Tuesday night’s game against Jacksonville wasn’t even close. A four-hour 13-3 blowout. Wednesday night’s contest was on the other end of the spectrum. Florida defeated the Jacksonville University Dolphins on 4-3 on a walk off single by freshman Isaac Nunez Wednesday night. The second-ranked Gators move to 5-0 before a …
Read More »Gator Great, David Ross, on managing the Chicago Cubs
Former Gator, David Ross, was announced as the General Manager of the Chicago Cubs this past off-season. After taking the Cubs to a historic World Series victory in 2016, Ross looks to lead the team but in a new role. Early Career Ross started off his collegiate career at Auburn …
Read More »Florida Baseball Cruises Past Jacksonville University in Midweek Match up
The Florida Gator baseball team is now 4-0 on the season after cruising past Jacksonville University 13-3 on the road Tuesday night. The Gators carried their opening weekend momentum at the plate into Tuesday’s victory over the Dolphins as they recorded a total 16 hits on the night. Young talent continued …
Read More »Florida Baseball Faces Jacksonville University in Midweek Matchups
Florida Gators baseball returns to the diamond on Tuesday night for their first midweek matchup of the season. The Gators will take the road Tuesday night against Jacksonville University. On Wednesday night, the Gators return home to host JU in McKethan Stadium. Florida Sluggers A series sweep to kick off …
Read More »Leftwich and Offense Lead Way for Florida Baseball
The Florida Gator baseball team moves to 2-0 on the season after beating the Marshall Thundering Herd 10-0 Saturday night. Junior Jack Leftwich dominated on the mound while the Florida offense had a parade on the base paths. Gator coach Kevin O’Sullivan called it a “complete team effort.” 2⃣-0⃣#GoGators pic.twitter.com/HxKaewUKb3 — …
Read More »Florida baseball hosts Marshall in Opening Weekend
The long-awaited debut of the Florida Gator baseball team is over; the season begins Friday in the final opening weekend at McKethan Stadium as the the Gators will host Marshall University for the first ever meeting between the two programs. Pitching Matchups Friday night will feature a pitching match up …
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 »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 »Bader, Puk Shine in the Big Leagues
In 2015, Harrison Bader and A.J. Puk were teammates at the University of Florida. Both players now sport MLB uniforms. Bader was called back to the big-leagues on Tuesday after starting the 2019 season on the St. Louis Cardinals roster. The speedy center fielder was demoted to AAA after hitting …
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