
The Florida Gators baseball team represents the University of Florida in NCAA Division I college baseball. Along with most other Florida athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Eastern division of the Southeastern Conference. The Gators play their home games on campus in Alfred A. McKethan Stadium, and are currently coached by head coach Kevin O’Sullivan.
Andy Lopez took over the program in 1994, one season removed from leading Pepperdine University to its only national championship in the College World Series. In 1996, he coached the Gators to a 50-win season and College World Series bid. In 2000, Lopez was replaced by Pat McMahon became head coach in 2001 after coaching at Mississippi State.
After missing the NCAA Regionals again in 2007, McMahon was terminated as Florida baseball coach on June 7, 2007. Former Clemson associate head coach Kevin O’Sullivan agreed to become the Gators’ new head baseball coach on June 13, 2007.
CWS Appearances: 1988, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2005
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008
Conference Tournament Champions: 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1991
Conference Champions: 1952, 1956, 1962, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1996, 1998, 2005