A College Football Fan’s Guide to Gators Baseball in 2026

Following a lackluster college football season, Florida Gators fans are shifting focus to the baseball team led by Kevin O'Sullivan, which is gearing up for another effort to reach the College World Series in Omaha. The Gators, ranked No. 13 in D1baseball’s 2026 rankings, aim to bounce back from a challenging 2025, which saw an 11-0 start fizzle into a 1-11 conference record, culminating in an early exit from the Conway Regional.

Florida's roster features 16 players ranked in the top 100 of their academic year, with Liam Peterson, Brendan Lawson, and Aidan King among the top draft prospects. Peterson, a junior, is also a Preseason First-Team All-American. The team is set to begin their season against UAB, with a doubleheader planned for Saturday, and coverage available on SEC Network+.

Key players include transfer catcher Karson Bowen, junior first baseman Landon Stripling, and sophomore