Florida pitchers shine for Team USA in training camp performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Aidan King, the SEC Pitcher of the Year, led a trio of Florida pitchers for the USA College National Team on Sunday. King struck out five batters while allowing only two hits in a 9-1 victory over the Greenville Flyboys. Relievers Barber and Whritenour also performed well; Barber closed the eighth inning without allowing a run, striking out one and touching 99 mph. Whritenour pitched for the Stripes in a 6-1 win, though he faced command issues. Florida's baseball program is experiencing significant transfer activity, with several players entering the portal recently.
- •Aidan King pitched for Team USA, striking out five in 5 innings.
- •Barber retired the side in the eighth, touching 99 mph.
- •Whritenour faced command issues but did not allow hits in his outing.
- •Seven Florida arms have entered the transfer portal recently.
- •Florida has secured commitments from multiple transfers for next season.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Trio of Florida pitchers impress with Team USA
"Aidan King got the start for the USA College National Team on Sunday, and two Florida relievers followed him. Here's how they did.
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