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UF pitcher Liam Peterson headlines Gators’ strong showing in 2026 MLB Draft

Florida baseball had three players and one commit selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, with freshman right-handed pitcher Liam Peterson earning a first-round pick. Peterson becomes the latest addition to a long line of first-round selections developed under head coach Kevin O’Sullivan.

Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator · The Gainesville Sun