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Alex Toral and winning pitcher Evan McKendry led UM in 11-0 rout over FSU

Alex Toral, left, and winning pitcher Evan McKendry talk about the Hurricanes' 11-0 rout over FSU after the game Friday, April 5, 2019.

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Demie ‘Doc’ Mainieri, former Dade North Falcons baseball coach, dies at 90

Demie “Doc” Mainieri, who coached the Dade North baseball team for 30 years and took his players to the Junior College World Series five times, died at age 90. He was the father of LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri.

(L-R) Demie and Paul Mainieri. Demie, the former Miami Dade Baseball coach, died at 90.

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Legendary Miami Dade College baseball coach Demie Mainieri dies at 90

Demie Mainieri, who won 1,000 games in a College Baseball Hall of Fame career with Miami Dade College, died Wednesday at 90. Mainieri was the first junior college coach to win 1,000 games.

Miami’s Tony Jenkins (51) is safe at third base as FIU’s Austin Shenton (6) fails to tag him out as Florida International University hosts the University of Miami at FIU Baseball Stadium on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

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Photo Gallery: UM v. FIU | Wed., Feb. 27, 2019

This is a 2018 photo of Peter Alonso of the New York Mets baseball team. This image reflects the Mets active roster as of Feb. 21, 2018 when this image was taken. Alonso finally put on a uniform at Citi Field on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Just not as part of New York’s active roster. Alonso was honored on the field as the Mets’ minor league player of the year about two weeks after New York frustrated its fans by declining to promote him to the major leagues. Alonso says he was “disappointed” to be kept off the major league roster, but he’s using the decision as motivation for his offseason

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He’s the Mets’ minor-league MVP — and one of many former UF Gators close to MLB call-up

Ex-Florida Gators slugger Peter Alonso said he was ‘disappointed’ when the New York Mets opted not to call him up. But Alonso — like many recent UF draftees — should make the MLB jump sooner rather than later.

In 2015, Florida International University infielder Edwin Rios (28) plays against East Carolina University at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, Coral Gables.

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After rough start, this ex-FIU standout is one step from major leagues

Former Florida International University baseball standout Edwin Rios, 24, is playing Triple-A ball for the Oklahoma City Dodgers (part of the L.A. Dodgers organization), just one step away from reaching his major-league dream.

Florida players return to the dugout following an NCAA College World Series baseball game against Arkansas in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 22, 2018.

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UF baseball fell short of a championship, but future expectations remain the same

The Florida Gators baseball team saw its 2018 season come to an end following a 5-2 loss to Arkansas in the College World Series semifinals. UF was the No. 1 team in the country for most of the season and returns talent to make another run.

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UF's mascot mimicked LeBron before the College World Series. It didn't help the Gators

Prior to the University of Florida Gators baseball team's debut in the 2018 College World Series, UF's mascot Albert tweeted his pregame outfit — an homage to Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James' suit-and-shorts combo from the NBA Finals.

Florida pitcher Brady Singer celebrates after an NCAA Super Regional college baseball game against Auburn, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Auburn 8-2.

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Before his pro baseball career starts, UF's ace has eyes on the College World Series

Florida Gators ace Brady Singer is nearing the end of his collegiate baseball career. But the first-round pick of the Kansas City Royals is exerting all his energy to helping UF win a second College World Series title.

Florida players celebrate after Austin Langworthy hit a walk-off home run to beat Auburn, 3-2, in an NCAA college baseball Super Regional game in Gainesville on Monday. The victory means Florida is headed to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Florida is back in the College World Series after this dramatic walk-off home run

For the fourth year in a row, the University of Florida baseball team will play in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. UF, the defending national champion, beat Auburn on Monday on a walk-off home run by Austin Langworthy.

Florida's Jackson Kowar pitches during the first inning of a Southeastern Conference tournament NCAA baseball game against Arkansas, Friday, May 25, 2018, in Hoover, Ala.

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Who is Jackson Kowar, the Florida pitcher drafted by the Kansas City Royals?

The Kansas City Royals picked Jackson Kowar in Round 1 of the 2018 MLB Draft to play as a right-handed pitcher. Kowar played for the University of Florida Gators under coach Kevin O’Sullivan

Pitcher Brady Singer of the Florida Gators delivers a pitch against the LSU Tigers in the first inning during game one of the College World Series Championship Series on June 26, 2017, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Who is Brady Singer, the Florida pitcher drafted by the Kansas City Royals?

The Kansas City Royals picked Brady Singer in Round 1 of the 2018 MLB Draft to play as a right-handed pitcher. Singer played for the University of Florida Gators under coach Kevin O’Sullivan.

Florida pitcher Brady Singer (from left), third baseman Jonathan India and pitcher Jackson Kowar are all projected as potential first-round picks in the 2018 MLB Draft.

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How the Florida Gators can make history in the 2018 MLB Draft

The 2018 Major League Baseball Draft begins Monday, June 4, 2018. The Florida Gators could have three players selected in the first round for the first time in program history. The players: Brady Singer, Jonathan India and Jackson Kowar.

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What you need to know about Florida baseball heading into the NCAA Tournament

The University of Florida Gators' baseball team opens action in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on Friday, June 1, 2018, in the Gainesville Regional. Jacksonville, Florida Atlantic and Columbia will make their way to UF.

Florida players celebrate with the trophy after defeating LSU in Game 2 to win the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

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UF baseball eyes a second national title. Here's its path to the College World Series

The University of Florida Gators baseball team will serve as the No. 1 overall seed for the 2018 NCAA Baseball Tournament. UF hopes to make it back to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. FSU and Stetson will also host regionals.

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After dominating in the regular season, Florida baseball ran away with All-SEC honors

The University of Florida Gators' baseball team landed top honors in the Southeastern Conference annual awards. Kevin O'Sullivan was named coach of the year, Brady Singer pitcher of the year and Jonathan India player of the year.

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Cuban-American St. Thomas baseball coach going to island with Team USA

Jorge Perez, son of Cuban immigrants, will make his first trip to the island in July.

Andrew Liberty launches a second-inning homer in last year’s Nova Southeastern University season opener against Tusculum.

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Nova, Barry and other local colleges gear up for the 2018 baseball season

Last season, the Nova Southeastern University Sharks led the nation in home runs, but it’s not going to be quite like that this year. The emphasis is expected to shift from power hitting to power pitching.

Jake Anchia, a star catcher at Nova Southeastern University.

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College baseball star says successful immigrant father inspired him

Jake Anchia, a star catcher at Nova Southeastern University, is the son of Miguel Anchia, who came with his family from Cuba to Miami during the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Here, he worked his way up to become Hialeah fire chief before retiring in April 2017, taking one weekend off and then starting a new job as deputy fire chief in Miami Beach.

Melissa Mayeux, a Miami Dade College freshman from France, recently became the first female player added to MLB’s international registration list.

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Miami Dade College woman could have future in Major League Baseball

Melissa Mayeux, a freshman from France, has yet to play an official softball game – at any level – yet she will be the starting shortstop and hit in the middle of the Miami Dade College batting order this season.

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