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Pitchers Bobby Poyner, Aaron Rhodes among eight Gators selected in the MLB Draft

Florida senior pitcher Bobby Poyner was selected in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft today by the Boston Red Sox, the 411th overall pick.

That brings to seven the number of Gators drafted in the 2015 MLB Draft.

Poyner is 5-2 this season with a 2.73 ERA. He also has four saves in 24 appearances.

On the first day of the MLB Draft, Bloomingdale High alum and Gators shortstop Richie Martin was selected in the first round, the 20th overall selection by the Oakland A's.

On Tuesday, five other players were selected: OF Harrison Bader was selected in the third round by the St.