GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When the No. 9 Florida baseball program opens up the 2022 season against Liberty on Feb. 18-20 this upcoming weekend, fans in attendance will have the opportunity to celebrate an impressive collection of honorary first pitches.
Head football coach Billy Napier<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_staff.aspx-3Fstaff-3D2954&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=oE6bQB0TaaEBWe4g3yTYtn928P2OBrgHCr1TWXydgcUys7lI9Sm1YsjmFJZ8Dt97&s=0QHwufgdmjHCN5IPkK-K3keZI4G-ADCHaEG2Tdn_HJM&e= > will throw out the first pitch on opening night, which is set for Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Thereafter, a pair of legendary Gators are set to take over the honors for the duration of the series.
2017 National Champion and 2018 Dick Howser Trophy winner Brady Singer is scheduled to assume first-pitch duties on Saturday, Feb. 19. Those planning to attend Sunday’s 12 p.m. matinee will be in for a treat as well, as 2012 Golden Spikes Award winner and 2021 MLB All-Star Mike Zunino throws out the first pitch in the series finale.
Below is a complete list of honorary first pitches scheduled for opening weekend.
Friday, Feb. 18 @ 7 p.m. – Florida Head Football Coach Billy Napier<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_staff.aspx-3Fstaff-3D2954&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=oE6bQB0TaaEBWe4g3yTYtn928P2OBrgHCr1TWXydgcUys7lI9Sm1YsjmFJZ8Dt97&s=0QHwufgdmjHCN5IPkK-K3keZI4G-ADCHaEG2Tdn_HJM&e= >
Saturday, Feb. 19 @ 4 p.m. – Kansas City Royals RHP Brady Singer
Sunday, Feb. 20 @ 12 p.m. – Tampa Bay Rays C Mike Zunino
Florida is set to open the 2022 season at home the weekend of Feb. 18-20 in the form of a three-game series against Liberty of the Atlantic Sun Conference. All three games of the season-opening series will stream live on SEC Network+.
Ticket Information
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