Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kevin O'Sullivan (baseball)

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kevin O'Sullivan (baseball) made an impact.

Kevin O'Sullivan is an American college baseball coach, currently head coach for the Florida Gators. He is most notable for leading the Gators to their first College World Series national championship in 2017. Under O'Sullivan, the team made three consecutive College World Series appearances from 2010-2012, and four consecutive from 2015-2018. He surpassed Dave Fuller to become the winningest coach in the program's history in 2021.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1991: All-Tournament Team Selection

In 1991, Kevin O'Sullivan was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament All-Tournament Team while playing for the Virginia Cavaliers.

1997: Coach of the Year

In 1997, Kevin O'Sullivan managed the Bourne Braves, a collegiate summer baseball team in the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named coach of the year.

September 1, 1998: Assistant Coach at Clemson University

On September 1, 1998, Kevin O'Sullivan was named an assistant coach at Clemson University.

June 13, 2007: Head Coaching Position at University of Florida

On June 13, 2007, Kevin O'Sullivan accepted the baseball head coaching position at the University of Florida.

2008: First Season as Gators' Skipper

In 2008, during his first season as the Gators' skipper, the team finished 34–24 overall and 17–13 in SEC play.

2009: Gators Finish First in SEC East

In 2009, the Gators compiled an overall record of 42–22, with 19–11 in the SEC, finishing in first place in the SEC East.

2010: College World Series Appearance

In 2010, Kevin O'Sullivan led the Florida Gators to one of three consecutive appearances in the College World Series, continuing through 2012.

2010: SEC Regular Season Champions

In 2010, Kevin O'Sullivan's Florida Gators finished with an overall record of 47-17, going 22-8 in SEC play and becoming SEC regular season champions.

2011: SEC Regular Season Co-Champions

In 2011, the Gators finished the regular season 41–15 overall and 22–8 in the SEC, becoming SEC regular season co-champions with the South Carolina Gamecocks and Vanderbilt Commodores.