This is the first-career draft selection for Bobby Boser, who was named a 2025 Third Team All-American by Baseball America.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Athletics nabbed Gators infielder Bobby Boser<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/bobby-boser/17349> with the 320th overall pick in the 11th round of the MLB Draft, making him the fourth Gator to be selected on Monday.
As a result, Florida has now produced at least four MLB Draft picks in 16 of the last 17 years, only failing to do so in the COVID-shortened, five-round draft in 2020. Boser follows teammates Colby Shelton<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/colby-shelton/17335> (Round 6, Pick 166 – Chicago White Sox), Jake Clemente<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-clemente/17322> (Round 7, Pick 198 – Miami Marlins) and Pierce Coppola<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/pierce-coppola/17323> (Round 7, Pick 211 – Chicago Cubs) in being taken in this year’s draft.
With his first-career selection, Boser represents the 229th individual draft pick in program history and the 114th of Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan’s 18-plus-year tenure. In going 320th overall to the A’s, Boser is the sixth-highest UF third baseman to be drafted in team history.
As the lone Gator to start all 61 games this past season, Boser led Florida in at bats (238), hits (80), runs (72), RBI (67), total bases (146), home runs (18), stolen bases (19) and on-base percentage (.437). Finishing with a robust .336/.437/.613 batting line, Boser nearly became the second 20-homer/20-steal player in program history (Brad Wilkerson, 1998). His 21 multi-RBI games equated to over one-third of UF’s contests while his six three-hit showings and 25 multi-hit games also paced the squad.
The UF third baseman took home All-SEC Defensive Team honors while ranking top-10 in the SEC in runs (second), steals (fourth), RBI (sixth), hits (eighth), at bats (eighth) and total bases (eighth) during the regular season. Boser’s elite contributions on both sides of the ball earned him Third Team All-America honors from Baseball America.
Across four collegiate campaigns, Boser batted .305/.405/.592 while racking up 762 plate appearances over 188 games played. The Wesley Chapel, Fla. native slugged 49 career home runs on top of four triples, 29 doubles, 164 runs, 152 RBI and 33 stolen bases in 40 attempts. The versatile defender appeared at every position but pitcher and catcher during his standout career.
Running List of Florida’s 2025 MLB Draft Picks (4)
SS Colby Shelton<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/colby-shelton/17335> – Round 6, Pick 166 (Chicago White Sox)
RHP Jake Clemente<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-clemente/17322> – Round 7 – Pick 198 (Miami Marlins)
LHP Pierce Coppola<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/pierce-coppola/17323> – Round 7 – Pick 211 (Chicago Cubs)
3B Bobby Boser<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/bobby-boser/17349> – Round 11, Pick 320 (Athletics)
What They’re Saying About Boser
MLB Pipeline
“A strong, right-handed hitter, Boser has always shown a propensity for doing damage. There’s strength and bat speed with good balance at the plate. There’s also plenty of power for him to tap into, and he’s shown the ability to drive the ball for extra bases and out of the park to all fields… Boser gets very high marks for his makeup, and he worked hard to improve his athleticism, running speed and defensive ability to make him a more viable all-around prospect. He has the ability to play three infield positions capably, and some think he’s the best shortstop on the Gators, though he’s played more third than anywhere else this season. A team taking him could send him out at short, but he could develop into a regular at the hot corner or second, with a floor as a productive super-utility type.”
