Four Gators baseball players re-sign NIL agreements with Florida Victorious
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Four key Florida Gators baseball players have re-signed NIL agreements with Florida Victorious, solidifying their commitment for the upcoming season. Right-handed pitchers Aidan King, Jackson Barberi, Joshua Whritenour, and shortstop Brendan Lawson are returning. Lawson had an exceptional season, leading the team in multiple offensive categories, while King earned SEC Pitcher of the Year honors. Both King and Lawson are projected as first-round draft picks for next year. Following a lackluster performance that kept Florida out of the super regionals for the second consecutive season, retaining these players marks a positive step amid coaching changes and transfer challenges.
- •Aidan King and Brendan Lawson are key returning players.
- •King was named SEC Pitcher of the Year last season.
- •Lawson led the Gators in home runs and OPS.
- •Jackson Barberi and Joshua Whritenour return to bolster the bullpen.
- •Florida aims to improve after missing the super regionals.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Four Florida baseball stars re-sign NIL agreements
"Florida baseball saw four of its top players re-sign NIL agreements with Florida Victorious last week.
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