Tyler Shelnut Pens Heartfelt Farewell Message to Florida Baseball

Tyler ShelnutShelnut’s college baseball career ended in Omaha earlier this month. Spending two seasons in Gainesville, Shelnut made a strong impression on the Diamond Gators while with the program.

Days after FloridaWith his season ending at the 2024 Men’s College World Series at the hands of Texas A&M, Shelnut took to social media to officially say goodbye to the program where he made his name.

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“I can’t begin to describe what wearing the orange and blue jersey has meant to me,” Shelnut wrote on Instagram. “A childhood dream has come true. God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams when he gave me the opportunity to play for the best program in college baseball. To all the Gators fans, my coaches, and my teammates, I love you all. Gator for life.”

Shelnut, a Florida native who grew up an hour’s drive north in Gainesville, spent the first two seasons of his college career at Sante Fe CC in New Mexico as a two-way player.

He transferred to Florida’s program ahead of the 2023 season, where he became a regular starter in the Gators’ outfield. He went on to record 15 multi-hit games and eight multi-RBI performances as a newcomer to the SEC. That solid junior season was followed by a .261 batting average while recording 16 home runs on 65 hits, all of which ranked second on the team behind superstar. Jac Caglianone.

“The most important thing I can say is that God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams,” Shelnut said after Florida’s season ended in Omaha. “I grew up being a Gators fan my whole life, watching the Gators in Omaha. And being able to put on orange and blue every day and do it in Omaha and play for a World Series is something that I’m going to remember and talk to my kids about for the rest of my life.

As for Shelnut’s future, he will likely attempt to turn professional and consider the 2024 MLB Draft later this summer. He went undrafted in 2023 and opted to return to Florida this time last year. Although he doesn’t have the same luxury this time around, he will look to make the most of any opportunity at the next level, just like he did in Florida in 2023.

The 2024 MLB Draft will be held July 14-16 in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Texas Rangers hosting All-Star festivities.