There is no loyalty in this town!
His team may be preparing for the NCAA Super Regionals, but that doesn’t stop college baseball players from jumping into the transfer portal. As the Wild Wild West elements of the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era intensify, student-athletes are leaving their teams despite the chance to win a national championship ring.
Meet the new students John MartinezThe University of Florida infielder reported Tuesday that he has decided to leave the program during his first season with the Gators. On 3.
The Super Regional appearance was special for Florida, which earned its place in the tournament with wins over No. 1 seed Oklahoma State and No. 2 seed Nebraska in Stillwater. UF was on the brink of elimination three times, but Unbeaten 3-0 To advance to the postseason.
Next up, the Gators have three games against Clemson and their old hidden ball trick, but Martinez is in the portal and won’t be taking part in the trip.
BREAKING: Florida State freshman infielder John Martinez has entered the transfer portal.
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— Nick de la Torre (@delatorre) June 4, 2024
That’s terrible… couldn’t they have at least waited until the end of the season?
Not only is it a matter of loyalty, Martinez is giving up a potential ring.
“But he didn’t earn it.” (Related: Glow-in-the-dark baseball game footage arrives, and it’s incredible)
Maybe it’ll sell! Or maybe it’s just my hustler instincts tingling. (No Diddy there.)
But the point remains!
