After picking up a big series win at home last weekend over Georgia, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to travel for their final SEC series of the regular season this week to Gainesville for a three-game set with the Florida Gators.
A ranked matchup, Florida comes into this weekend fresh off an impressive weekend series as well, one in which the Gators took two-of-three from Texas in Austin. As a result, the Gators catapulted themselves into many Top 25 polls this week, and are playing very well as we inch closer to the postseason.
An opponent that could certainly give Alabama some problems, especially on their home field, can the Crimson Tide go into Gainesville to pickup yet another series win to boost their chances at hosting a regional?
Here is a preview of Alabama's final regular season opponent, the Florida Gators.
Florida Gators 2025 Team Overview
- Conference: SEC
- Stadium: Condron Family Ballpark, Gainesville, Florida
- 2025 Record: 35-18 overall (13-14 in SEC)
- Ranking: No. 21 in USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, No. 23 in D1Baseball Top 25
As mentioned previously, Florida comes into this weekend ranked in the latest Top 25 polls, sitting at No. 21 in the nation following their weekend series win over Texas. The Gators also come into the weekend with a 35-18 overall record for the season that includes a 13-14 mark in SEC play, and have won each of their last five SEC series'.
Florida Gators 2025 Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Kevin O'Sullivan
- Associate Head Coach: Chuck Jeroloman
- Assistant Coach: Taylor Black
- Pitching Coach: David Kopp
Leading the Florida Gators baseball program is Kevin O'Sullivan, who is currently in season No. 18 in Gainesville. Since his arrival at Florida back in 2008, O'Sullivan, a three-time SEC Coach of the Year, has led the Gators to nine College World Series appearances, six SEC regular season titles, and a national championship back in 2017.
Florida Gators 2025 Hitting Stats
- AVG: .296 (.272 in SEC)
- OBP: .407 (.375 in SEC)
- SLG: .507 (.453 in SEC)
- OPS: .914 (.828 in SEC)
- HR: 81 (36 in SEC)
- RBI: 374 (159 in SEC)
- SB: 80-of-97 (37-of-50 in SEC)
Florida enters this weekend batting for a combined .296 AVG as a team, while also owning a .272 AVG in SEC play. The Gators have also been active on the base paths this season stealing 80 bags, and have a combined .914 OPS as a team.
Florida Gators 2025 Pitching Stats
- ERA: 5.01 (6.37 in SEC)
- WHIP: 1.45 (1.65 in SEC)
- K: 568 (271 in SEC)
- BB: 220 (134 in SEC)
- AVG: .248 (.272 in SEC)
Florida's pitching staff has struggled at times this season, owning a 5.01 ERA for the year with opponents owning a combined .248 AVG against. Some of those same struggles have continued into SEC play as well, as Florida owns a 6.37 ERA in conference action with a .272 AVG against.
Florida Gators 2025 Hitters to Know
- Colby Shelton, Infielder - Junior
- Bobby Boser, Infielder/Outfielder - Senior
- Brody Donay, Catcher - Junior
- Luke Heyman, Catcher - Junior
- Brendan Lawson, Infielder - Freshman
Likely the biggest name to know for Florida offensively is a familiar face to Alabama in former transfer Colby Shelton, who is leading the Gators with a .377 AVG across 45 games this season. Among the additional names to know at the plate for Florida are Bobby Boser and Brody Donay, each of which own an OPS over 1.000+ with 14 home runs, while Luke Heyman is also an experienced member of the Gators lineup.
Florida Gators 2025 Pitchers to Know
- Aidan King, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman
- Liam Peterson, Right-Handed Pitcher - Sophomore
- Jake Clemente, Right-Handed Pitcher - Redshirt Sophomore
- Caden McDonald, Right-Handed Pitcher/First Baseman - Redshirt Freshman
- Jackson Barberi, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman
Florida's pitching staff is likely headlined by a pair of right-handed starters in freshman Aidan King and sophomore Liam Peterson, who own a combined 2.90 ERA and 3.81 ERA for the season, respectively. In the bullpen, Florida's biggest name to know is likely right-hander Jake Clemente, who owns a 3.66 ERA with six saves and a .183 AVG against across 46.2 innings this season.
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