Normally, we’d say to save the Nintendo jokes for another time. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have fully embraced them, so it’s all fair game. Us ready for all the Kirby content: pic.twitter.com/9OPHhdTvtx — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 26, 2021 Former Gators pitcher Kirby Snead got the call from …
Read More »Ohtani & Rays Shine in MLB All-Star Game
In Atlanta, the home of the Braves, the American League defeated the National League 5-2 in the 2021 All-Star Game. On Tuesday, Los Angelos Angels dual-threat Shoei Ohtani made history, while Gator Mike Zunino hit the scoreboard amidst numerous Tampa Bay Rays contributions. Ohtani Makes History Ohtani became the first …
Read More »Seven Gators Picked in Day 2 of MLB Draft
After the first day of the 2021 MLB Draft concluded, the Gator Baseball community saw three of their incoming signees get selected in the First Round of the Draft. With three signees already selected, there was a lot of intrigue surrounding current Florida Gator Baseball players headed into Day Two …
Read More »O’Sullivan enjoying time as pitching coach
Along with being the head coach of Florida’s baseball program, Kevin O’Sullivan recently added the title of “Pitching Coach” to his resume. After being named the pitching coach to USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team earlier this month, O’Sullivan has enjoyed his time working with some of the best college players …
Read More »Kevin O’Sullivan Named as Pitching Coach for Team USA
Stars and Stripes The Collegiate National Team Coaching Staff named Florida Skipper Kevin O’Sullivan as their pitching coach. He will be joining two of his gator pitchers, freshmen Brandon Sproat and Hunter Barco. Normally a 45-man roster would typically compete against international opponents in other countries. However, because of travel …
Read More »Gators’ Stock in MLB Draft
The 20-round 2021 MLB Draft takes place from Sunday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 13. Atlanta, the home of the Braves, will host. Florida (38-22) disastrously ended their season via dismantling against South Florida and South Alabama in the NCAA Regionals. With the early finish and the draft moved from June to July, …
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 »Florida Gators Athletic Season Comes to an End
Track and Field The Florida Gators 2020-2021 athletic season comes to an official end after the women’s Track and Field finished 7th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Men’s Track and Field finished 4th in the Championships. Gator’s sprinter Joseph Fahnbulleh won his first National Championship title after logging the tenth-fastest …
Read More »Nightmare Debut for former Gator Jackson Kowar
Former Gator Jackson Kowar made his MLB debut on Monday night with the Kansas City Royals. Jackson, 24, made the Gator’s 75th all-time major debut. Unfortunate Start However, Kowar’s debut was forgettable as he was unable to make it out of the first inning against the Angels. The start statistics …
Read More »Jackson Kowar Joins Royals Rotation; Reunites with Brady Singer
First, they were the weekend starters at McKethan Stadium. Then, they were both taken in the first round of the 2018 MLB Amateur Draft. Now, they reunite in Kansas City. The Royals announced they are calling up righty pitching prospect Jackson Kowar. His debut will be a start against the Angels …
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