GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Collegiate Baseball released its preseason All-American teams for the 2018 campaign on Monday, featuring a handful of Florida players.

The defending national champions placed five All-Americans on Collegiate Baseball's three teams, including two on the first team.

Pitchers Brady Singer and Michael Byrne both earned first-team selections, while pitcher Jackson Kowar and third baseman Jonathan India earned second-team All-American honors.

Catcher JJ Schwarz rounded out the list, earning third-team recognition.

Florida will open its season on Feb. 16 against Siena, with many projecting the Gators to repeat as national champions in 2018. The team has one of the deepest pitching staffs in the country.

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