Brandon Neely (left), Jac Caglianone (middle) and Philip Abner (right) celebrate the Gators' College World Series berth following Florida's win over South Carolina in the Super Regionals on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.
Caglianone, Neely Collect D1Baseball Preseason All-America Status
Monday, January 29, 2024 | Baseball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida first baseman/left-handed pitcher Jac Caglianone and right-hander Brandon Neely were honored as Preseason All-Americans by D1Baseball on Monday afternoon.
D1Baseball placed Caglianone on its first team at the utility position while Neely earned mention as a second team relief pitcher. For both players, the announcement marked the second All-America recognition of the preseason, as Perfect Game honored Caglianone as a first teamer and Neely to its third team in early January.
The first team accolade comes as no surprise for Caglianone, who bopped an NCAA-leading and program-record 33 homers last season while slashing .323/.389/.738. The Tampa, Fla. product also set the team record with 90 RBI and was the lone Gator to play in and start all 71 games as Florida made a deep run to the College World Series Finals. The southpaw also delivered a 7-4 record, 4.34 ERA, .190 batting average against and 87 strikeouts across 18 starts spanning 74 2/3 frames.
Shifting to Neely, the 2023 USA Collegiate National Team member collects his second preseason honor after a 2023 Second Team All-American and First Team All-SEC season. Transitioning to the bullpen for the betterment of the roster, the Seville, Fla. native made a team-high 34 appearances while delivering a 3.58 ERA. Neely led the SEC with 13 saves in 14 opportunities – a total that ranked sixth nationally. He also fanned 72 batters in 55 1/3 frames and held hitters to a .223 batting average.
The Gators open up the 2024 season with a three-game series against St. John's spanning from Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18 at Condron Family Ballpark. In addition to season tickets, single-game tickets as well as On-Deck Flex Passes are currently on sale now.
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Season tickets are currently on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683. Season ticket prices and availability can be accessed directly here.
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D1Baseball placed Caglianone on its first team at the utility position while Neely earned mention as a second team relief pitcher. For both players, the announcement marked the second All-America recognition of the preseason, as Perfect Game honored Caglianone as a first teamer and Neely to its third team in early January.
The first team accolade comes as no surprise for Caglianone, who bopped an NCAA-leading and program-record 33 homers last season while slashing .323/.389/.738. The Tampa, Fla. product also set the team record with 90 RBI and was the lone Gator to play in and start all 71 games as Florida made a deep run to the College World Series Finals. The southpaw also delivered a 7-4 record, 4.34 ERA, .190 batting average against and 87 strikeouts across 18 starts spanning 74 2/3 frames.
Shifting to Neely, the 2023 USA Collegiate National Team member collects his second preseason honor after a 2023 Second Team All-American and First Team All-SEC season. Transitioning to the bullpen for the betterment of the roster, the Seville, Fla. native made a team-high 34 appearances while delivering a 3.58 ERA. Neely led the SEC with 13 saves in 14 opportunities – a total that ranked sixth nationally. He also fanned 72 batters in 55 1/3 frames and held hitters to a .223 batting average.
The Gators open up the 2024 season with a three-game series against St. John's spanning from Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18 at Condron Family Ballpark. In addition to season tickets, single-game tickets as well as On-Deck Flex Passes are currently on sale now.
Season Ticket Information
Season tickets are currently on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683. Season ticket prices and availability can be accessed directly here.
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