A.J. Puk

The Importance of Spring Training: How it Shapes Players of All Levels

Saturday April 12, 2025

PEORIA, Ariz. — When someone says “spring,” people may think of colorful flowers blooming, sprouting plants and sunny days mowing the lawn. In Arizona, however, the word “spring” means …

Gators in the Pros: A.J. Puk Starting to Feel Comfortable in Deep D’backs ‘Pen

Tuesday April 1, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A.J. Puk has had a lot of expectations on him for a long time. Puk was drafted with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft by the then-Oakland Athletics. Before going pro, …

Former Gator A.J. Puk Reflects on College Days, Prepares to Tackle New Role with Marlins

Sunday March 19, 2023

A.J. Puk had just moved into his spring training home in Scottsdale, Arizona, when he received the phone call that turned his life upside down. He was told the Oakland Athletics had traded him to the …

Mets hang five runs on Braxton Garrett, defeat Marlins in Monday matinee

Monday March 13, 2023

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker did not have to wait long to find out how his decision to replace starting pitcher Braxton Garrett with Dylan Bice in the top of the fifth inning would pan out. …