June rolls on, and so does the parade of former Florida Gators making headlines in the big leagues.
Pete Alonso remains the main attraction in New York, Jac Caglianone continues his baptism by fire with Kansas City and Wyatt Langford is finally showing signs of life after a rough early-June skid.
Harrison Bader and Jonathan India are trending in opposite directions, while Brady Singer keeps grinding every fifth day for Cincinnati.
Given that the season is midway through June, divisional races are tightening and All-Star voting is in full swing. So every at-bat and outing on the mound carries more weight for these Florida alumni.
Here’s how the Gators fared over the last week in the MLB.
Pete Alonso: First Baseman, New York Mets
Last 7 Games: .259 AVG | .355 OBP | .911 OPS | 6 RBI | 2 HR | 2 BB
2025 Season: .293 AVG | .390 OBP | .960 OPS | 63 RBI | 17 HR | 35 BB
Alonso cooled slightly after his NL Player of the Week tear, but two more homers and six RBI kept him squarely in the baseball spotlight.
Beyond the long ball, the Polar Bear’s hard-hit rate remains elite, and the Mets slugger shows no sign of slowing down as New York continues to sit on top of the NL East.
Wyatt Langford: Outfielder, Texas Rangers
Last 7 Games: .290 AVG | .371 OBP | .855 OPS | 4 RBI | 2 HR | 0 SB | 3 BB
2025 Season: .236 AVG | .317 OBP | .755 OPS | 30 RBI | 13 HR | 11 SB | 27 BB
Langford snapped out of his funk with nine hits and a pair of long balls, raising his OPS almost 25 points. Texas is hopeful the sophomore slugger’s improved plate discipline sparks a sustained summer surge.
The Rangers also believe that Langford’s mix of strength and speed will play even louder as temperatures soar and the ball carries during these summer months.
Jac Caglianone: First Baseman/Outfielder, Kansas City Royals
Last 7 Games: .308 AVG | .333 OBP | .679 OPS | 1 RBI | 0 HR | 1 BB
2025 Season: .213 AVG | .229 OBP | .484 OPS | 2 RBI | 0 HR | 1 BB
Caglianone’s bat came alive with an 8-for-26 week. Royals manager Matt Quatraro noted the 22-year-old’s swing decisions are already improving. Scouts still expect 30-homer pop once he learns which pitches to elevate, and the Royals are content letting those lessons unfold in real time.
Harrison Bader: Outfielder, Minnesota Twins
Last 7 Games: .267 AVG | .313 OBP | .646 OPS | 0 RBI | 1 SB | 1 BB
2025 Season: .256 AVG | .343 OBP | .756 OPS | 24 RBI | 6 HR | 7 SB | 18 BB
Bader chipped in three singles and a stolen base, but otherwise stayed quiet at the plate. Even so, his defensive play in center field has been excellent.
Minnesota values that glove in the outfield so much but Bader needs to find that consistency at the plate. A few more line drives–and fewer sky-high pop-ups–could turn those modest on-base numbers into multi-category production soon.
Jonathan India: Infielder, Kansas City Royals
Last 7 Games: .280 AVG | .333 OBP | .813 OPS | 3 RBI | 1 HR | 2 BB
2025 Season: .248 AVG | .331 OBP | .666 OPS | 18 RBI | 3 HR | 28 BB
India’s steady contact skills paid off again, posting a .280 average and a clutch three-run week. The 2021 NL Rookie of the Year sprayed hits to all fields, including a home run.
With the Kansas City Royals trying to climb a tough AL Central division and turn their season around, India’s veteran presence and grinder mentality loom larger than ever in a youthful clubhouse.
Brady Singer: Starting Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds
Last Outing (at DET): 1-0 | 6.0 IP | 4 H | 3 BB | 4 SO | 1 ER
2025 Season: 7-4 | 4.34 ERA | 74.2 IP | 60 SO | 1.34 WHIP
Singer banked six study frames in Detroit, keeping the Tigers off balance. Despite giving up three walks, the right-hander tacked just one earned run and was able to log four strikeouts.
With 74.2 innings of work this season, the former first-rounder is emerging as the Reds’ most reliable innings-eater behind Nick Lodolo.
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Reporting by Aidan Gallardo, Gators Wire / Gators Wire
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