
Veteran Coach Todd Butler Joins Florida Gators Staff for 2026 Season
Veteran coach Todd Butler joins Florida Gators staff, bringing SEC experience and a recent national championship pedigree.
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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.
After a distinguished playing career and a rapid rise through college baseball’s ranks, Todd Butler is swapping the Oklahoma Sooners for the University of Florida’s staff.
Cord Rager, the Oklahoma right‑hander, is set to start Game 1 of the CWS championship series after a dominant performance against Alabama.
Oklahoma’s baseball program, led by Skip Johnson, overcame a challenging season to secure a spot in the College World Series, highlighted by notable endorsements, offensive firepower, and significant off‑field investments.
A freshman pitcher for the University of Oklahoma, Cord Rager, has transformed his game with a mechanical adjustment that boosted his fastball to 94‑97 mph, delivering standout performances against Kansas and inspiring confidence in the Sooners' championship hopes.

The Shockers' 2026 baseball campaign ended with a regional final defeat to Florida State, capping a year that included a Big 12 tournament championship and an NCAA tournament appearance.