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Reflections

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Gabriela’s Spring Training Reflection

Saturday April 8, 2023

My week covering spring training games in the Grapefruit League was the best experience. I always grew up wanting to be a sideline reporter, but after an internship with the Cape Cod Baseball League …
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Madi’s Week Being a Grapefruit Gator

Saturday April 8, 2023

After my week covering the MLB Grapefruit League for Spring Training, I realized that much more goes into baseball than the game you watch on the field. The individuals behind the scenes or in front …
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How the Relationship between HCC and the New York Yankees is Growing the Game of Baseball in a Unique Way

Thursday April 6, 2023

Across the country, collegiate baseball programs continue to develop at a monstrous rate every year. By allocating money towards new facilities and technology, schools strive to give its players the …
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Workin’ and Playin’ on Spring Break

Thursday April 6, 2023

The University of Florida’s college of journalism and communications provided me the opportunity to report and cover the MLB Grapefruit League spring training over spring break. I was stationed …
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Lauren’s Look Back To Spring Training

Wednesday April 5, 2023

Through the University of Florida’s journalism school, I got the opportunity to cover the MLB Grapefruit League’s spring training over spring break. I was fortunate enough to experience …
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Parker’s Spring Training Experience

Wednesday March 18, 2020

My overall experience was eye-opening and exciting! I was able to attend four different ballparks and took great experiences away from each one! For my first game, I attended the Washington Nationals …
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Reflection And Tips For Future Grapefruit Gators

Wednesday March 18, 2020

Four games, four ballparks, six teams, and two coasts, what a hectic, crazy fun week it was. I ended up driving over 800 miles over the week. I listened to the entirety of A Tribe Called …
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My Spring Training Experience

Tuesday March 17, 2020

First off, I would like to thank UF CJC, ESPN Gainesville, the Miami Marlins, the Tampa Bay Rays and Eric Esterline for allowing me to partake in this opportunity. This week opened my eyes to the …
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What a week

Monday March 16, 2020

As I reflect back on this experience all I can think about is what a great time I had. Thank you I would like to say thank you to UF for allowing students to experience something as cool as this. …
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A Great Week

Monday March 16, 2020

During the week of spring training, I knew how lucky I was to be able to cover even a portion of the 2020 Spring Training Season. After everything that has gone down with the Coronavirus, I realize …
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My Spring Training Experience

Monday March 16, 2020

I’m not alone in that I’m a sports fan who greatly misses sports right now. The spread of the coronavirus epidemic has left stadiums empty and pumped the brake on sports. This hiatus …
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MLB Spring Training Experience

Sunday March 8, 2020

This week has been an amazing learning experience for me. Through my work with the Spring Training Experience I had the opportunity to practice live-tweeting, photography, videography and …
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MLB Game Broadcast Experience

Monday March 12, 2018

Skyler’s Experience This was easily one of the most exhilarating broadcasts I’ve had in my early play-by-play career. The fact that we got this opportunity to cover a major league game, even …

Spring Training Experience

Tuesday February 20, 2018

Participating in the MLB Spring Training Experience gave me a real inside look at the responsibilities and expectations of a reporter. I learned how to handle myself in a press box, to get around a …
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My Spring Training Experience

Tuesday February 20, 2018

I had a blast spending my spring break covering baseball. What I liked most about this experience was that it gave me a chance to apply my skills in the real world. This trip taught me that sometimes …