Jac Caglianone ties one UF record, breaks another
OMAHA, Neb. — A home run against the NC State Wolfpack at Charles Schwab Field further cemented lefty slugger Jac Caglianone‘s legacy at the University of Florida. The ball that left Caglianone’s bat on Saturday night was his 34th of the season and the 74th of Caglianone’s career, tying him with Matt LaPorta for the career record.
The hit was also Caglianone’s 100th of the season. He is the first Florida player to have 100 hits in a season since Jeff Corsaletti in 2005.
“The thing I keep saying over and over is how he’s been able to submerse himself into the team and not his own personal success, which has really allowed him to have the season he’s had,” Kevin O’Sullivan said of Caglianone. “
Tremendous leader. He’s one of the most likable guys in the locker room. He’s just — he’s stayed the course. Obviously, we wouldn’t be here without him.”
Caglianone has commanded respect from every opponent the Gators have faced this season. This week, Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle offered this praise of Caglianone this week.
“First of all, he’s a great player, right? It is what it is. I think the key — one of our coaches was talking about how we’re going to try X or Y to pitch with him. I said, just make sure there’s nobody on base. That’s the key is to make sure there’s nobody on base.
We tried — we went four outfielders. It really doesn’t matter. If he hits it in the air, it’s going to go over the fence most of the time. The thing about Jac that — I don’t know Jac, and I have a lot of admiration for him. The thing that — he’s the best defensive first baseman I’ve ever seen in college baseball. It’s not close. I’ve coached some good ones and coached two USA Teams that had good ones. He’s an unbelievable defender that can also — I think he can go to the outfield.
Jac Caglianone home runs in 2024
| No. | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Florida | February 20 |
| 2 | Bethune-Cookman | February 28 |
| 3 | Miami | March 1 |
| 4 | Miami | March 3 |
| 5 | UCF | March 6 |
| 6 | Texas A&M | March 15 |
| 7 | Texas A&M | March 15 |
| 8 | Jacksonville | March 19 |
| 9 | Jacksonville | March 19 |
| 10 | LSU | March 23 |
| 11 | LSU | March 24 |
| 12 | Florida State | March 26 |
| 13 | Mississippi State | March 31 |
| 14 | FAMU | April 2 |
| 15 | Missouri | April 6 |
| 16 | Missouri | April 7 |
| 17 | Florida State | April 9 |
| 18 | South Carolina | April 12 |
| 19 | South Carolina | April 13 |
| 20 | South Carolina | April 14 |
| 21 | Jacksonville | April 16 |
| 22 | Vanderbilt | April 18 |
| 23 | Vanderbilt | April 19 |
| 24 | Stetson | April 23 |
| 25 | Stetson | April 23 |
| 26 | Arkansas | April 27 |
| 27 | South Florida | May 7 |
| 28 | Kentucky | May10 |
| 29 | Georgia | May 18 |
| 30 | Oklahoma State (Stillwater Regional) | June 1 |
| 31 | Nebraska (Stillwater Regional) | June 1 |
| 32 | Clemson (Clemson Super Regional) | June 8 |
| 33 | Clemson (Clemson Super Regional) | June 9 |
| 34 | NC State (College World Series) | June 17 |
