Florida Baseball 2024 Position Preview: Relief Pitchers

There are some familiar faces in Florida’s bullpen, but expect to see plenty of freshmen on the mound in relief for the Gators in 2024.

After discussing which pitchers could start for Florida in 2024, it’s time to look at which arms could be used in relief this season.

Kevin O’Sullivan only has a few returners in his bullpen, and they should be leaned on heavily as a mostly rookie staff finds its footing ahead of SEC play.

Leading the way — well closing the way, technically — is preseason All-American Brandon Neely. Ryan Slater and Blake Purnell are two familiar names who should get the call regularly. Behind them, it’s mostly freshmen.

Let’s take a look at the rest of Florida’s pitching staff ahead of the 2024 season.