Ethan Surowiec returns to Florida Gators after MLB draft disappointment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Ethan Surowiec, a sophomore infielder for Florida baseball, will return to the Gators following his unselection in the 2026 MLB Draft. He announced his decision on social media soon after the draft closed. Surowiec played all 62 games last season, leading the team in multiple offensive categories, including hits, batting average, and RBIs. He has three years of eligibility remaining after the NCAA's new five-for-five rule. Surowiec had previously transferred from Ole Miss and was recognized as the Northwoods League MVP last summer.
- •Surowiec started all 62 games for Florida last season.
- •He hit.317 with 78 hits and 63 RBIs in 2025.
- •Surowiec previously transferred from Ole Miss before joining Florida.
- •He was named Northwoods League MVP last summer.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ethan Surowiec returns to Florida after going unselected in MLB draft
"Florida baseball's sophomore infielder Ethan Surowiec is returning to the Gators after failing to hear his name called in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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