History of Kevin O'Sullivan (baseball) in Timeline

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

December 27, 1968: Kevin O'Sullivan Born

Kevin Michael O'Sullivan was born on December 27, 1968. He is an American college baseball coach and former player.

1975: Dave Fuller's Record

In 1975, Dave Fuller set a record of 557 wins which would later be surpassed in 2021.

1989: Associate's Degree

In 1989, Kevin O'Sullivan graduated from Florida Community College with an associate's degree.

1991: Bachelor's Degree

In 1991, Kevin O'Sullivan graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in sports medicine.

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.

2006: Gators Miss NCAA Tournament Bid

In 2006, the Florida Gators failed to receive an NCAA tournament bid, one of the reasons Kevin O'Sullivan was hired to replace Pat McMahon.

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: Recruiting Class Ranked #1

In 2009, Kevin O'Sullivan's recruiting class was ranked #1 in the country by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and Baseball America.

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.

December 2010: Birth of Daughter Payton

In December 2010, Kevin O'Sullivan's daughter, Payton, was born.

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.