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Following a 10‑2 loss to Troy in the NCAA Gainesville Regional, the University of Florida baseball program is set for a sweeping transformation, with nine seniors graduating, several prospects heading to the MLB Draft, and a wave of transfer additions aimed at replenishing the roster.
A look at the players leaving and arriving for the University of Florida baseball program as it prepares for the 2026 campaign.
A powerful hitter with a high exit velocity and a compelling backstory, Naulivou Lauaki Jr. is narrowing his choices to Georgia, Florida and Texas A&M, drawing attention from coaches and analysts alike.
The University of Florida announced the hiring of Rich Dorman as pitching coach and Todd Butler as recruiting coordinator, aiming to leverage their proven track records in developing talent and securing future success.
Veteran coach Todd Butler joins Florida Gators staff, bringing SEC experience and a recent national championship pedigree.
After a season of change, the University of Florida announced the expected hiring of Oklahoma assistant Todd Butler, a coach with three decades of experience and a national title on his résumé, while also bringing in Oregon State pitching guru Rich Dorman.
A $15 million donation will transform Goss Stadium in 2028, adding permanent bleachers, a new clubhouse and dedicated facilities for the Corvallis Knights, while the program seeks to stem player departures and coaching changes.
This week's State of the Beavs podcast highlights Andrew Moore's appointment as Oregon State's pitching coach, the football team's latest defensive commitments, and a conversation with Texas State's Keff Ciardello on the Pac‑12's rebirth.
Andrew Moore, a former Oregon State star, is set to lead the baseball program's pitching staff, aiming to help the team contend for a national championship.
Andrew Moore, a former Oregon State Beavers pitcher and All‑American, has been named the new pitching coach for the Oregon State baseball team, bringing his playing pedigree and recent coaching experience to the program.
Andrew Moore, a standout pitcher from Oregon State's early 2010s, is back in Corvallis to lead the pitching staff, bringing a wealth of experience and a championship mindset.
Andrew Moore, a standout pitcher for Oregon State in the mid‑2010s, is set to lead the Beavers' pitching staff after a distinguished playing and minor‑league coaching career.
Andrew Moore, a standout pitcher for Oregon State in the 2010s, is back in Corvallis as the team's new pitching coach, succeeding Rich Dorman and bringing a championship pedigree and minor‑league experience.
The University of Florida's baseball program is reshaping its roster as the 2026 season approaches, with a mix of departures and high‑profile transfers shaping the outlook.
Zach Edwards joins a Gators roster in flux, bringing a 5.68 ERA and a high‑velocity arsenal as the team navigates a wave of transfers.
The Gators have added two Oregon State pitchers and several other transfers, while awaiting draft decisions from key players before the portal closes on June 30.
John Martinez, a former Florida Gators infielder, is set to rejoin the University of Florida after spending the last two seasons at Florida Atlantic University. During his time with the Owls, Martinez compiled a .290 batting average and a .755 OPS while appearing in 110 games, and he posted a .973 fielding percentage that highlighted his reliability at the hot corner. Now playing for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod League, he has opened his summer campaign with a .556 average over two games, underscoring the carry‑over of his offensive spark. The Gators have seen a wave of movement in the transfer portal, with seven pitchers and three position players entering the transfer market, while the coaching staff has secured fresh talent through recent commitments. Among the newcomers are former FGCU catcher Jon Embury, Jacksonville State right‑hander Maddox McDougall, Oregon State southpaw Trey Morris and Utah State infielder Kyle McDaniel, each of whom bring a mix of power and poise to the roster. Coach Rich Dorman, who has guided the team’s pitching staff for several seasons, expressed confidence that the blend of returning veterans and fresh arms will restore depth and competitiveness as the schedule unfolds. The moves reflect a broader trend in college baseball, where player mobility has become a central theme, prompting programs to adapt strategies both on and off the diamond.
The Oregon Ducks baseball program is losing star athletes to the transfer portal, driven by financial incentives and better opportunities, while the university grapples with the imbalance between its high‑revenue football program and other sports.
The University of Florida’s baseball program is entering a critical phase of reconstruction as it seeks to shore up a roster that has seen several key departures in recent weeks. With the transfer portal set to close at the end of June and the MLB Draft slated to begin in mid‑July, the Gators are balancing the urgency of filling gaps with the uncertainty of how incoming talent will fit into the 2027 lineup.
The Gators lose several standout players to the draft and the portal, while welcoming fresh talent with strong collegiate credentials, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
The Oregon State baseball program is reshaping after a dominant 45-14 season, with coaching changes, player transfers, and draft preparations defining its next chapter.
Kyle McDaniel’s recent pledge to the Florida Gators, coupled with a wave of player movements in the transfer portal, reshapes the team’s composition ahead of the upcoming season.
Florida adds left‑handed ace Trey Morris from Oregon State, while several pitchers enter the portal and new transfers Jon Embury and Maddox McDougall commit.
The University of Florida has appointed Rich Dorman as its new pitching coach, tapping a veteran with a proven record of developing top‑tier talent.