After losing three left-handed pitchers to the portal, Florida grabbed its first lefty.
Oregon State pitcher Trey Morris followed his pitching coach Rich Dorman, announcing his commitment Tuesday on X.
Shortly after Dorman joined Florida’s staff Monday, Morris entered the portal with a “do not contact” tag.
“His addition [Coach Dorman] ensures that the most elite pitchers in our sport will be developed in Gainesville while being provided with all the tools necessary for continued success at Florida and beyond,” Gators coach Kevin O’Sullivan said. “Rich instantly makes our program and our players better, and we are thrilled to add someone of his caliber and national notoriety to the Gators.”
In 2026, Morris made eight starts, appearing in 16 games while posting a 7-0 record. The lefty held a 1.98 ERA across 59 innings, ranking second nationally in ERA. The freshman led the country in WHIP (0.83) and kept a 67-to-15 strikeouts-to-walks ratio while limiting opponents to a .166 batting average.
The freshman comes from a pitching staff that led the country in ERA (3.22), total strikeouts (699), WHIP (1.14) and hits allowed per nine innings (6.94). Dorman’s pitchers consistently perform on the mound, sitting among the top 20 in ERA and hits per nine innings over the last three seasons.
The freshman led the Beavers in ERA (1.98), opposing batting average (.166) and mound appearances (16).
In his final five outings, Morris went 5-0, throwing 29 1/3 innings while limiting opponents to six runs and 18 hits. The lefty started the stretch with six shutout innings against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley April 28, sitting down six batters to earn his third win. On May 31, Morris pitched a season-high 6 1/3 innings and nine strikeouts during the Beavers 10-1 win over Washington State, where he allowed one hit and one run.
Perfect Game and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association awarded Morris Freshman All-American. He joins Jackson Hoyt as the second left-handed pitcher on the Gators’ pitching staff. Hoyt maintained a 13.50 ERA across 7 1/3 innings during his freshman season.
For a complete look at Florida’s transfer portal additions and departures, check out our Florida baseball transfer tracker.
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