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 …
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 »Former Gator Jonathan India Continues Hot Start with Reds
Gator fans know what Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jonathan India is capable of. From 2016-2018, India played college ball under Kevin O’Sullivan. The 2018 SEC Player of the Year had a storied career at Florida. In 2017, he was a starter for the University of Florida’s lone College World Series victory. …
Read More »Gators Bullpen Ace Michael Byrne Signs Major League Contract
In so many close games, the Florida Gators needed somebody to shut the door. That role for the past two seasons fell on the shoulders of Michael Byrne. Thanks to Byrne, Florida came out on top in many of those contests. However, UF will have to find a new hurler to …
Read More »From the Gators to the Reds: Jonathan India Signs with Cincinnati
Just under a couple of weeks ago, Jonathan India was playing in the College World Series for the Florida Gators. Although one chapter closed that night as the Gators lost 5-2 against Arkansas, another chapter began for India 11 days later. This past Tuesday, the former third baseman received a …
Read More »Gators Baseball in the CWS: Off Days in Omaha
While Gator baseball isn’t under the lights playing in the College World Series, the team has been finding ways to enjoy their stay and take in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. There’s a lot of down time between games, so when the boys aren’t practicing they have been exploring the city …
Read More »Preview: Florida, Texas Tech Square Off in Elimination Game Rematch
The Florida Gators will attempt to redeem their College World Series opening game loss against Texas Tech when they face the Red Raiders for a second time Thursday night. However, this time it’s win or go home. Florida is looking to extend their streak of six straight wins in elimination …
Read More »Gator Baseball Managers: Meet the Team Behind the Team
Most baseball fans know the Florida Gators have been the No. 1 team on the field for most of the year. But what they don’t know is all the work that goes on behind the scenes that allows them to be so successful. Florida baseball’s equipment managers put in hard …
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