After an early exit in the regional playoffs last season, the Gator baseball team strives for a better season. Reflecting on Last Season Despite beginning the season ranked in the top 10, the Gators fell early in the regional playoff last season. The Gators ended their season in Lubbock, Texas …
Read More »Florida Pitcher Tommy Mace Hopes for a Better Season on the Mound
The Florida Gator baseball team is looking to stay positive in hopes of a better season this year. One player, in particular, is starting pitcher Tommy Mace. He started his baseball career as a pitcher for Sunlake High school before making his way to UF. During his final year at …
Read More »The Gators Ace eyes his returns to the Mound
The Florida Gators baseball season is right around the corner. The countdown has begun to witness star-pitcher Jack Leftwich return to the mound. Leftwich suffered a blister injury on his pitching hand last spring, causing him to miss a lengthy amount of time in the regular season that ended up …
Read More »Garrett Milchin looks for comeback
It’s been two-and-a-half years since Garrett Milchin has played baseball for the Florida Gators. But after multiple elbow surgeries, he will finally try to make a comeback. History The red-shirt sophomore from Windermere appeared in 19 games during his freshmen season. He made two starts and finished with a 4-2 …
Read More »Pete Alonso Named NL Rookie of the Year
Pete Alonso stepped into the batter’s box, waggled his bat once and watched a fastball from Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz come down the heart of the plate. Alonso stepped through, transferred his weight forward and effortlessly sent the pitch sailing in the opposite direction. The ball dropped over the …
Read More »Pete Alonso Continues Historic Rookie Season
The dream season for Pete Alonso continues. The former Florida Gator has busted onto the scene in his rookie season. The New York Mets and the rest of baseball once again saw why Alonso will most likely be the NL Rookie of The Year. In Wednesday’s game against the Colorado …
Read More »Mets’ Pete Alonso sets NL rookie home run record
With one swing of the bat, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made history. The 24-year-old rookie set the National League rookie home run record with 40 home runs and counting on Sunday. The previous record holder, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger, set the previous mark at 39 home runs …
Read More »2019 MLB All-Star Game Recap
The American League defeated the National League 4-3 in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland on Tuesday. For the seventh year in a row, the NL came out victorious. What Happened The American League pitchers had an impressive showing on the mound. They struck out a total of 16 …
Read More »Gators Athletics Finishes No. 3 in the Learfield IMG College Directors Cup
All University of Florida sports lay dormant for these scorching summer months, but the Gators are still making waves in the sports world. Florida Gator athletics finished third in the Learfield IMG College Director’s Cup. Florida has placed in the top-5 in these rankings each of the last 11 years. …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
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