Former GATOR Players

Mike Zunino’s return to Seattle includes homer that helps Rays to 5-4 win


Zunino’s 3-run homer lifts Rays to 5-4 victory in Seattle

 

Iowa native A.J. Puk on the verge of MLB debut after recovering from Tommy John surgery
Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Published 10:47 a.m. CT Aug. 12, 2019 | Updated 11:47 a.m. CT Aug. 12, 2019
After having season-ending Tommy John surgery, Cedar Rapids native A.J. Puk couldn’t play baseball for a long time.

Or watch it.

“I didn’t want to just because I knew how close I was (to the big leagues),” Puk said. “Just seeing people go out there and play, it was like, man, I don’t want to watch it right now. I just want to focus on my arm and just getting it ready.”

Puk is not only back watching baseball, but he’s playing it again. And now, the former Cedar Rapids Washington star is once again on the verge of possibly making his big-league debut.
Iowa native A.J. Puk on the verge of MLB debut after recovering from Tommy John surgery

 

Singer shows dominant form for Naturals

 

India crushes solo homer

 

All hail the NL Rookie HR record holder: Pete Alonso!!!

Number 40 today and 95 RBIs on the year. Hitting .271 now as he has been on a tear of late.

 

One helluva Rookie season for Pete! GatorNation proud!!!

 

“Gladiators, we salute you”............Gladiator—

Damn, Pete!

 

Mets’ Pete Alonso sets NL rookie home run record

 

Would not shock me a bit to see AJ get the call right away. Everyone has advanced scouting, but seeing a guy like Puk for the first time (easy 90+ 6'7") will take some getting used to. I could see him having immediate success if he can focus and throw strikes.

 

Great lineup for AJ to get his feet wet against....

 

And a lefty.

 

Athletics reportedly will promote A.J. Puk, a former top-10 pick who could help Oakland's bullpen down the stretch

Oakland Athletics expected to call up No. 2 prospect A.J. Puk

Top pitching prospect A.J. Puk to join Oakland A's on Tuesday

 

He has consistently been hitting 96-99. He can definitely do damage if he stays consistent with his fastball which he says he has really worked on lately.

 

Z reppin' the Gators

 

Zunino can really play position 2.