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Liam Peterson leads Florida Gators in MLB Draft projections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:37 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Liam Peterson leads Florida Gators in MLB Draft projections

Summary

Florida Gators baseball players, including top prospect Liam Peterson, are preparing for the MLB Draft on July 11. Five current players along with high school signees will showcase their skills at the MLB Draft combine from June 23-26 in Phoenix, Arizona. Peterson is projected to be selected within the top 20 picks by various outlets, with rankings reflecting his strong potential. The Gators have previously produced 29 MLB Draft selections since 2021, and are looking to build on that success as they assess their roster for 2027.

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Key Details

•Five Gators players participating in MLB Draft combine
•Liam Peterson projected top 20 by multiple sources
•Draft combine set for June 23-26 at Chase Field
•Florida baseball produced 29 MLB Draft picks since 2021
•Combine showcases players' skills ahead of draft

Latest Updates

7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Florida's Liam Peterson nears top 10 in ESPN's 2026 MLB mock draft
3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Latest MLB Draft projections for Liam Peterson, Florida baseball players, signees

What they're saying

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Florida baseball RHP Liam Peterson cracks the top 15 in ESPN's latest mock for the 2026 MLB Draft after an inconsistent season with the Gators.
— Yahoo Sports