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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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Former Alabama infielder Colby Shelton is transferring to Florida, he announced on his Twitter Thursday afternoon. He entered the transfer portal June 15. https://twitter.com/ColbyShelton9/status/1671939904857620482 The Lithia, Florida, native was one of the best sluggers in college baseball last season. He hit 25 home runs, setting the single-season record for a …

The No. 1 Wake Forest Deamon Deacons and No. 5 LSU Tigers faced off Wednesday night, with a chance for Wake Forest to secure their spot in the finals. However, LSU brought the heat and momentum, defeating the Deamon Deacons 5-2. Now, the two teams will match up again Thursday …

Florida baseball opened the Men’s College World Series in a thrilling fashion on Friday. The Gators rallied to make a dramatic comeback for a 6-5 win over Virginia. https://twitter.com/ellie_shreve/status/1669841019284647942?s=20 Rally in the Ninth The Gators entered the bottom of the ninth with a 5-3 deficit. Ty Evans would step up …

The Florida Gator baseball team swept South Carolina with two consecutive victories in the Gainesville Super Regional to punch their ticket to college baseball’s biggest dance – Omaha. The Gators are headed to the College World Series for the 13th time and for the first time since 2018. For the …