Joe Drpich looks more like an offensive lineman than a baseball player.
It started with a fly ball to right field, hanging in the air for about five or six seconds, carrying nothing but Wil Dalton’s pride.
After the ceremonial first pitch from 2017 College World Series MVP Alex Faedo, after unveiling the national championship banner on the left field wall, after all the pomp and circumstance of honoring a year coach Kevin O’Sullivan would like to ignore, the Gators offense was bone dry.
There are holes.
Walk by McKethan Stadium this week and listen. Really listen.
Gators baseball team wins first national championship
One month might have passed since the Florida baseball team won its first national championship, but the Gators are still finding reasons to celebrate.
With the MLB in the heart of its regular season, here’s a look at how several former Gators are faring in the professional ranks.
Since his promotion to the New York Mets Class A-advanced affiliate, the St. Lucie Mets, former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow has been playing well.
From June 12 to June 14, eight UF baseball players were selected in the 2017 MLB Draft, the first step in their long journeys to the major leagues.
Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O’Day is the only Gator currently in the MLB that has played in an All-Star Game.
The UF baseball team held a championship celebration for fans at McKethan Stadium on Wednesday night to commemorate its first ever NCAA title.
Former Gator and current Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino has had a month to remember.
As second baseman Deacon Liput shifted to his left, corralled the ground ball and fired it over to first base, Florida’s dugout erupted with cheers like it never had before.
For the first time in program history, the Gators get to dogpile on the pitcher's mound in late June. For the first time, they get to wear the shirts and hats with the words printed on them that puts a satisfying end to their season-long journey.
Zach Watson did everything he could to catch the ball, breaking into a deep sprint towards the warning track as he stared into the glaring sun.
Alex Faedo has been here before.
For Jackson Kowar, Friday night wasn’t the most convenient time to accrue his first loss of the season.
Brady Singer was standing on the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning after Louisville had loaded up the bases on a five-pitch walk.
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