Michael Byrne

Report: Florida Baseball Fires Pitching Coach David Kopp

Friday June 5, 2026

Pitching ultimately led to Florida baseball’s early exit in the Gainesville Regional Final, and a change arrived four days later Friday. Pitching coach David Kopp was fired after five seasons, …

Florida Baseball Preseason Week 2 Updates

Thursday January 30, 2025

Week two of Florida baseball’s preseason is in full swing. Updated Ranking and Staff The Gators start week two moving up in the preseason rankings. Baseball America put Florida in the seventh …

Byrne Returns To Florida Baseball In New Role

Wednesday January 29, 2025

The Florida baseball team is welcoming back its all-time saves leader, Michael Byrne, as a student assistant coach for the upcoming season. Byrne is rehabbing from an injury after entering free …

Former Gator Pitcher Michael Byrne Waiting Out Covid 19

Saturday May 9, 2020

Michael Byrne, former Florida Gator pitcher, joined the Steve Russell on Sportscene Show recently to reflect on his time at Florida and discuss his experience with the Cincinnati Reds organization …

Gators Bullpen Ace Michael Byrne Signs Major League Contract

Friday July 6, 2018

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 …

From the Gators to the Reds: Jonathan India Signs with Cincinnati

Thursday July 5, 2018

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, …

College World Series: Florida Exacts Revenge, Eliminates Texas Tech

Friday June 22, 2018

The Florida Gators (49-20) exacted revenge with a 9-6 win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (45-20) Thursday night. After seeing his pitch count run up early, Florida starter Jack Leftwich settled …

Preview: Florida, Texas Tech Square Off in Elimination Game Rematch

Thursday June 21, 2018

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 …

Kowar’s Career Day Leads Florida to Victory over Texas

Tuesday June 19, 2018

The Florida Gators (48-20) staved off elimination Tuesday evening with a 6-1 win over the Texas Longhorns (42-23). Junior Jackson Kowar recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts over 6.2 innings of work …

Texas Tech Takes Down Gator Baseball In Its CWS Opener

Monday June 18, 2018

Sloppy defense and a lack of timely hitting proved to be the downfall of the Florida Gator baseball team in their opening game of the College World Series against Texas Tech. The Gators fell to the …