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The Gators secured commitments from Samford catcher Eddie Marshall and Florida Gulf Coast standout Jon Embury, adding depth and experience to a position group that already includes returner AJ Malzone and freshman Luke Labbe.
Coach Kevin O'Sullivan highlighted the versatility of Samford’s Eddie Marshall, who brings four years of eligibility and a freshmen All‑Freshman Team nod after a solid .252 average with 12 home runs.
Florida's baseball program secures a top prospect as Jon Embury signs, adding offensive firepower and elite fielding to a roster reshaped by recent graduate departures.
Jon Embury, the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year, will don the orange and blue after a standout season that saw him hit .364 with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs. His arrival addresses a pressing need for the Gators and positions him as a top prospect for the 2027 MLB Draft.
With the portal window running from June 1 to 30 and the draft scheduled for July 13‑14, the Gators must replace key left‑handed arms, two catchers and several infield pieces while retaining a strong pitching core and a stacked outfield.
The Gators are reshaping their roster after a disappointing 2026 NCAA Tournament, losing several draft‑eligible pitchers and positioning a new class of talent to fill the gaps.
Florida aims to close its regular season with three straight SEC series victories, beginning with a road series at LSU. Key hitters and pitchers are set for a pivotal matchup.