Florida Gators Infielder Cade Kurland Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Florida infielder Cade Kurland (4) recently announced his plans to pursue professional opportunities despite having a year of eligibility remaining.
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Cade Kurland, a second baseman for the Florida Gators, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after four seasons with the team, signaling his intent to pursue professional baseball opportunities ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft.
- 01Cade Kurland has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, becoming the first full-time starter from Florida to do so this year.
- 02He has a year of eligibility remaining after receiving a medical waiver due to a shoulder injury that cut his junior season short.
- 03Kurland's 2026 season stats include a batting average of .279 with nine home runs and 33 RBIs, and he achieved a .500 batting average in the postseason.
- 04Florida Gators have seen a total of eight players enter the transfer portal, while they have secured one commitment from catcher Jon Embury.
- 05Head coach Kevin O'Sullivan emphasized the need for improvement in specific areas as the team navigates the transfer portal.
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Cade Kurland, the Florida Gators' second baseman, has announced his entry into the NCAA Transfer Portal, making him the first full-time starter from the team to take this step this year. This decision follows four seasons with the Gators, during which he helped the team reach the College World Series twice. Despite having a year of eligibility remaining due to a medical waiver from a shoulder injury, Kurland is looking to leverage his position ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft. In the 2026 season, he recorded a .279 batting average, nine home runs, and 33 RBIs, finishing strong with a .500 average and four home runs during the postseason. Kurland's move comes amid a wave of transfers from the Gators, with eight players entering the portal, while the team has also made a commitment to former Florida Gulf Coast catcher Jon Embury. Coach Kevin O'Sullivan noted the urgency for the team to improve in certain areas as they engage with the transfer portal.
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Kurland's transfer could affect the Gators' lineup and strategy for the upcoming season, as they seek to fill gaps left by departing players.
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