Lots of Gators are on the Opening Day roster for the 2022 season. With Opening Day only two days away, the former Gators are eager to get back on the field. Although each of the players is on their own professional journey, each has had his own set of accomplishments. …
Read More »MLB Free Agent Signings
Following the conclusion of the extensive 2021-2022 MLB lockout, free agency ensued immediately. Players have just under a month to make a decision before Opening Day kicks off on April 7. Players began signing contracts on March 13, with several notable players leaving their previous teams to ink long-term deals. …
Read More »MLB is Back in Full Swing
Major League Baseball is officially back. There were questions as to whether there would be a MLB season after games were canceled and owners and players could not come to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. Now, both parties have a new agreement in place and the free agency …
Read More »Jonathan India Earns NL Rookie of the Year
Former Florida Gator infielder Jonathan India has been named National League Rookie of the Year. https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1460387224999145481 He led the Florida Gators to their first NCAA title in 2017 and was selected fifth overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. India is the second former Gator to earn this title in the …
Read More »Former Gator Mark Kolozsvary Gets Called to the Big Leagues
The Florida Gators crafted a Major League Baseball talent in Mark Kolozsvary, who made his way to the Cincinnati Reds’ roster Monday night. Once Kolozsvary plays a game, he becomes the 78th Gator in history to play for an MLB team. Overwhelming Support Kolozsvary’s promotion comes after four seasons in …
Read More »Jonathan India Makes Gator Nation Proud with Reds
Former Gator Jonathan India is having an incredible MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds. Since his first game in April, the Florida native has hit 11 home runs and knocked home 44 RBI. India also holds a .401 on-base percentage. His impressive performances just earned him National League Rookie of …
Read More »Update on former Gators in MLB
With less than a month to go before the 2021 MLB Draft, more Gators will make their impact in the pros. Meanwhile, four current Gators made the MLB Pipeline top 200 prospect list. The players include pitchers Tommy Mace and Jack Leftwich, outfielder Jud Fabian and catcher Nathan Hickey. As …
Read More »Yankees’ Jay Bruce Retires Midway Through Season
New York Yankees’ outfielder and first basemen Jay Bruce announced that he would retire following Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1383814045942181893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1383814045942181893%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Fjay-bruce-announces-retirement-2021 Sudden Departure Bruce informed Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone of his decision during a private meeting on Friday and made his announcement to the public on Sunday. His …
Read More »Cleveland Indians Shane Bieber Sets MLB Strikeout Record
Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, striking out 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 6-3 on Sunday. Bieber became the first pitcher in MLB history to begin the season with four straight starts with at least 10 strikeouts since the …
Read More »Former Gator Jonathan India Continues Hot Start with Reds
Gator fans know what Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jonathan India is capable of. From 2016-2018, India played college ball under Kevin O’Sullivan. The 2018 SEC Player of the Year had a storied career at Florida. In 2017, he was a starter for the University of Florida’s lone College World Series victory. …
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