Florida Gators shortstop Colby Shelton has been selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 166th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The selection marks Florida’s 226th unique draftee since the MLB Draft began in 1965. Shelton is Florida’s 8th highest drafted shortstop and is slotted for a $403,900 signing bonus.
Shelton spent two years at UF after transferring from Alabama in 2024, hitting .304 with 27 home runs and 33 doubles in his Gators’ career. As a sophomore, Shelton played a critical role in Florida’s run to the final four of the College World Series, hitting .