Carson Montsdeoca, a freshman pitcher from Fort Meade, Fla., joins the Gators after a standout career in high school. Ranked as the 41st right-handed pitcher in Florida by Perfect Game, he boasts impressive stats including a 1.38 ERA and a remarkable strikeout ratio. Montsdeoca also excelled as a quarterback, leading his football team to a strong season. He is tied to Gator history as a legacy relative of former punter Fred Montsdeoca.

By the Numbers
  • 14.4 strikeouts per nine innings
  • 1.6 walks per nine innings
  • 5.9 hits per nine innings
  • 300 career strikeouts over his high school career
  • .352 batting average with 34 runs and 19 RBIs in his final year
Yes, But

While Montsdeoca excelled as a dual-sport athlete, expectations for him at the collegiate level center strictly on his pitching abilities, leaving the question of how he will adapt to focusing solely on baseball.

State of Play
  • Montsdeoca is set to wear No. 99 for the Gators this spring.
  • He earned accolades as the Polk County 3A Player of the Year in consecutive seasons.
What's Next

As Montsdeoca transitions to the collegiate level, his development on the mound will be closely monitored as he takes on competition in the SEC, potentially influencing the Gators' pitching rotation.

Bottom Line

Montsdeoca's impressive high school achievements set a high bar for his college career, and Gators fans should watch for his impact on the team's pitching lineup, which could be significant given his outstanding stats.