After a disappointing start to their season last weekend, the Florida Gators baseball team needed to make a statement. On Tuesday evening in Jacksonville, they did exactly that (and then some) against the University of North Florida Ospreys. The Gators (1-1) came away with a 10-0 victory against the Ospreys …
Read More »Gator Baseball Alum Pete Alonso Talks Contract
Former Gators first baseman and current New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is unsure of his future in New York as he enters the 2024 season. https://twitter.com/Mets/status/1743672376007573889 Looming Free Agency Alonso signed a one-year, $14.5 million contract for the 2023 season. He made his Mets debut in 2019 after …
Read More »Florida’s Michael Robertson: The Ultimate Team Player
Selfless. That one word summarizes everything you need to know about Florida redshirt sophomore Michael Robertson, both on and off the field. From his willingness to do whatever it takes for the success of Florida’s baseball program to his loyalty for his high school sweetheart (and, after their wedding ceremony …
Read More »Gators Rank No. 2 In 2024 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25
After finishing as the national runner-up last season, Florida will open its 2024 campaign as the No. 2 team in the nation, according to D1Baseball. The reigning SEC-Champion Gators are one of eight SEC teams represented in the rankings. Florida’s Biggest Strength Aaron Fitt, managing editor and writer for D1Baseball, …
Read More »Six Gators Selected in 2023 MLB Draft
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 …
Read More »College World Series: Gators Baseball Must Win Sunday
College baseball’s biggest stage is set as the Florida Gators and LSU Tigers meet for a best-of-three Championship finale. Florida dropped game one 4-3 on Saturday and must win Sunday to force a game three Monday. In the Spotlight The biggest storyline of Saturday night’s matchup was LSU starter Tyler …
Read More »Florida Baseball Lands Freshman All-American
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 …
Read More »Gators Baseball Advances to College World Series Finals
The Florida Gator baseball team took Charles Schwab Field Wednesday afternoon to face off with TCU in the Men’s College World Series semifinals. The Orange & Blue came away with a 3-2 victory over TCU, securing a sweep of their side of the bracket. The Gators will now advance to …
Read More »Gators Gear Up For 2023 College World Series Against Virginia
Only eight teams remain in the 2023 Men’s College World Series. Among them lies the heavy-hitting Florida Gators, who are hungry to snatch their second NCAA Tournament Championship in program history. But before the Gators can make a run for the Finals, they first must take care of business in …
Read More »Gators Baseball Takes Game One of Super Regional Over South Carolina
No. 2 Gators baseball took on South Carolina in game one of a best-of-three Super Regional at Condron Family Ballpark on Friday. The Orange & Blue came out victorious with a 5-4 win over the Gamecocks. Florida is now just one win away from the College World Series. Josh Rivera, …
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