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Florida Coach O'Sullivan Returns, Faces Suspension Ahead of Season

12/18/2025

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Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan returned to the team on December 17, 2023, after a leave of absence that began on October 22, 2023, linked to a child welfare investigation from which he was cleared.
O'Sullivan will serve a three-game suspension at the start of the 2026 season for a profanity-laden outburst at officials during the 2025 NCAA Conway Regional.
Tom Slater was hired as associate head coach during O'Sullivan's absence, following interim coach Chuck Jeroloman's departure to Tennessee.
The Gators' season is set to open on February 13, 2024, against UAB.

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Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan returned to the team on December 17, 2023, after a leave of absence that began on October 22, 2023, linked to a child welfare investigation from which he was cleared.
O'Sullivan will serve a three-game suspension at the start of the 2026 season for a profanity-laden outburst at officials during the 2025 NCAA Conway Regional.
Tom Slater was hired as associate head coach during O'Sullivan's absence, following interim coach Chuck Jeroloman's departure to Tennessee.
The Gators' season is set to open on February 13, 2024, against UAB.