Since that point, Byrne hasn’t relinquished the closer’s role, pitching to 1.70 ERA in 74.1 innings (37 appearances). His 19 saves obliterate the previous single-season program record of 13.

Michael Byrne isn’t the first former national champion on the staff, either. Former catcher Mike Rivera joined the staff as a student assistant in 2023, immediately seeing Florida reach the ...

Showing unparalleled control, Byrne allowed just 23 free passes in his career for a remarkable 1.35 walks per nine. In addition to the aforementioned accolades, Byrne was a 2018 Dick Howser Trophy ...

Florida baseball's all-time saves leader, Michael Byrne, has returned to the UF program ahead of the 2025 season as a student assistant coach, the Gators announced Wednesday morning.