Following an improbable run to the national semifinals at the College World Series, Florida Gators superstar Jac Caglianone has said goodbye to both college baseball and the Gator Nation.
Caglianone, who set the program’s all-time home run record, penned his farewell via Instagram Friday night. In 159 career games, thr Tampa native crushed 75 home runs, breaking Matt LaPorta’s record.
The talented Caglianone was named the John Olerud Award winner as the nation’s best two-way player earlier in the day Friday.
As a freshman, Caglianone only played in 28 games due to a torn ACL as a senior in high school. He was actually expected to redshirt, but after a conversation with head coach Kevin O’Sullivan and a sputtering offense, Caglianone did what was best for his team.
In 2023, Caglianone crushed a BBCOR-era record 33 home runs while also pitching Sundays for the Gators. He pitched to a 7-4 record and a 4.34 ERA.
His 35 homers this season place just behind Georgia’s Charlie Condon. More impressive though, Caglianone hit at a .411 average and only stuck out eight percent of the time.
Caglianone thanked the game of college baseball, Gator Nation, and his coaches and teammates in his post.
Next up for Caglianone: the 2024 MLB Draft. Caglianone is projected as a top-five pick, per most prognosticators.
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