Pogue is the first Gator to sign a free agent contract in 2022 and the 25th Gator all-time to do so.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida right-handed pitcher Nick Pogue<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15102&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=6ytd2ael6LrsKYErEuNQ7PPWuyHZi40onCwYIf1Ryms&e= > has signed a free agent contract with the Washington Nationals.
Although Pogue represents the first Gator to sign a free agent contract following the conclusion of the July 17-19 Major League Baseball Draft, he is not the first to achieve his post-college destiny. Four of his Florida teammates were selected over the course of the three-day draft: outfielder Sterlin Thompson<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15108&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=fPl1kavbmtYa8RuasEwPJ5fFQePXSyesUaU6tLBiAF4&e= > (31st overall), left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15091&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=0Z9LUqq1OGIdZvjAzklfXP3ic56LKy3LMHhP-TkNv-c&e= > (44th overall), outfielder Jud Fabian<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15127&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=FyzlD768SGEakEQOr9SEsix7SECgeHDIYG0igR_qxMk&e= > (67th overall) and right-hander Brandon Sproat<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15106&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=VYvPveY2PyEVq3XnMEPv4QlARt6c6XHW7rGIxht_sk8&e= > (90th overall).
On top of boasting 215 individual draft picks in program history, Pogue raises Florida’s total number of free agent signings to 25. That brings the combined number of individual Gators that have been drafted or signed a pro contract to 240.
After missing the entirety of the 2021 season, Pogue made a 733-day return from Tommy John surgery against Seton Hall on March 13. After building up his workload, Pogue pitched himself into the weekend rotation and by season’s end owned a 4-3 record with a 4.81 ERA and .238 batting average against across 39 1/3 innings pitched. While making 11 appearances including 10 starts, Pogue struck out 37 batters while walking just 12.
Pogue pitched in parts of three seasons after arriving in Gainesville in the fall of 2018, totaling a 6-5 record across 84 1/3 career innings. The right-hander finished his Gators tenure with 34 appearances, 16 starts, a 4.59 ERA, .249 BAA and 86 strikeouts.
Running List of Florida’s 2022 MLB Draft Picks/Free Agent Signings
OF Sterlin Thompson<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15108&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=fPl1kavbmtYa8RuasEwPJ5fFQePXSyesUaU6tLBiAF4&e= > – Round 1, Pick 31 (Colorado Rockies)
LHP Hunter Barco<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15091&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=0Z9LUqq1OGIdZvjAzklfXP3ic56LKy3LMHhP-TkNv-c&e= > – Round 2, Pick 44 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
OF Jud Fabian<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15127&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=FyzlD768SGEakEQOr9SEsix7SECgeHDIYG0igR_qxMk&e= > – Round 2, Pick 67 (Baltimore Orioles)
RHP Brandon Sproat<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15106&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=VYvPveY2PyEVq3XnMEPv4QlARt6c6XHW7rGIxht_sk8&e= > – Round 3, Pick 90 (New York Mets)
RHP Nick Pogue<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D15102&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=ZmbULYJOul6u6n_952cpi_Z7YNLHjnWDlICcdul1FcnpXHUCiIHuBA3TLuqQnw0a&s=6ytd2ael6LrsKYErEuNQ7PPWuyHZi40onCwYIf1Ryms&e= > – Post-Draft Free Agent Signing (Washington Nationals)
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