Baseball America
“Boser has played every position except catcher and pitcher in his four years in college. After spending three seasons with South Florida, Boser transferred to Florida for his 2025 senior season. He slashed .336/.437/.613 with 18 home runs and was the only Gator to play each of the team’s 61 games. Boser can also lay claim to multiple solid offensive seasons in the Cape Cod League, first in 2023 and second in 2024.Listed at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, Boser uses an open setup at the plate and hits the ball hard. He showed an ability to homer to all fields in the SEC and has been a consistent double-digit home run hitter since his 2023 sophomore season in college…”
Florida’s MLB Draft History
Highest Drafted Third Basemen in Program History
1. 2018: Jonathan India – Round 1, Pick 5 (Cincinnati Reds)
2. 1991: Herbert Perry – Round 2, Pick 57 (Cleveland Indians)
3. 2002: Pat Osborn – Round 2, Pick 72 (Cleveland Indians)
4. 2003: Brett Dowdy – Round 9, Pick 271 (Los Angeles Dodgers)
5. 2015: Josh Tobias – Round 10, Pick 294 (Philadelphia Phillies)
6. 2025: Bobby Boser<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/bobby-boser/17349> – Round 11, Pick 320 (Athletics)
7. 1980: David Banes – Round 16, Pick 411 (New York Yankees)
8. 2023: Colby Halter – Round 17, Pick 496 (Oakland Athletics)
All Draft Picks Under Kevin O’Sullivan (114)
2025: SS Colby Shelton<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/colby-shelton/17335> – Round 6, Pick 166 (Chicago White Sox)
2025: RHP Jake Clemente<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-clemente/17322> – Round 7 – Pick 198 (Miami Marlins)
2025: LHP Pierce Coppola<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/pierce-coppola/17323> – Round 7 – Pick 211 (Chicago Cubs)
2025: 3B Bobby Boser<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/bobby-boser/17349> – Round 11, Pick 320 (Athletics)
2024: 1B/LHP Jac Caglianone<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/jac-caglianone/16365> – Round 1, Pick 6 (Kansas City Royals)
2024: RHP Brandon Neely<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/brandon-neely/16373> – Round 3, Pick 86 (Boston Red Sox)
2024: RHP Fisher Jameson<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/fisher-jameson/16371> – Round 10, Pick 288 (Colorado Rockies)
2024: RHP Ryan Slater<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/ryan-slater/16377> – Round 18, Pick 538 (San Francisco Giants)
2024: SS Colby Shelton<https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/roster/colby-shelton/17335> – Round 20, Pick 590 (Washington Nationals)
2023: OF Wyatt Langford – Round 1, Pick 4 (Texas Rangers)
2023: RHP Hurston Waldrep – Round 1, Pick 24 (Atlanta Braves)
2023: RHP Brandon Sproat – Round 2, Pick 56 (New York Mets)
2023: SS Josh Rivera – Round 3, Pick 81 (Chicago Cubs)
2023: LHP Philip Abner – Round 6, Pick 175 (Arizona Diamondbacks)
2023: INF Colby Halter – Round 17, Pick 496 (Oakland Athletics)
2022: OF Sterlin Thompson – Round 1, Pick 31 (Colorado Rockies)
2022: LHP Hunter Barco – Round 2, Pick 44 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
2022: OF Jud Fabian – Round 2, Pick 67 (Baltimore Orioles)
2022: RHP Brandon Sproat – Round 3, Pick 90 (New York Mets)
