WRUF Icon Russell Leaving Lasting Impact at UF, CJC
Ever since he was a kid, Steve Russell only wanted to do three things: be a professional baseball player, be a coach or be a teacher. He realized early on that professional baseball wasn’t in the cards for him, so he needed to find another way to combine his love …
Read More »Florida Baseball hosts USF
The Florida Gators baseball team faces USF at 1 p.m. today at Condron Family Ballpark for a 15-inning doubleheader. There is no admission charge and gates open at noon. Coming From Win The Gators are coming back from a successful weekend in Jacksonville, winning two six-inning exhibition games, 2-1 and …
Read More »UF Baseball’s Wilson Says Team Is Forming Bond
A moment that college baseball players can only dream of: the College World Series. This moment was at the tip of the Florida Gators baseball team as it carried a strong run into the series. However, there time was short-lived as the Texas A&M Aggies snatched a 6-0 victory. While …
Read More »Florida Baseball Starts Fall Workouts
The Florida Gators baseball team starts fall practice today after an unexpected solid end to the season in June. Fans are buzzing with excitement to see how Florida prepares for this upcoming season. With new talent joining the team, and a few returning players, there is a new energy buzzing …
Read More »Former Florida Baseball Player Langford Shines With Walk-Off Hits For Rangers
Wyatt Langford, a former Florida Gator, has recorded a team-high three walk-off hits for the Texas Rangers this season. The last one was a grand slam Tuesday night to lift the Rangers over the New York Yankees, 7-4, at Globe Life Field. The Rangers have won three consecutive games via …
Read More »Florida Baseball: 5 Gators selected in MLB Draft
Five Florida Gators baseball players were selected in the three-day Major League Baseball Draft this week. At least four Gators were selected for the 15th time in the last 16 MLB Drafts. 📈#GatorMade // #GoGators pic.twitter.com/e5Q6NwVQh0 — Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) July 16, 2024 First baseman/pitcher Jac Caglianone was the …
Read More »Florida’s Caglianone Drafted No. 6 Overall By Kansas City
Florida two-way star Jac Caglianone was the No. 6 overall pick Sunday in the Major League Baseball Draft by the Kansas City Royals. The moment our guy found out.#GoGators pic.twitter.com/Td0YAAeDVj — Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) July 15, 2024 Caglianone ties former pitchers John Burke (1991) and A.J. Puk (2016) as …
Read More »Florida Athletics Program 4th In Learfield Directors’ Cup for 2023-24
On the strength of 11 teams placing in the top five in their respective sports, Florida finished fourth in the 2023-24 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings, the National Association of College Directors of Athletics announced Wednesday. Gators earns 4th in the Nation 🐊 🔸 Florida is the only program to finish …
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