Florida Gators: Avery Romero
Six more Gators drafted; total up to 8
June, 5, 2012
6/05/12
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By
Michael DiRocco | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – More proof of why the Florida baseball team is the favorite to win the College World series: The Gators had six more players drafted on Tuesday.
Shortstop Nolan Fontana and pitcher Steven Rodriguez were taken in the second round. Pitcher Austin Maddox was taken in the third round, and outfielder Preston Tucker and pitcher Hudson Randall were taken in the seventh round. Outfielder Daniel Pigott was taken in the ninth round.
Including the selections of catcher Mike Zunino (No. 3 overall) and pitcher Brian Johnson (No. 31 overall), the Gators have seen eight players drafted during the first 15 rounds. Rounds 16-40 will take place Wednesday.
Shortstop Nolan Fontana and pitcher Steven Rodriguez were taken in the second round. Pitcher Austin Maddox was taken in the third round, and outfielder Preston Tucker and pitcher Hudson Randall were taken in the seventh round. Outfielder Daniel Pigott was taken in the ninth round.
Including the selections of catcher Mike Zunino (No. 3 overall) and pitcher Brian Johnson (No. 31 overall), the Gators have seen eight players drafted during the first 15 rounds. Rounds 16-40 will take place Wednesday.
The No. 2 Florida Gators continue their series against the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes in Coral Gables, Fla. today with the wrap-up of the weekend series at 1 p.m. ET. You can watch the game live right here and you can follow along on our scoreboard as well. Here is a look at some Gator prospects from ESPNHS to whet your appetite.
ESPNHS All-State baseball teams
We've broken down each state's top 20 players into two teams -- an offensive team and a group of pitchers. A number of Gator commits made the list for All-State Baseball - Florida.
The Starting Nine: Preseason look
Each week, ESPNHS ranks the nine top players in order in The Starting Nine. Florida commit and likely first-round pick Lance McCullers, Jr., who has been known to reach triple-digits on the radar gun, is a contender to be the nation’s top high school baseball player.
Two UF commits on middle infielders list
Final positional rankings for the Class of 2012 look at the Top 10 middle infielders. A pair of Gator commits, Avery Romero and Richie Martin, make the list.
ESPNHS All-State baseball teams
We've broken down each state's top 20 players into two teams -- an offensive team and a group of pitchers. A number of Gator commits made the list for All-State Baseball - Florida.
The Starting Nine: Preseason look
Each week, ESPNHS ranks the nine top players in order in The Starting Nine. Florida commit and likely first-round pick Lance McCullers, Jr., who has been known to reach triple-digits on the radar gun, is a contender to be the nation’s top high school baseball player.
Two UF commits on middle infielders list
Final positional rankings for the Class of 2012 look at the Top 10 middle infielders. A pair of Gator commits, Avery Romero and Richie Martin, make the list.
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Michael DiRocco
Michael DiRocco came to ESPN.com in 2011 after spending 10 and a half years covering UF for the Florida Times-Union. He lives in Middleburg, Fla., with his wife and two sons. Email him at espndirocco@gmail.com.
Derek Tyson
Derek Tyson joined ESPN.com in 2011. He worked as a football and recruiting analyst for GatorCountry.com before joining ESPN. He currently resides in Gainesville, Fla. Email him at derektysonespn@gmail.com.