Florida Baseball: Five best all-time Gator commits that went pro instead

Jul 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (39) rounds third base on the way to score off an RBI by shortstop David Hamilton (not pictured) during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 20, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Woodford (44) throws to the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida Baseball commits that went pro: Jake Woodford

The 2015 class for the Florida Gators included key contributors to the 2017 national championship squad, including Jonathan India, Brady Singer, and Michael Byrne.

Jake Woodford could have been a part of the fun but instead opted to sign with the St. Louid Cardinals after being drafted 39th overall in 2015.

Woodford progressed through the minor leagues relatively quickly for a high school prospect and made his MLB debut in 2020 at the age of 23 in front of zero fans.

Because reasons.

Since 2020, he has bounced back and forth between St. Louis and their AAA affiliate Memphis.

After beginning the season as a starter for the Cardinals, he has since been related to bullpen duty and made his last appearance on June 29.

He has a career ERA in the big leagues of 4.08 with a 10-6 record.

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