Florida star Liam Peterson included in top 10 of ESPN’s most recent MLB mock draft
By Rolando Rosa
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Florida pitcher Liam Peterson continues to garner strong buzz in MLB mock drafts. In ESPN’s most recent edition, the Gators star is projected to go No. 6 overall to the Kansas City Royals.
The 6-foot-5 righty is coming off an outing of one earned run and five strikeouts in five innings during Florida’s 5-3 loss to Auburn.
Here’s some analysis from ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel in his latest mock:
The Royals are always trying to compete and it wouldn’t surprise me if they went with a potential quick-mover on a deal at this pick to then set up more typical high school picks down the board. Peterson has been rising of late, but his sweet spot might be a few picks after this.
Kansas City also has a history of picking Florida players in the first round. Former 2-way star Jac Caglianone was also picked by the Royals in the top 10 of the MLB Draft back in 2024.
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Peterson pitched a career-high seven inning gem on April 11 vs. Georgia but didn’t get enough run support to earn a victory.
This season, Peterson has a 1-3 record with a 3.42 ERA and 71 strikeouts. Overall, he’s started in 41 games with a 4.79 ERA and 244 strikeouts as a Gator.
Florida has a 28-12 overall record with a 10-7 mark in SEC play this season. Florida hosts Auburn in the next game of the set on April 18 at 12 p.m. ET.
