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The 2023 MLB Draft has officially come to a close and Florida baseball had its fingerprints all over the draft board. Six Gators heard their names called across the three-day event from July 9-11 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The figure puts Florida in a tie for eighth for …

While the Florida Gators fell just short of the crown in Omaha, a number of Gators may hear their names later this week at the MLB Draft. Plain and Simple, Just Like Wyatt Likes It No. 3 Draft prospect Wyatt Langford hammers this one 114.4 mph off the bat, sending …

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 …

Florida Gators pitcher Brandon Sproat could make a return to Gainesville for the 2023 season. The New York Mets drafted Sproat with the 90th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1549097209605472256?s=20&t=Uh7EwpZHdeoTlaXR60ElRw However, the two sides failed to agree to terms on a contract before the August 1st signing deadline. …

The Baltimore Orioles will be on the clock Sunday night when the MLB Draft will begin. There are multiple Gator players on the radar throughout the draft. Jud Fabian One of the top outfielders in college baseball, Jud Fabian is a hot commodity thanks to his instincts along with power …

The 2022 MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 17, and Florida Gators outfielder/ second basemen Sterlin Thompson hopes to hear his name called on the big stage. Thompson, who just finished his sophomore season with the Gators will head to Los Angeles for the draft. He is the 29th-ranked ranked …

With Gator baseball starting in just ten days, UF pitcher, Hunter Barco, joins Steve Russel in an interview about his upcoming season. The Man Who Turned Down a Multi-Million Deal Hunter Barco, a left-handed pitcher for the Gators, has always wanted to be a professional baseball player. After committing to …

Coming off a disappointing ending to last season, the Florida Gators Baseball program will look to bounce back come spring. Today was the first day of fall practice and Coach Kevin O’Sullivan joined Steve Russel on the Sport Scene. Upcoming Season With the fall just underway, Sullivan is happy where …

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 …

There is no timetable for MLB’s regular season to start. However, that won’t delay this year’s shortened MLB Draft that starts tonight at 7 which could feature some Gators. This year’s changes The most obvious change is that the draft will be just five rounds instead of 40. This rule …