2021: OF Jud Fabian<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14217> – Round 2, Pick 40 (Boston Red Sox)
2021: RHP Tommy Mace<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14223> – Round 2, Pick 69 (Cleveland Indians)
2021: C Nathan Hickey<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14220> – Round 5, Pick 136 (Boston Red Sox)
2021: RHP Christian Scott<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14231> – Round 5, Pick 142 (New York Mets)
2021: OF Jacob Young<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14236> – Round 7, Pick 203 (Washington Nationals)
2021: RHP Jack Leftwich<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14221> – Round 7, Pick 216 (Cleveland Indians)
2021: RHP Franco Aleman<https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=14238> – Round 10, Pick 306 (Cleveland Indians)
2019: SS Brady McConnell – Round 2, Pick 44 (Kansas City Royals)
2019: RHP Tyler Dyson – Round 5, Pick 153 (Washington Nationals)
2019: OF Wil Dalton – Round 8, Pick 257 (Boston Red Sox)
2019: OF Nelson Maldonado – Round 21, Pick 642 (Chicago Cubs)
2018: 3B Jonathan India – Round 1, Pick 5 (Cincinnati Reds)
2018: RHP Brady Singer – Round 1, Pick 18 (Kansas City Royals)
2018: RHP Jackson Kowar – Round 1, Pick 33 (Kansas City Royals)
2018: C JJ Schwarz – Round 8, Pick 233 (Oakland Athletics)
2018: SS Deacon Liput – Round 10, Pick 314 (Los Angeles Dodgers)
2018: RHP Michael Byrne – Round 14, Pick 409 (Cincinnati Reds)
2018: OF/LHP Nick Horvath – Round 25, Pick 745 (Baltimore Orioles)
2017: RHP Alex Faedo – Round 1, Pick 18 (Detroit Tigers)
2017: SS Dalton Guthrie – Round 6, Pick 173 (Philadelphia Phillies)
2017: C Mike Rivera – Round 6, Pick 192 (Cleveland Indians)
2017: C Mark Kolozsvary – Round 7, Pick 197 (Cincinnati Reds)
2017: RHP David Lee – Round 27, Pick 808 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
2017: RHP Frank Rubio – Round 29, Pick 876 (San Francisco Giants)
2017: 2B Deacon Liput – Round 29, Pick 880 (Los Angeles Dodgers)
2017: C JJ Schwarz – Round 38, Pick 1129 (Tampa Bay Rays)
2016: LHP A.J. Puk – Round 1, Pick 6 (Oakland Athletics)
2016: RHP Dane Dunning – Round 1, Pick 29 (Washington Nationals)
2016: RHP Logan Shore – Round 2, Pick 47 (Oakland Athletics)
2016: OF Buddy Reed – Round 2, Pick 48 (San Diego Padres)
2016: 1B Pete Alonso – Round 2, Pick 64 (New York Mets)
2016: RHP Shaun Anderson – Round 3, Pick 88 (Boston Red Sox)
2016: LHP Scott Moss – Round 4, Pick 108 (Cincinnati Reds)
2016: LHP Kirby Snead – Round 10, Pick 312 (Toronto Blue Jays)
2015: SS Richie Martin – Round 1, Pick 20 (Oakland Athletics)
2015: OF Harrison Bader – Round 3, Pick 100 (St. Louis Cardinals)
2015: RHP Eric Hanhold – Round 6, Pick 181 (Milwaukee Brewers)
2015: LHP Danny Young – Round 8, Pick 242 (Toronto Blue Jays)
2015: RHP Taylor Lewis – Round 9, Pick 270 (Atlanta Braves)
2015: 3B Josh Tobias – Round 10, Pick 294 (Philadelphia Phillies)
2015: LHP Bobby Poyner – Round 14, Pick 411 (Boston Red Sox)
2015: RHP Mike Vinson – Round 24, Pick 730 (Detroit Tigers)
2015: RHP Aaron Rhodes – Round 28, Pick 855 (Los Angeles Angels)
2014: C Taylor Gushue – Round 4, Pick 131 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
2014: RHP Justin Shafer – Round 8, Pick 234 (Toronto Blue Jays)
