For a third time this month, Florida baseball has had another former pitcher called up. Left-hander Hunter Barco was promoted by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Sept. 22.

Between Double-A and Triple-A Indianapolis, Barco held a 4-1 win-loss record with a 2.81 ERA, 116 strikeouts and 49 walks in 99.1 innings.

Barco, who was the No. 4 prospect in the system, was drafted No. 44 overal l in the second round back in 2022.

In Triple-A, Barco recorded 82 strikeouts, 42 walks and a 3.79 ERA in 17 starts and 23 appearances.

At UF, the Jacksonville native and Bolles School alum , helped the Gators make back-to-back appearances in NCAA regionals. In his final year, Barco posted 69 strikeouts, 11 walks and a 2.50 ERA.

Last week, Philip Abner was called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks,

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