On Monday night, D1BASEBALL released its annual MLB Draft: Top 100 College Prospects list. Out of the 36 SEC players included in the article, four of them play for the Orange & Blue. https://twitter.com/gatorsbb/status/1704225118006726803?s=46&t=y_a5N4wxDqW5OfvcGRBMjA The Four Horsemen At the top of the rankings, 2023 ABCA National Position Player of the …
Read More »Former UF Standout Wyatt Langford Excelling in Minor Leagues
Wyatt Langford was selected fourth overall by the Texas Rangers in the 2023 MLB Draft. The former UF star is excelling in the minors with multiple promotions over the past few months. https://twitter.com/RidersBaseball/status/1698833002694885577 Florida Standout Langford is one of the best hitters Florida baseball has produced. Langford was the third …
Read More »From the GNV to the ATL: Hurston Waldrep’s Path to the Pros
In this year’s MLB Draft, Hurston Waldrep was drafted 24th overall by the Atlanta Braves. Long before he became a Brave, he pitched for Southern Mississippi before transferring to the University of Florida. Greatness in Gainesville Hurston Waldrep knew the moment he stepped onto the University of Florida’s campus that …
Read More »Gator alum Colby Halter talks Going Pro
The MLB Draft was an exciting time to be a Florida Gator. Six Gators heard their names called during the three-day draft, but one had to wait a little longer than the others. Colby Halter, the ultimate team player, was willing to wait for his opportunity, just like in Omaha. …
Read More »Six Gators Selected in 2023 MLB Draft
The 2023 MLB Draft has officially come to a close and Florida baseball had its fingerprints all over the draft board. Six Gators heard their names called across the three-day event from July 9-11 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The figure puts Florida in a tie for eighth for …
Read More »MLB Draft: Day Two Recap
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 …
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