Hurston Wayne Waldrep is an American college baseball pitcher for the Florida Gators.
Born March 1, 2002, Waldrep has played the game since he was six years old. He attended Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia where he played on their baseball team as a pitcher and on their football team as a kicker and punter.
Waldrep enrolled at the University of Southern Mississippi to play college baseball after missing out at the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball draft. He later transferred to the University of Florida, majoring in education sciences and playing for the Florida Gators.
Waldrep entered the 2023 season as a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft with many confident that he will be a first-round pick.
What's the Name of Hurston Waldrep's College Team?
Hurston Waldrep plays college baseball for the Florida Gators as a pitcher. Waldrep was initially enrolled at the University of Southern Mississippi to play college baseball but transferred to the University of Florida after the 2022 season through the transfer portal.
Hurston Waldrep's college career
Hurston Waldrep pitched 16 1⁄3 innings in relief and went 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA and 16 strikeouts as a freshman at Southern Mississippi in 2021. He became Southern Mississippi's Sunday starter for the 2022 season. Over 17 starts, he went 6-2 with a 3.20 ERA, 140 strikeouts, and 33 walks over ninety innings.
In the summer of 2023, Waldrep played with the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.
FAQs
A. Hurston Waldrep is an American college baseball pitcher representing the Florida Gators.
A. Hurston Waldrep was born on March 1, 2002. As of 2023, he is 21 years old.
A. Hurston Waldrep plays college baseball for the Florida Gators as a pitcher.
A. No, Hurston Waldrep, has not played in any professional baseball leagues and is currently plying his trade with the Florida Gators.