Former Gator and current New York Mets first baseman, Pete Alonso, was involved in a car accident after his car flipped three times. The MLB All-Star is thankful to be alive after a car struck him running a red light. The Scary Incident The first baseman was on his way …
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 »Three Former Gators Set For MLB Postseason
Alas, October. Annually, the tenth month of the year causes rejoice from baseball fans near and far. Why? Notably, October marks the start of the MLB postseason, beginning with Tuesday’s American League (AL) Wild Card game between the Yankees and Red Sox. Surely, there will be former Gators among the …
Read More »Pete Alonso hits milestone home run
The New York Mets have experienced a tumultuous year since the spring. However, Pete Alonso, former Florida Gator and New York Mets first baseman, has continued to give fans something to cheer over. As the Mets faced the Miami Marlins Tuesday night at loanDepot park, Alonso slugged his 100th career …
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 »“Re-Pete:” Alonso Wins Home Run Derby Again
Ball were flying at Coors Field on Monday night, and Pete Alonso led the charge. The former Gator and Mets first baseman bashed his way to his second-straight Home Run Derby title. Alonso described winning back-to-back titles as special, especially since he grew up loving it. He edged out fellow …
Read More »Update on former Gators in MLB
With less than a month to go before the 2021 MLB Draft, more Gators will make their impact in the pros. Meanwhile, four current Gators made the MLB Pipeline top 200 prospect list. The players include pitchers Tommy Mace and Jack Leftwich, outfielder Jud Fabian and catcher Nathan Hickey. As …
Read More »Lindor open to contract extension and being a leader for the Mets
Francisco Lindor is a New York Met — there’s no denying it since new owner Steve Cohen traded for him Thursday. But the question remains: how long will “Mr. Smile” stay in Queens? The four-time All-Star shortstop will become a free agent following the 2021 season. And he’s open to …
Read More »Pete Alonso is Ready to Play
While many opt-out, former Gator and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is here to play. Last week, MLB summer camp got underway. Alonso and the Mets prepare to compete in the National League East in 2020 and get back in the postseason. There are few players as excited to get …
Read More »Who Will Break the Home Run Record?
Records are meant to be broken, they say; that goes for the home run records especially. Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927. Roger Maris hit 61 in ’61. McGwire (70) and Sosa (66) battled for the record in 1998. Barry Bonds is now the man on top after …
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