Florida’s junior left-hand pitcher Kevin Chapman has recently decided to not return to the University of Florida for his last season due to signing a professional contract with the Kansas City Royals. Chapman has already been assigned to the class A Carolina League with the Wilmington (Del.) Blue Rocks. (According to GatorZone)

Chapman, who was selected as the 119th pick in the fourth round by the Royals, was also chosen as a third-team All-American by NCBWA which is short for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Not to mention he earned the second-team All-South Region accolades as well.

This past season, Chapman led the team in appearances with 31 and had a 3-0 record with a 1.64 ERA. He recorded 44 total strikeouts in more than 43 innings, only gave up seven walks and kept his opponents batting average down to a low .190 which is pretty impressive.

Back in late May he was named the SEC pitcher of the week for the first time.

Chapman was the second Gator drafted from a total of six that were taken in the 2010 draft and to sign a contract. We wish Kevin the best as he looks to move forward.