The second day of the Major League Baseball draft was just as exciting as the first. As 244 names were called in rounds three through 10, lifelong dreams became reality. Two former Gators were selected on Monday. This brings the total to five Florida draftees thus far. Day 2 of …
Read More »Gator Appearances in the MLB All-Star Break
The Florida Gators are one of the leading teams in the nation when it comes to the number of players found on MLB rosters. Specifically, some of these players have even made appearances in the All-Stars. Pete “Polar Bear” Alonso for the Mets Pete Alonso, a former Gator who currently plays …
Read More »Gators Baseball Stars Welcomed to the Big Leagues
As the 2023 MLB draft kicked off last night, a handful of Gators would hope to hear their names called. After a difficult loss in the National Championship, there were numerous members from the ball club who would be looking to start a new beginning. With three players being taken …
Read More »2023 MLB Draft: Who’s Going Where?
This year’s MLB Draft is now less than one week away, and there are plenty of big names in the 2023 class. The draft kicks off on July 9 at 7 p.m. EDT in Seattle. LSU standouts Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are expected to go back-to-back as the first …
Read More »Heading to the Show: Next Steps For Gators Baseball’s Finest
While the Florida Gators fell just short of the crown in Omaha, a number of Gators may hear their names later this week at the MLB Draft. Plain and Simple, Just Like Wyatt Likes It No. 3 Draft prospect Wyatt Langford hammers this one 114.4 mph off the bat, sending …
Read More »Gators Baseball Dominates LSU 24-4, Forces Game 3 for National Championship
The Florida Gator baseball teams took to Charles Schwab Field in a do or die game two of the Men’s College World Series finals against LSU on Sunday. The Gators came out in a dominant 24-4 victory over the Tigers, forcing a game three Monday for the National Championship. Play …
Read More »College World Series: Gators Baseball Must Win Sunday
College baseball’s biggest stage is set as the Florida Gators and LSU Tigers meet for a best-of-three Championship finale. Florida dropped game one 4-3 on Saturday and must win Sunday to force a game three Monday. In the Spotlight The biggest storyline of Saturday night’s matchup was LSU starter Tyler …
Read More »Florida and LSU Set for College World Series Final
In a 2017 series rematch, the No. 2 Florida Gators will take on the No. 5 LSU Tigers in the College World Series Final in Omaha, Nebraska. The stage is set!#MCWS x @LSUbaseball x @GatorsBB pic.twitter.com/FUXcBCCUpR — NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 23, 2023 This will be the first time …
Read More »NBA Draft Recap: Multiple SEC Players Selected; Castleton and Fudge Join Lakers
Ten players from the Southeastern Conference were selected in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday. Additionally, two former Florida players signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Two Gators Join Lakers Despite not being selected in the draft, former Gators Colin Castelton and Alex Fudge are joining the Lakers, according to ESPN’s …
Read More »Florida Baseball Lands Freshman All-American
Former Alabama infielder Colby Shelton is transferring to Florida, he announced on his Twitter Thursday afternoon. He entered the transfer portal June 15. Excited for what is next! Go Gators!! 🐊 pic.twitter.com/T5SRYvtzYJ — Colby Shelton (@ColbyShelton9) June 22, 2023 The Lithia, Florida, native was one of the best sluggers in …
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