The Gators’ rookie class features a pair of two-way talents, two pitchers and five positional players.
Just last week, the Gators’ transfer class came in at No. 7 according to D1Baseball, creating a formidable combination of newcomers on the 2023 roster.
Comprised of nine players, Florida’s freshman class features a pair of two-way talents, two pitchers and five positional players. The Gators’ full 2022-23 freshman class can be found below.
2022-23 UF Baseball Freshmen | |||
Name | Position | B/T | Hometown/High School (Previous School) |
Salvy Alvarez | C | R/R | Miami, Fla. / Montverde Academy |
Chris Arroyo | LHP/OF | L/L | Gurabo, Puerto Rico / Marjory Stoneman Douglas |
Erik Blair | OF | L/L | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. / American Heritage |
Max Brown | OF | R/R | Tulsa, Okla. / Lincoln Christian |
Jake Clemente | RHP | R/R | Coral Springs, Fla. / Marjory Stoneman Douglas |
Cade Fisher | LHP | L/L | Dalton, Ga. / Northwest Whitfeld County |
Luke Heyman | C | R/R | Longwood, Fla. / Lake Brantley |
Cade Kurland | INF | R/R | Tampa, Fla. / Berkeley Prep |
Yoel Tejeda Jr. | RHP/1B | S/R | Davie, Fla. / North Broward Prep |
In addition to the new faces on the roster, Florida returns 23 players including six positional starters from the 2022 campaign. That group powered the Orange & Blue to a 42-24 (15-15 SEC) record one year ago while hosting the program’s 18th NCAA Regional.
Florida’s 2023 season officially opens at home on Friday, Feb. 17 with the first of three games in a weekend series against Charleston Southern. Fans will have plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Gators at Condron Family Ballpark, as 20 of Florida’s first-22 games take place at home.
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