The University of Florida’s baseball program is poised to welcome Todd Butler, an Oklahoma assistant who has spent more than 30 years in college coaching and helped the Sooners capture their first national championship since 1994.
Butler’s career includes head‑coaching stints at McNeese State and Wichita State, where he compiled a 259‑263 record and built reputations as a recruiter and developer of talent.
He will replace Taylor Black, who after four seasons on the Gators staff moved to NC State, marking the latest shift in Florida’s coaching carousel this offseason.
Alongside Butler, the Gators announced the hiring of Rich Dorman, Oregon State’s pitching coach, who guided one of the nation’s top staffs in the previous season.
The moves signal a strategic push to reinforce both recruiting and pitching development as the program looks to contend in the highly competitive SEC.
A Legacy of Success
Butler’s track record of turning recruiting pipelines into championship‑ready rosters aligns with Florida’s ambition to restore its storied baseball pedigree.
Dorman’s arrival adds a proven architect of elite arms, promising a deeper bullpen and more consistent starters for the upcoming season.
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how the new staff will translate experience into on‑field results.