Stetson outfielder Kyle Jones commits to Florida

The view from the outfield at Florida Ballpark on Feb. 26, 2022. GatorCountry photo by David Bowie.Stetson outfielder Kyle Jones committed to the Florida Gators on Thursday afternoon via the transfer portal. The 6’3, 170-pound center fielder was named ASUN Freshman of the Year and a second-team freshman All-American (NCBWA) for his efforts with the Hatters.

Jones batted .355 with 88 hits, 38 RBI, 53 runs, 15 doubles, and five home runs in his first collegiate season.

The Athens, Georgia native was one of the hardest hitters to strike out in college baseball last season, striking out just 27 times in 248 at bats, a strikeout percentage of just 10.8. For more context, Gators’ superstar Jac…