2014: RHP Karsten Whitson – Round 11, Pick 344 (Boston Red Sox)
2014: 2B Casey Turgeon – Round 24, Pick 735 (St. Louis Cardinals)
2014: RHP Ryan Harris – Round 26, Pick 794 (Boston Red Sox)
2014: RHP Keenan Kish – Round 34, Pick 1025 (Cincinnati Reds)
2013: RHP Jonathon Crawford – Round 1, Pick 20 (Detroit Tigers)
2013: LHP Daniel Gibson – Round 7, Pick 210 (Arizona Diamondbacks)
2013: OF Taylor Ratliff – Round 13, Pick 390 (Arizona Diamondbacks)
2013: RHP Johnny Magliozzi – Round 17, Pick 506 (New York Mets)
2013: SS Cody Dent – Round 22, Pick 676 (Washington Nationals)
2013: OF Jeff Driskel – Round 29, Pick 863 (Boston Red Sox)
2013: RHP Karsten Whitson – Round 37, Pick 1126 (Washington Nationals)
2012: C Mike Zunino – Round 1, Pick 3 (Seattle Mariners)
2012: LHP/1B Brian Johnson – Round 1, Pick 31 (Boston Red Sox)
2012: SS Nolan Fontana – Round 2, Pick 61 (Houston Astros)
2012: LHP Steven (Paco) Rodriguez – Round 2, Pick 82 (Los Angeles Dodgers)
2012: RHP Austin Maddox – Round 3, Pick 118 (Boston Red Sox)
2012: OF Preston Tucker – Round 7, Pick 219 (Houston Astros)
2012: RHP Hudson Randall – Round 7, Pick 244 (Detroit Tigers)
2012: OF Daniel Pigott – Round 9, Pick 292 (Cincinnati Reds)
2012: RHP Greg Larson – Round 20, Pick 631 (Boston Red Sox)
2011: LHP Nick Maronde – Round 3, Pick 104 (Los Angeles Angels)
2011: RHP Anthony DeSclafani – Round 6, Pick 199 (Toronto Blue Jays)
2011: RHP Alex Panteliodis – Round 9, Pick 282 (New York Mets)
2011: RHP Tommy Toledo – Round 11, Pick 341 (Milwaukee Brewers)
2011: 2B Josh Adams – Round 13, Pick 403 (Florida Marlins)
2011: 1B/OF Preston Tucker – Round 16, Pick 498 (Colorado Rockies)
2011: C Ben McMahan – Round 23, Pick 701 (Milwaukee Brewers)
2011: RHP Matt Campbell – Round 24, Pick 751 (Philadelphia Phillies)
2011: RHP Greg Larson – Round 29, Pick 885 (Los Angeles Angels)
2011: OF Bryson Smith – Round 34, Pick 1045 (Cincinnati Reds)
2011: OF Tyler Thompson – Round 46, Pick 1387 (Washington Nationals)
2010: LHP Kevin Chapman – Round 4, Pick 119 (Kansas City Royals)
2010: OF Matt den Dekker – Round 5, Pick 152 (New York Mets)
2010: RHP Tommy Toledo – Round 32, Pick 975 (Minnesota Twins)
2010: C Hampton Tignor – Round 36, Pick 1104 (Los Angeles Angels)
2010: RHP Justin Poovey – Round 41, Pick 1254 (Los Angeles Angels)
2010: RHP Matt Campbell – Round 43, Pick 1297 (Cincinnati Reds)
2009: RHP Billy Bullock – Round 2, Pick 70 (Minnesota Twins)
2009: OF Avery Barnes – Round 11, Pick 331 (Colorado Rockies)
2009: LHP Tony Davis – Round 12, Pick 372 (Minnesota Twins)
2009: OF Matt den Dekker – Round 16, Pick 475 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
2009: RHP Patrick Keating – Round 20, Pick 602 (Kansas City Royals)
2009: C Buddy Munroe – Round 22, Pick 672 (Minnesota Twins)
2009: LHP Stephen Locke – Round 22, Pick 681 (Los Angeles Angels)
2009: SS Mike Mooney – Round 23, Pick 686 (Baltimore Orioles)
2009: OF Riley Cooper – Round 25, Pick 754 (Texas Rangers)
2009: LHP Kevin Chapman – Round 50, Pick 1513 (Chicago White Sox)
2008: SS Cole Figueroa – Round 6, Pick 195 (San Diego Padres)
2008: OF Avery Barnes – Round 40, Pick 1201 (Washington Nationals)
2008: RHP Josh Edmondson – Round 41, Pick 1249 (Los Angeles Angels)
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