The Florida Gators have been active in the transfer portal after their elimination from the Conway Regional last weekend, picking up three commitments including JUCO catcher AJ Malzone, a rising junior from Wabash Valley.
A native of Manteno, Illinois, Malzone ranked as the 611th overall player in the 2023 high school class and was labeled a ‘High Follow’ recruit, according to Perfect Game.
As a true freshman in 2024, Malzone batted .372 with eight home runs, nine doubles, and 42 RBI while posting a 33-19 strikeout to walk ratio across 205 plate appearances. The 5’11, 190-pound catcher added five stolen bases.