Things looked grim for the Gators after reliever Brandon Neely allowed five runs in the ninth and 10th innings that turned a 9-6 lead to an 11-9 deficit to put Florida on upset watch Friday at Condron Family Ballpark. But Colby Shelton had other plans and pulled a victory out …
Read More »Caglianone Shines As Gators Win Series Against Miami
After losing 10-6 Saturday against the Miami Hurricanes, the No. 4 Florida Gators rebounded Sunday to take the series 8-4 on the strength of five home runs. Jac Caglianone had one of the most productive days of his collegiate career, Colby Shelton is finding his spot on the Gators (8-3) …
Read More »Florida Baseball Takes First Game Against Columbia
The Florida Gators baseball team defeated the visiting Columbia Lions 14-6 Friday. Cade Fisher delivered a tremendous bounce-back start, the offense exploded for 10 runs in the first inning, but an unfortunate at-bat by Cade Kurland could leave the Gators (3-1) without their starting second baseman. Bounce Back Cade One …
Read More »Former Gator Jacob Young Talks Recent Move to MLB
Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …
Read More »Four Gators Make Top-100 D1 Baseball Prospects List
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 »Mike Holloway and Jasmine Moore Receive USTFCCCA Outdoor National Awards
The Florida Gators track and field programs are no strangers to coming in first place. For the last 21 years, head coach Mike Holloway has lead the program to multiple championships and has developed some of the best track athletes in the country. Tuesday, Holloway was presented with the USTFCCCA …
Read More »Cade Kurland’s Freshman Year with Gator Baseball So Far
Cade Kurland, a Tampa native, graduated high school a year early to join the Florida Gators baseball team for the 2023 season, and he said his level of success in this short period of time has been unexpected. Before Florida Kurland’s accolades drew in interest from Florida early, as he …
Read More »High Hopes for 2023: Colby Halter Talks About his Journey with Florida Baseball and Previews the Season
Colby Halter grew up a Gator baseball fan and has fond memories of attending practices and games. Now, Halter is donning the blue and white pinstripes as he, along with the Florida baseball team, looks to take the next step in 2023. Returning to Florida Last year, Halter slashed a …
Read More »Catching Up with Cags: Florida Baseball’s Jac Caglianone
Jac Caglianone has missed the mound. The sophomore was recruited by the University of Florida as the No. 4 ranked left-handed pitcher in the nation but tore his UCL in the state all-star game two weeks before summer training in 2021. Now, after 16 months of recovery, he’s showing promise …
Read More »Gators Rake in Post Season Awards
Gator athletes Wyatt Langford, Brandon Sproat, Leah Clapper and Megan Skaggs have raked in the post season awards recently. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1537081663686971392?s=20&t=cI-AdLoho9u9GJYcFVA49w Langford & Sproat The University of Florida starting pitcher Brandon Sproat and outfielder Wyatt Langford were recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings on the Southeast All-Region Team on Wednesday. …
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