Ashton Wilson finished a round of batting pratice during the Gators' practice on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.
UPDATED: Open Fall Baseball to Start Tuesday, Oct. 8
Thursday, September 19, 2024 | Baseball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida baseball team officially begins fall practice on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. at Condron Family Ballpark with the gates open to all fans.
All of Florida's practices and intrasquad scrimmages will once again be open to the public for the duration of the fall. Each week, an updated weekly schedule will be posted to FloridaGators.com and @GatorsBB social channels, including approximate practice and scrimmage start times.
Highlighting this year's fall slate is the annual exhibition at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla., scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1 against Jacksonville University. Tickets for the event are officially on sale.
Additionally, the Gators host USF in a 16-inning exhibition on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Condron Family Ballpark. Admission is free, staying consistent with the practice policy for the fall.
More information regarding start times, the Florida vs. USF exhibition and subsequent Orange & Blue Series will be announced at a later date.
Florida returns 17 total players from last year's College World Series team, featuring five positional starters in designated hitter/catcher Brody Donay, outfielder Ty Evans, catcher Luke Heyman, second baseman Cade Kurland and shortstop Colby Shelton. Postseason star Ashton Wilson and rising sophomore outfielder Hayden Yost look to take another step forward in year two in Orange & Blue.
The Gators also bring back nine pitchers headlined by projected staff ace Liam Peterson, southpaw Pierce Coppola, right-hander Jake Clemente and righty Luke McNeillie. Arms such as lefty Frank Menendez and right-hander Alex Philpott aim to build on encouraging freshman campaigns while redshirt freshman Christian Rodriguez figures to be impactful after missing 2024 due to injury.
Fortifying that group are blue-chip transfers Billy Barlow (Clemson), Bobby Boser (USF), Blake Cyr (Miami), Kyle Jones (Stetson), Justin Nadeau (Jacksonville) and Landon Stripling (Texas Tech).
Florida's complete class of newcomers can be found below.
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All of Florida's practices and intrasquad scrimmages will once again be open to the public for the duration of the fall. Each week, an updated weekly schedule will be posted to FloridaGators.com and @GatorsBB social channels, including approximate practice and scrimmage start times.
Highlighting this year's fall slate is the annual exhibition at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla., scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1 against Jacksonville University. Tickets for the event are officially on sale.
Additionally, the Gators host USF in a 16-inning exhibition on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Condron Family Ballpark. Admission is free, staying consistent with the practice policy for the fall.
More information regarding start times, the Florida vs. USF exhibition and subsequent Orange & Blue Series will be announced at a later date.
| Important Fall Dates | |
| Tuesday, Oct. 8 | First day of fall practice - 4 p.m. ET |
| Friday, Nov. 1 | Florida vs. Jacksonville (121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville) |
| Sunday, Nov. 10 | Florida vs. USF (Gainesville, Fla.) |
Florida returns 17 total players from last year's College World Series team, featuring five positional starters in designated hitter/catcher Brody Donay, outfielder Ty Evans, catcher Luke Heyman, second baseman Cade Kurland and shortstop Colby Shelton. Postseason star Ashton Wilson and rising sophomore outfielder Hayden Yost look to take another step forward in year two in Orange & Blue.
The Gators also bring back nine pitchers headlined by projected staff ace Liam Peterson, southpaw Pierce Coppola, right-hander Jake Clemente and righty Luke McNeillie. Arms such as lefty Frank Menendez and right-hander Alex Philpott aim to build on encouraging freshman campaigns while redshirt freshman Christian Rodriguez figures to be impactful after missing 2024 due to injury.
Fortifying that group are blue-chip transfers Billy Barlow (Clemson), Bobby Boser (USF), Blake Cyr (Miami), Kyle Jones (Stetson), Justin Nadeau (Jacksonville) and Landon Stripling (Texas Tech).
Florida's complete class of newcomers can be found below.
| 2024-25 Florida Baseball Newcomers | ||||
| Name | Position | B/T | Class | Hometown / High School (Previous School) |
| Jackson Barberi | RHP | R/R | FR | Snellville, Ga. / Brookwood |
| Billy Barlow | RHP | R/R | RS JR | North Myrtle Beach, S.C. / North Myrtle Beach (Clemson) |
| McCall Biemiller | LHP | B/L | FR | Tampa, Fla. / Tampa Jesuit |
| Bobby Boser | INF/OF | R/R | SR | Wesley Chapel, Fla. / Wiregrass Ranch (USF) |
| Cole Bullen | C/INF | B/L | JR | Belleview, Fla. / Villages Charter (College of Central Florida) |
| Brock Clayton | C/OF | L/R | FR | Gulf Breeze, Fla. / Pensacola Catholic |
| Blake Cyr | OF/INF | R/R | JR | Windermere, Fla. / Windermere (Miami) |
| Niko Janssens | 1B/LHP | L/L | FR | Spring Hill, Fla. / A3 Academy |
| Matthew Jenkins | RHP | R/R | SO | Live Oak, Fla. / Lafayette (Santa Fe CC) |
| Kyle Jones | OF | R/R | SO | Athens, Ga. / North Oconee (Stetson) |
| Aidan King | RHP | L/R | FR | Bryceville, Fla. / Bishop John J. Snyder |
| Mason Laurito | LHP | L/L | SO | Ocala, Fla. / Forest (Gulf Coast CC) |
| Brendan Lawson | INF | L/R | FR | Toronto, Ontario / P27 Academy |
| Carson Montsdeoca | RHP | R/R | FR | Bowling Green, Fla. / Fort Meade |
| Kolt Myers | INF | R/R | FR | St. Augustine, Fla. / St. John's Country Day |
| Justin Nadeau | INF | L/R | JR | Jacksonville, Fla. / Bartram Trail (Jacksonville) |
| Felix Ong | RHP | R/R | FR | Key West, Fla. / Key West |
| Blaine Rowland | RHP | R/R | FR | Plant City, Fla. / Durant |
| Schuyler Sandford | RHP | R/R | FR | St. Augustine, Fla. / St. John's Country Day |
| Landon Stripling | INF | L/R | SO | Lawrenceville, Ga. / Parkview (Texas Tech) |
| Joshua Whritenour | RHP | L/R | FR | New Port Richey, Fla. / A3 Academy |
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