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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.
The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will gather 335 of the draft’s most promising players in Phoenix, Arizona, highlighting five hitters and five pitchers who are projected to make early impacts in the draft.
The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will feature five current Gators and four signed prospects, highlighting a deep talent pool heading to Phoenix before the draft in Philadelphia.
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.
Veteran infielder John Martinez rejoins the Florida Gators after a standout season at FAU, adding versatility as the program reshapes its roster ahead of the 2026 draft.
With the draft set to open on July 11, five current Gators and four high‑school signees will test their skills in Arizona, where rankings from MLB.com and Perfect Game highlight their prospects.
Florida’s baseball program, responsible for 29 MLB draft picks since 2021, will send five current players and four high‑school signees to the Phoenix draft combine, where Liam Peterson is projected as a top‑10 to top‑18 selection.
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.
Florida’s baseball team secured commitments from Oregon State pitcher Trey Morris, a freshman All‑American with a 1.98 ERA, and Utah Tech infielder Kyle McDaniel, a .340 hitter, as the Gators prepare for a competitive offseason.
Cooper Walls' move from Florida to Georgia marks a pivotal moment in his collegiate career and reflects the growing influence of the transfer portal in college baseball.
After a breakout freshman season capped by Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year honors, right‑hander Cooper Walls has entered the transfer portal, joining a wave of Gators who are reshaping the roster ahead of next season.
The Gators hosted a historic regional, earned a top‑eight seed, and now face a wave of departures while retaining hope for the next season.
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.
A five‑run sixth inning and a three‑run eighth‑inning home run propelled Troy University past the Florida Gators 10‑2, sending the Trojans to the Super Regionals for the first time in program history.
A late-game pitching change by Florida's staff turned a tight contest into a five-run inning for Troy, exposing the Gators' depth issues.
Florida edged Rider 8‑7 in a dramatic ninth‑inning finish, highlighted by Brendan Lawson’s walk‑off homer, advancing the Gators to face the Troy‑Miami winner.
In a dramatic regional showdown, the Florida Gators rallied from a late tie to defeat Rider 8-7, with Lawson’s unexpected home run sealing the win.
After a six-run eighth rally by Rider, Florida answered with clutch hits from Cade Kurland and Matt Leahy, culminating in Brendan Lawson’s walk‑off single that sealed an 8‑7 victory.
The No. 8 Gators, boasting a .324 team average and 32 homers over their last dozen games, will face Rider, a team that has won eight of its past ten, in the Gainesville Regional on May 2. The game is set for a 1 p.m. ET start and will be available on ESPN+.
The Gators open their regional series against Rider on Friday, with favorable weather and a healthy Russell Sandefer, while Miami‑Troy confronts stormy conditions.
Florida, the No. 8 national seed, will host Rider in the Gainesville Regional on May 29. The game, streamed on ESPN+ at 1 p.m. ET, features projected starters Russell Sandefer and PJ Craig.
Florida baseball begins its 18th straight NCAA Regional appearance against Rider, with key pitcher Russell Sandefer returning from a recent injury, while weather forecasts call for heavy rain that could reshape the tournament.
The Florida Gators secure a top‑eight national seed and hosting rights for the Gainesville Regional, setting the stage for a high‑stakes tournament that could deliver their first Super Regional since 2023.
The Florida Gators, the No. 8 national seed and host of the Gainesville Regional, open the NCAA Tournament against fourth‑seed Rider. With a legacy of postseason success and a roster brimming with talent, the team looks to extend its recent surge.