UPDATED RESEARCH - 2023 Draft Prospect - C - BT Riopeille



 BT Riopelle

C          Florida         Senior

 

1-19-23 - Florida baseball position preview: Catcher

https://247sports.com/college/florida/LongFormArticle/Florida-baseball-season-preview-catcher-BT-Riopelle-Kevin-OSullivan-Gators-roster-203295118/Amp/ 

BT Riopelle - A power-hitting backstop with the ability to effectively play first base or serve as a team's full-time designated hitter, Riopelle led all SEC backstops with 14 home runs, 50 RBI and a .581 slugging percentage and maintained a .306 batting average with seven doubles and a triple last year, his first with the Gators after a three-year stint at Coastal Carolina. The 6-foot backstop earned second-team All-Sun Belt honors in 2021 after slashing .270/.354/.459 with career highs in hits (50), home runs (12), doubles (11), RBI (27), runs (27), walks (17), steals (eight) and fielding percentage (.980).

 

The value of Riopelle's presence on Florida's roster can't be overstated. In addition to his high-level bat and strong defensive play, Riopelle is widely viewed by teammates as a key leadership figure in the locker room and is also viewed by coaches as an extension of the staff who is very knowledgeable and sharp.

 

1-18-23 - Top 25 Breakdown: No. 7 Florida

https://d1baseball.com/season-preview/top-25-breakdown-no-7-florida/

Glue Guy: BT Riopelle. If you listen to coach Kevin O’Sullivan talk about his team, he always seems to have very high praise for Riopelle, the former Coastal Carolina transfer. Riopelle has an impressive physical presence, and he made a big statement last year with a solid offensive campaign, hitting .304 with nine doubles, 15 home runs and 55 RBIs. But his importance to this team extends beyond his offensive production. He’s also a decent catcher and can play first base as well. He’s also an excellent leader for this program.

 

All the 2023 Draft Prospects in the Mack’s Mets database can be viewed by going to www.macksmets.blogspot.com and clicking on 2023 DRAFT PROSPECT DATABASE found on the top, left of the front page of the site. 

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