2024 Baseball Roster
Roster
Philpott, Alex

Jersey Number 34
Alex Philpott
- Height:
- 6-5
- Class:
- Freshman
- B/T:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Tampa, Fla.
- High School:
- Strawberry Crest
Bio
Career:
2025 (Sophomore):
2024 (Freshman):
STRAWBERRY CREST HS:
PERSONAL:
Single-Game Highs:
Innings pitched: 4.0, two times, last at Ole Miss, March 28, 2025
Walks allowed: 4, vs Florida St., March 12, 2024
Strikeouts: 6, vs Columbia, Feb. 25, 2024
Putouts: 1, two times
Assists: 1, six times, last vs. Arkansas, April 27, 2025
- Pitched in 36 games while making six starts as a Gator
- Concluded Florida career with a 5-6 record, 7.12 ERA and .275 batting average against
- Fanned 72 batters against 34 walks in 67 innings pitched
- Produced a 9.7 K/9, 4.6 BB/9 and 2.1 K-to-BB ratio
- Turned in a 1.000 fielding percentage across eight defensive chances
2025 (Sophomore):
- Made 22 pitching appearances including three starts, two of which came on the weekend during SEC play
- Posted a 3-4 record, two saves, 7.30 ERA and .281 batting average against
- Struck out 44 batters against 18 walks over 37 innings pitched
- Logged a 10.7 K/9, 4.4 BB/9 and 2.4 K-to-BB ratio
- Fielded to a 1.000 clip across five defensive chances (all assists)
- Opened the campaign with three-straight scoreless outings spanning four innings
- Threw a perfect ninth inning highlighted by two strikeouts to secure the win in his season debut at Jacksonville on Feb. 18
- Retired the side in order and struck out one to cement a 6-2 win over Miami on Feb. 28
- Nailed down first save of the season behind 1 1/3 frames of one-run ball, two hits allowed and three strikeouts against Miami on March 1
- Fired two scoreless innings with one hit allowed, one walk and a season-high five strikeouts to secure the save vs. Florida Atlantic on March 5
- Started and pitched a season-high four innings with four runs allowed on eight hits, one walk and two strikeouts in the win at Ole Miss (March 28)
- Pitched one shutout frame with one hit allowed in the victory over North Florida on April 1
- Held Missouri to one run on two hits and one walk while fanning four in three innings to earn the win vs. Missouri on April 12
- Limited Stetson to one run across 3 1/3 frames with one hit allowed, one walk and four strikeouts while picking up the victory on April 15
- Earned his third-straight win via 1 2/3 innings of one-run ball at Mississippi State on April 19, finishing with two hits allowed, one walk and two strikeouts
- Chucked 2 2/3 frames of one-run ball on one hit, one walk and two strikeouts in the victory over Arkansas on April 27
2024 (Freshman):
- Pitched in 13 games highlighted by three starts as a true freshman
- Worked to a 2-2 record, 6.90 ERA and .267 batting average against
- Finished with 28 strikeouts and 16 walks in 30 innings
- Opened his career with four-straight scoreless appearances spanning 9 2/3 innings, striking out 12 in that span
- Made his collegiate debut in the season opener vs. St. John’s, logging 1 2/3 scoreless innings with two walks and two strikeouts
- Earned first-career win with three shutout innings against North Florida on Feb. 21, allowing two hits and two walks while fanning a pair
- Picked up the victory vs. Columbia with three scoreless frames on Feb. 25, surrendering just two hits and one walk while racking up a career-high six strikeouts
- Blanked Bethune-Cookman across two innings of one-hit ball on Feb. 28, finishing with one walk and two strikeouts
- Made his College World Series debut with two perfect frames in the victory over Kentucky on June 19 while totaling three strikeouts
STRAWBERRY CREST HS:
- Competed under head coach Eric Beattie at Strawberry Crest
- Worked to a 3.96 ERA and .216 batting average against over 26 appearances from 2022-23
- Struck out 102 batters against 33 walks across 58 innings during his final two seasons, equating to a 3.1 K-BB ratio and 15.7 K/9
- As a senior, logged a career-best 2.80 ERA and .182 BAA
- Also performed admirably at this dish, hitting .292/.358/.458 over 53 plate appearances in his final season
- Recorded six saves in his junior campaign
- Also competed for Ostingers Baseball Academy during his high school years
- Two-time Perfect Game Preseason First Team All-Region (2022-23)
- Two-time PG Preseason Honorable Mention All-Region (2020-21)
- 2022 PG National Showcase invitee
- Named to 20 different all-tournament teams at PG events from 2017-2022
- Won the 2023 World Wood Bat Association 17U National Championship with Ostingers
- Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 12 right-handed pitcher and No. 37 overall player in Florida
PERSONAL:
- Son of Cynthia Owens
- Has one brother, Zaiden Murphy
- Majoring in wildlife management at the University of Florida
Single-Game Highs:
Innings pitched: 4.0, two times, last at Ole Miss, March 28, 2025
Walks allowed: 4, vs Florida St., March 12, 2024
Strikeouts: 6, vs Columbia, Feb. 25, 2024
Putouts: 1, two times
Assists: 1, six times, last vs. Arkansas, April 27, 2025
2025 Florida Baseball Season Highlights
Monday, June 23
Florida-Fairfield Highlights
Saturday, May 31
5.31.25 Conway Regional Postgame
Saturday, May 31
5.30.25 Conway Regional Postgame
Friday, May 30