How many home runs did Jac Caglianone hit last year? Deep dive into Florida Star's performance in 2023
Jac Caglianone reached icon status with the Florida Gators, and his three-year spell with the program cemented his reputation as a big-game hitter. Caglianone was as efficient a pitcher as he was a batter, earning comparisons to MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Caglianone hit an impressive 33 home runs in 71 games in the 2023 collegiate baseball season. His efforts guided the Gators to a College World Series matchup against the LSU Tigers, where they lost in Game 3.
How did Jac Caglianone perform in 2023?
Jac Caglianone had a sophomore season in Florida for the ages. Caglianone appeared in 71 games for the Gators, totaling 91 hits, 33 home runs, two triples, 14 doubles, 90 RBI, 74 runs and four stolen bases. He also slashed .323/.389/.738 across 282 at-bats.
Caglianone showcased his durability, as he was the only player on the Gators roster to start all 71 games for the CWS Runner-Up Gators. He amassed 18 weekend starts and went 7-4 with a 4.34 ERA, .190 BAA and 87 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings as a pitcher.
Caglianone earned a slew of awards for his efforts in 2023. He was chosen as a consensus First-Team All-American nod and the ABCA National Position Player of the Year. He also earned first-team All-SEC honors and the NCBWA District 3 Player of the Year Award.
Jac Caglianone's 2024 MLB draft projection
Caglianone is the best two-way prospect in the nation heading into the 2024 MLB draft. That distinction makes him an enticing prospect for most major league franchises. Furthermore, the comparisons to Shohei Ohtani have done some good to his draft stock, as most teams are looking for a prospect who can offer the kind of value the Japanese superstar has in his MLB career.
MLB.com sees Caglianone being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds with the second overall pick. USA Today projects Caglianone to be selected by the Oakland Athletics with the fourth overall pick. Bleacher Report and CBS Sports sees Caglianone being drafted by the Chicago White Sox. This variety makes the Florida Gators star one of the players to pay attention to heading into the draft.