Florida Gators place three players on Team USA roster for collegiate championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Three Florida Gators—Jackson Barberi, Aidan King, and Joshua Whritenour—made the official 28-man roster for Team USA. This selection follows two weeks of training camp in preparation for the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship, scheduled for July 11-15 in Taichung City, Taiwan. King, previously the SEC Pitcher of the Year, and Whritenour showcased strong performances, contributing to their inclusion. Eric Campbell, USA Baseball’s General Manager of Professional and Collegiate National Teams, expressed confidence in the chosen players representing the U.S. in the tournament.
- •Team USA's roster features three pitchers from Florida.
- •Championship takes place from July 11-15 in Taiwan.
- •King was previously the SEC Pitcher of the Year.
- •Whritenour redeemed himself with four strikeouts in his latest outing.
- •Eric Campbell emphasizes the talent displayed during training camp.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Florida leads all schools with 3 players on official Team USA roster
"After two weeks of training camp, all three Florida Gators with Team USA made the cut for the official roster.
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