The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team represents the University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference. The Bulldogs are currently coached by Wes Johnson and play their home games at Foley Field. They have competed in the College World Series seven times, with their first and only national championship coming in 1990.

History

The Georgia Baseball team has seen most of its success in recent years, including winning the 1990 College World Series, as well as making the trip to the College World Series in 1987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2026.

In its history, the team has claimed eight Southeastern Conference regular season conference titles, in 1933, 1953, 1954, 1987, 2001, 2004, 2008, and 2026. The Bulldogs have won the SEC baseball tournament once in 2026.

The program dates back to 1886 and, according to former Sports Information Director Dan Magill, was once the most popular sport on campus. However, from the mid-1950s to the late-1980s, and then through most of the 1990s, there were only scattered bright spots as the team managed only a modicum of success.

Since 2001, however, the program has enjoyed quite a resurgence, winning three championships in the perennial stalwart Southeastern Conference and participating in the College World Series four times in those eight seasons.

The Georgia-Georgia Tech baseball rivalry is one of the South's most fierce, and the teams' annual Spring Baseball Classic at Truist Park draws some of the largest crowds in college baseball (the 2004 game was seen by 28,836 spectators, the second-largest crowd in college baseball history).

Head coaches The Bulldogs have had 26 head coaches in the history of their baseball program: Current head coach Wes Johnson has earned SEC Coach of the Year honors.

Records through the 2026 season.

26Wes Johnson2024–present13948025Scott Stricklin2014–23299236124David Perno2002–133903331.54423Ron Polk2000–0179480.62222Robert Sapp1997–9977871.46721Steve Webber1981–96500 4031 .55320Roy Umstattd1976–80 1301001 .56219Nolen Richardson1951 12130.48018Jim Whatley1950, 1952–75 3363273.50417Charley Trippi1948–4934180.65416J. B. Whitworth19431100.09115J. V. Sikes1938–42, 1946–4798631.60514Vernon Smith1934–3730450.40013W. P. White1921–33 224 1007.67712Herman Stegeman1919–2031 132.67411Glenn Colby1918000.00010J. G. Henderson1917000.0009Joe Bean1914-1633161 .6608Frank B. Anderson1910-1351163.7297W. J. Lewis1909000.0006Hammond Johnson190820 20.9095Tommy Stouch1906-071290.5714William A. Reynolds1902-031391.5653Marvin D. Dickinson1901, 04-05 18 140.5632Hughie Jennings1895-975170.2271C. E. Morris18862 001.000

Championships

National championships YearCoachRecordResult 1990 Steve Webber 52–19 Beat Oklahoma State, 2–1Total National Championships: 1

College World Series appearances YearCoachRecordResult 1987 Steve Webber 42–21 4–1 in Northeast Regional, 0–2 in CWS 1990 Steve Webber 52–19 4–1 in Northeast Regional, 4–1 in CWS, National champions 2001 Ron Polk 47–22 4–1 in Athens Regional, 2–1 in Athens Super Regional, 0–2 in CWS 2004 David Perno 45–23 3–1 in Athens Regional, 2–0 in Atlanta Super Regional, 2–2 in CWS 2006 David Perno 47–23 4–1 in Athens Regional, 2–1 in Atlanta Super Regional, 0–2 in CWS 2008 David Perno 45–25–1 4–1 in Athens Regional, 2–1 in Athens Super Regional, 4–2 in CWS 2026 Wes Johnson 53–14 3–0 in Athens Regional, 2–0 in Athens Super Regional, 2–2 in CWSTotal College World Series appearances: 7

SEC regular season championships

1933 W. P. White 12–3–1 8–1 1953 Jim Whatley 23–5 12–4 1954 Jim Whatley 16–9 11–4 1987 Steve Webber 42–21 18–10 2001 Ron Polk 47–22 20–10 2004 David Perno 45–23 19–11 2008 David Perno 45–25–1 20–9–1 2026 Wes Johnson 53–14 23–7 SEC regular season championships: 8

SEC Tournament championships

2026 Wes Johnson Arkansas 11–17 Hoover, AL 53–14 23–7 3–0 SEC Tournament championships: 1

Player awards

National awards Baseball America Player of the Year Award Derek Lilliquist (1983) Baseball America Freshman of the Year Award Ron Wenrich (1985) Golden Spikes Award Charlie Condon (2024) Daniel Jackson (2026) Dick Howser Trophy Charlie Condon (2024) Daniel Jackson (2026)

SEC Awards Pitcher of the Year Joshua Fields (2008) Player of the Year Award Gordon Beckham (2008) Charlie Condon (2024) Daniel Jackson (2026) Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year Charlie Condon (2023)

Georgia's 1st Team All-Americans Player Position Year(s) Selectors Derek Lilliquist Pitcher 1987† ABCA, BA Josh Morris First Base 2006 College Baseball Foundation Joshua Fields Pitcher 2008 CB, NCBWA Gordon Beckham Shortstop 2008† ABCA, BA, CB, NCBWA Rich Poythress Designated hitter 2009 BA Hunter Beck Pitcher 2009 BA, CB Aaron Schunk Utility 2019 BA Source: ABCA: American Baseball Coaches Association

BA: Baseball America

CB: Collegiate Baseball

NCBWA: National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association

† Denotes consensus All-American

Bulldogs in Major League Baseball

Fifty-three former players have gone on to play at the Major League level, including five active players: Jonathan Cannon, pitcher, Chicago White Sox Kyle Farmer, shortstop, Atlanta Braves Emerson Hancock, pitcher, Seattle Mariners Aaron Schunk, third baseman, Atlanta Braves Jared Walsh, first baseman, Chicago White Sox

Other notable former players include:

Alf Anderson (1941–1946) – shortstop, Pittsburgh Pirates Gordon Beckham (2009–2019), second baseman, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers Marty Brown (1988–1990) – third baseman, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles Mitchell Boggs (2008–2013) - pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals Cris Carpenter (1988–1996) – pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers Spud Chandler (1937–1947) – pitcher, New York Yankees Glenn Davis (1984–1993) – first baseman, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles Claud Derrick (1910–1914) – shortstop, Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs Hal Epps (1938–1944) – outfielder, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics Josh Fields (2013–2018) – pitcher, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers Jack Fisher (1959–1969) – pitcher, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds Dave Fleming (1991–1995) – pitcher, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals Justin Grimm (2012–2022) – pitcher, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics Robby Hammock (2003–2011) – catcher, Arizona Diamondbacks Ken Holloway (1922–1930) – pitcher, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees Jeff Keppinger (2004-2013) – infielder, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox Zac Kristofak (2024) – pitcher, Los Angeles Angels Derek Lilliquist (1989–1996) – pitcher, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds Cy Moore (1929–1934) – pitcher, Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies Jim Nash (1966–1972) – pitcher, Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies Brian Powell (1998–2004) – pitcher, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies Nolen Richardson (1929–1939) – third baseman, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds Johnny Riddle (1930–1948) – catcher, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Rucker (1940–1946) – outfielder, New York Giants Clint Sammons (2007–2009) – catcher, Atlanta Braves Tully Sparks (1897–1910) – pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Giants, Boston Americans Jeff Treadway (1987–1995) – second baseman, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos Jim Umbricht (1959–1963) – pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Colt .45s Mark Watson (2000–2003) – pitcher, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds Alex Wood (2013–2024) – pitcher, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics

See also

List of NCAA Division I baseball programs

Notes

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