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Florida Baseball: Gators lead way for MLB Opening Day

By Benjamin Henderson

Mar 30, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) takes on the field during team introductions prior to game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) takes on the field during team introductions prior to game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 28, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of an exhibition game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of an exhibition game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports /

Brady Singer

Singer was a crucial arm for Florida’s national title run in 2017. He was the starting pitcher for game one of the championship series against LSU, and finished 2017 with a 3.21 ERA with 121 strikeouts against just 32 walks.

In 2018 he was even better, posting a 2.55 ERA and receiving the  Dick Howser Trophy.

Kansas City drafted singer with the 18th overall pick in 2018.

His pro career has been up and down. He debuted in the big leagues in 2020 and started 27 games in 2021, posting a 5-10 record with a 4.91 ERA.

He was optioned down to AAA during the 2022 season but is listed on Kansas City’s roster to begin the 2023 season.

Singer also made an appearance with Team USA in the WBC.

Dalton Guthrie

Guthrie was also a key cog of the 2017 national title squad. He hit .273 in 2017 with the Gators but was more renowned for his defensive play. Guthrie was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team in 2017.

Philadelphia drafted him in the 6th round in 2017, and he has since worked his way up through the minors. He made his Major League debut last September with Philadelphia.

He is on their active roster but did not play yesterday.

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