The Florida Gators baseball program has been well-represented in Major League Baseball for decades. From 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein to 2024 rookie Wyatt Langford, Florida Baseball maintains a strong pipeline to the MLB. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1678184477871177728 Gators on the Mets The New York Mets sport four former Gators on their …
Read More »MLB Announces its 2023 Opening Day Schedule
The MLB officially announced the Opening Day schedule on Tuesday, and every team will be in action March 30. Time is ticking. ⏰ When does your favorite team play on Opening Day? pic.twitter.com/6MikumLeYD — MLB (@MLB) January 31, 2023 Baseball in the Sunshine State Baseball in the Bay is back …
Read More »Taking A Look At Former Florida Gators In The MLB
With the 2022 MLB season underway, former Florida Gators look to start the season strong. Opening the season with 11 players in the majors, Florida ranked second in the country. While each of the players continue journeys in the pros, each has had his own set of accomplishments. Here is …
Read More »A look at Gators in the MLB
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 cancels games after failed talks
For the second time in three years, the MLB season will not start on time. On Monday, the MLBPA and MLB failed to reach a new collective-bargaining agreement. Following the failed talks, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the cancelation of the first two series of the season. MLB’s final CBA …
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 Gators Make Their Mark on 2021 MLB Season
As the MLB Postseason starts tonight, there were a few notable Florida Gator Alumni that had great seasons for teams throughout baseball. Harrison Bader of the St. Louis Cardinals, Anthony Desclafani of the San Francisco Giants, and Mike Zunino of the Tampa Bay Rays are on postseason rosters, but a …
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 »Top Five Former Gators Players in the MLB
With the end of the MLB season on the horizon, now is a good time to start reflecting on what players and teams have had a successful 2021 campaign. Several former Gators players have been difference-makers for their teams, but these five, in particular, have shown the brightest. 1. Pete …
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 …
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