Florida’s 2021 fall practice season is highlighted by an exhibition game against Georgia in Jacksonville on Friday, Oct. 29. The Gators’ fall season will run from Oct. 12 to Nov. 23 and also includes an exhibition vs. Georgia Southern on Oct. 23.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida baseball program’s 2021 fall practice season will be highlighted by an exhibition game against Georgia in Jacksonville on Friday, Oct. 29 as part of the annual Florida-Georgia football weekend, as announced by the City of Jacksonville on Thursday.
The late-October exhibition contest will be played at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 preceding the Florida-Georgia football game on Oct. 30. The announcement marks a rekindling of fall competition between the Gators and Bulldogs, as the two teams previously faced off in Jacksonville in 2019. Florida prevailed in that contest, 5-3.
Tickets for this year’s game will be priced at $15 and go on sale this Friday, September 10 at 10 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ticketmaster.com_&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=a9ZZBc7uFFjw0NIZ6685cVmpJaWyT7T6U92AYAMqBZU&e= >. Additional information and details about activities taking place in Jacksonville during Florida vs. Georgia weekend will be announced in the coming weeks.
Facing off against Georgia is just one component in Florida’s upcoming schedule, as the Gators begin fall practice on Oct. 12 and host Georgia Southern at Florida Ballpark during the football team’s bye week on Oct. 23. Fall practice will run six weeks, concluding on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
More information regarding the Florida vs. Georgia Southern game, such as ticketing details, will be announced at a later date.
Important Fall Dates
Tuesday, Oct. 12 First day of fall practice
Saturday, Oct. 23 Florida vs. Georgia Southern (Florida Ballpark)
Friday, Oct. 29 Florida vs. Georgia (in Jacksonville)
Tuesday, Nov. 23 Last day of fall practice
After posting a 38-22 (17-13 SEC) record last season, the Gators return 19 players from the 2021 roster and welcome 17 newcomers including 16 freshmen to this year’s squad. Despite the hefty roster turnover, Florida has already been ranked No. 7 in D1Baseball’s “Never Too Early Top 25” for the 2022 season, thanks in large part to an incoming recruiting class currently ranked No. 1 in the country by Perfect Game.
Last season, Florida continued its program-best streak of 13-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances after being selected to host the 2021 NCAA Gainesville Regional – a streak which ranks third nationally. 2021 marked the 17th time that Florida has hosted an NCAA Regional and signified the program’s 36th all-time Regional appearance.
Highlighting the Gators’ list of notable returnees are 2021 First Team All-SEC outfielder and Third Team All-American Jud Fabian<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14217&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=fBfuq6WSvrDZMECT36H7FHuuK_zdJ70M7aW2_HK4GXg&e= >, Freshman All-SEC outfielder Sterlin Thompson<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14247&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=Oqcnbx7WROyjrfxnvuou2jJ02Kk5AuIduVrerjTTtPc&e= > and Newcomer All-SEC left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14211&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=Nn4SlQs-O7cp_6vcglGu-S60tO-X_EYgo11mkJYRuOE&e= >. Other impact returners who saw significant playing time last season include first baseman/designated hitter Kris Armstrong<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14210&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=Azl8fFvtEvuvW-UTiUCQ8lnB_9UASbHwUMGQHs90KW8&e= >, first baseman/outfielder Kendrick Calilao<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14215&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=awFm6_b28hqEAnoSiUOPgxl0a7wtkTf3a2tHV-OjZN4&e= >, catcher Mac Guscette<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14241&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=YZW5KQCsgXIWaxidP2G4rkekzVV7e9UToMacXMmjz10&e= >, infielder Colby Halter<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14242&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=RIdSGs1px9oOs996CoCtlDztDkj0yY8yMShMWNguNU8&e= >, infielder Josh Rivera<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14229&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=sBvColSQJc6DqNzBZUFDZgpRGAg78aCJ6ym4ZMKORj4&e= > and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14233&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=vAVzBrKdlNGf6RZtdGvKqndVRRmEgSdBkA0ko9wXgIE&e= >.
Florida’s highly-touted crop of incoming players can be found here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_news_2021_9_8_gators-2Dranked-2Dno-2D2-2Din-2Dbaseball-2Damericas-2D2021-2Dtop-2Drecruiting-2Dclasses.aspx&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=DQ72huz6X5xPDVPW5WH6SOAGVhF18EqqL5apFt01vDc&s=IlbOxHZYadWA7HsWhDHs5D0W8UH1DYKTtvrRyatI5KQ&e= >.
