Gators’ LHP Philip Abner was selected in the sixth round with the 175th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 MLB Draft.
After a disastrous freshman campaign, Abner found major success in the Cape Cod Summer League, posting a 1.93 ERA across eight appearances, four starts, and 28 innings, earning himself a 2022 Cape Cod League All-Star selection.
The draft eligible sophomore carried this momentum into the 2023 spring season, working to a 3-0 record out of the bullpen while holding a 3.16 ERA and a .220 batting average against.
Abner’s strikeout numbers are staggering to say the least.