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The MLB Draft is set to get underway on Sunday at 7 PM and several Gators (and signees) are hoping to hear their name called over the course of the three day event. The following Gators players and signees are ranked in the MLB’s Top 250 prospect rankings. … #18 Andrew Painter (signee), RHP Fort…
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The Major League Baseball season is in full swing and the All-Star Break approaches. Florida fans have heard the names of their favorite players called in the draft for years. Now some of Sully’s products are making their way into The Show. There are a lot but let’s take a minute to look at a…
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After numerous rumors regarding open head coaching positions across the nation, Florida head coach Kevin O’Sullivan has made a decision. Statement from head coach Kevin O’Sullivan.#GoGators pic.twitter.com/DUNiMNrbKa — Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 10, 2021 While the statement doesn’t shed light on conversations with other programs or demands from the UF administration (salary implications), he…
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In front of an embarrassingly small crowd, the Gators’ season ended in embarrassing fashion. Florida dropped a 19-1 decision to South Alabama in an elimination game in the NCAA regionals. Were the preseason expectations just too daunting, or is the team dealing with the distraction of its head coach being rumored as a top candidate…
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Florida dropped its NCAA Regionals opener to South Florida by a 5-3 score and are now just one loss from ending their season much earlier than preseason expectations anticipated. Florida decided to play the early game (noon start) despite the NCAA allowing full capacity, thus limiting how many fans could attend. In the past, Kevin…
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With the conclusion of the SEC Tournament Championship Game, the All-Tournament team has been selected. With three wins, it’s hardly a surprise to see a few Florida Gators earn the honor. Jacob Young, Nathan Hickey, and Sterlin Thompson each made the All-Tournament team. Young: 8-17, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, BB Hickey: 6-16, HR,…
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In a sight familiar across Florida softball history, a team celebrated a series victory at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, a jubilant dogpile with further postseason glory awaiting. This time, however, the victors didn’t don orange and blue. The Gators were left to sit and watch as their rival Georgia waltzed away with a Super Regional…
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Trailing by one run entering the seventh inning, Florida right-hander Natalie Lugo allowed a walk and an infield single before Georgia catcher Payden Bordeau hit a three-run shot to open up a 4-0 lead. In the bottom half, Bulldogs pitcher Mary Wilson Avant threw a one-two-three inning to cap off her 16th complete game this…
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Franco Aléman waited until postseason to spin his best game of the season. Aléman cruised through seven shutout innings in leading Florida to the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have won their first three games in an SEC Tournament for the first time since 2000 and will be rewarded with a day off before playing…
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MLB.com released their latest 2021 MLB mock draft on Wednesday and the Florida Gators were represented with a selection in the first round. Gators centerfielder Jud Fabian is projected to be selected with the No. 19 pick by the Toronto Blue Jays. “Fabian has overcome severe swing-and-miss issues earlier in the season to challenge for…
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