Florida junior pitcher and first baseman, Jac Caglianone, made waves in the college baseball world on Friday night as he homered for the ninth straight game, tying an NCAA record. The Florida Gators (19-9) faced a 5-2 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores (29-10), but Caglianone's incredible feat stole the show.

Caglianone launched his 23rd home run of the season in the top of the sixth inning, a towering 401-foot blast that not only tied the NCAA record but also extended his impressive on-base streak to 24 games and his hitting streak to 17 games. This astonishing achievement left Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan speechless, as he admitted, "It's something we've never seen before, honestly."

The record that Caglianone matched was previously set by Nevada's Tyler Bosetti, who accomplished the feat in 2021. However, Caglianone isn't done yet. The Tampa native, a product of Plant High School, known for producing baseball stars such as Wade Boggs, Pete Alonso, and Kyle Tucker, is currently one home run shy of Georgia first baseman Charlie Condon, who leads the NCAA in homers.

Caglianone's remarkable performance this season comes as no surprise, considering his status as a preseason first-team All-American. In the 2023 season, he set a school record with 33 homers, solidifying himself as a force to be reckoned with in college baseball.

The baseball world now eagerly awaits Saturday's game, as Caglianone has the opportunity to break the NCAA record for consecutive games with a home run. As if his dominance at the plate wasn't enough, the 21-year-old also shines on the mound, boasting a 4-0 record this season with an impressive 49 strikeouts in 39.1 innings.

As Saturday's expected starting pitcher for the Gators, Caglianone will have the chance to etch his name in college baseball history. The matchup against the 13th-ranked Commodores will serve as the stage for Caglianone's potential record-breaking performance.

Whether it's his power at the plate or his prowess on the mound, Caglianone continues to captivate audiences with his exceptional talents. As the countdown begins to the pivotal game on Saturday, fans around the country eagerly anticipate witnessing Caglianone's quest to secure his place at the forefront of college baseball history.