Gators Baseball

Life after college baseball for most players usually means more work on the diamond as they prepare for the MLB draft, but for catcher BT Riopelle, his future looks different. His answer to improving his game for the next level was a bittersweet response for him. “You know, honestly, I …

The Gator baseball team enters the 2023 season with confidence, hype and much to prove. After falling out of the NCAA tournament in the Gainesville Regional last year, the Gators, ranked No. 7 in the NCAA’s preseason poll, seek vengeance. Specifically, a trip to Omaha. Florida shortstop Josh Rivera, who …

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 …

Major League Baseball reliever Darren O’Day announced his retirement this morning, after 15 years in the big leagues. Primarily known for his submarine-style delivery as a pitcher, O’Day pitched in 609 innings with 6 different teams throughout his career. It’s been a wild ride that I never thought I’d get …

The Florida Gators baseball team opened spring practice with a trio of open practices and scrimmages over the weekend. Gator baseball opens the 2023 season with a three-game series against Charleston Southern at Condron Family Ballpark beginning on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1619084345079111690?s=20&t=qw6YAohQQ1HkfIp7JHZVHw Jac Caglianone Shines in Two-Way …

Florida Gators baseball is set to kickoff spring practice on Friday. The Gators enter the season ranked No. 7 according to D1Baseball.com after a 42-24 season last year. As baseball starts up, here are a couple of things keep an eye on heading towards the start of the season. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1615359003663667200 …

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 …

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 …

It’s been almost six years since sweet victory in Omaha. Ever since bringing home the National Championship in 2017, the Gators have been chasing a repeat. The past two seasons have ended in disappointment on home turf. Florida couldn’t escape past the regional round either year. However, this year is …

The transfer portal was Florida Baseball’s best friend this past off-season. Back in July, Florida landed one of the top MLB draft prospects for the ’23 season. From Southern Miss to playing on the USA national collegiate team this past summer, Hurston Waldrep has now found a new home at …