Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone acknowledges Wyatt Langford's first-ever career grand slam for Rangers
Florida's two-way star Jac Caglianone acknowledged Wyatt Langford's first grand slam for the Texas Rangers. Caglianone posted an Instagram story of Langord's achievement against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in recognition of his former Gators teammate.
Langford played three seasons with the Florida Gators before declaring for the 2023 MLB draft. The outfielder was selected fourth overall by the Rangers and made his Majors debut earlier this year.
Langford got his first grand slam of his MLB career on Saturday, in the eighth inning against the Royals at Globe Life Field. The Rangers won the game 6-0 and improved to a 36-40 record.
After the game, Langford spoke to reporters and said he wasn't initially aware that his home run was a grand slam.
“That was pretty cool,” Langford said. "I even forgot it was a grand slam.”
Notably, Langford and Caglianone played one season together at Florida in 2023. The duo were a key part of the Gators team that reached the College World Series finals. However, Florida lost to LSU at the final hurdle and Langford later declared for the pro league.
Jac Caglianone's Florida Gators missed out on back-to-back CWS final appearances
After the Rangers drafted Wyatt Langford last year, Caglianone carried the mantle for Florida this season. The two-way star led the Gators to the final four of the NCAA postseason.
However, Florida lost 6-0 against Texas A&M last week in the College World Series, just one step away from making back-to-back CWS final appearances.
After Florida's elimination from the postseason, Caglianone hinted that he might leave the program. However, he has yet to decide on his future and whether he will declare for the pro league.