The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team represents the University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college baseball.
| Georgia Bulldogs | |
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 2024 Georgia Bulldogs baseball team | |
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| Founded | 1785 |
| University | University of Georgia |
| Athletic director | Josh Brooks |
| Head coach | Wes Johnson (1st season) |
| Conference | SEC Eastern Division |
| Location | Athens, Georgia |
| Home stadium | Foley Field (Capacity: 3,291) |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Colors | Red and black[1] |
| NCAA Tournament champions | |
| 1990 | |
| College World Series runner-up | |
| 2008 | |
| College World Series appearances | |
| 1987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008 | |
| NCAA regional champions | |
| 1987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2024 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1953, 1954, 1987, 1990, 1992, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 | |
| Regular season conference champions | |
| 1908, 1914, 1919, 1933, 1953, 1954, 1987, 2001, 2004, 2008 | |
Along with most other Georgia athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Eastern division of the Southeastern Conference. Georgia won the College World Series in 1990.
The Bulldogs play their home games on UGA's campus in Foley Field.
History
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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 Omaha in 1987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006, and 2008.
In its history, the team has claimed five Southeastern Conference tournament titles, in 1933, 1954, 1955, 2001, and 2004, and five regular season conference titles, in 1933, 1953, 1954, 2004, and 2008.
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).
Stadium
editThe Bulldogs play in the 3,291-seat Foley Field stadium.
Head coaches
editThe Bulldogs have had 26 head coaches in the history of their baseball program:[2]
Records through the 2024 season.
| Coach | Seasons | Wins | Losses | Ties | Win % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wes Johnson | 2024–present | 43 | 17 | 0 | .717 |
| 25 | Scott Stricklin | 2014–23 | 299 | 236 | 1 | .557 |
| 24 | David Perno | 2002–13 | 390 | 333 | 1 | .544 |
| 23 | Ron Polk | 2000–01 | 79 | 48 | 0 | .622 |
| 22 | Robert Sapp | 1997–99 | 77 | 87 | 1 | .467 |
| 21 | Steve Webber | 1981-96 | 500 | 403 | 1 | .553 |
| 20 | Roy Umstattd | 1976-80 | 130 | 100 | 1 | .562 |
| 19 | Nolen Richardson | 1951 | 12 | 13 | 0 | .480 |
| 18 | Jim Whatley | 1950, 1952–75 | 336 | 327 | 3 | .504 |
| 17 | Charley Trippi | 1948-49 | 34 | 18 | 0 | .654 |
| 16 | J. B. Whitworth | 1943 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .091 |
| 15 | J. V. Sikes | 1938-42, 1946–47 | 98 | 63 | 1 | .605 |
| 14 | Vernon Smith | 1934-37 | 30 | 45 | 0 | .400 |
| 13 | W. P. White | 1921-33 | 224 | 100 | 7 | .677 |
| 12 | Herman Stegeman | 1919-20 | 31 | 13 | 2 | .674 |
| 11 | Glenn Colby | 1918 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 10 | J. G. Henderson | 1917 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 9 | Joe Bean | 1914-16 | 33 | 16 | 1 | .660 |
| 8 | Frank B. Anderson | 1910-13 | 51 | 16 | 3 | .729 |
| 7 | W. J. Lewis | 1909 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 6 | Hammond Johnson | 1908 | 20 | 2 | 0 | .909 |
| 5 | Tommy Stouch | 1906-07 | 12 | 9 | 0 | .571 |
| 4 | William A. Reynolds | 1902-03 | 13 | 9 | 1 | .565 |
| 3 | Marvin D. Dickinson | 1901, 04-05 | 18 | 14 | 0 | .563 |
| 2 | Hughie Jennings | 1895-97 | 5 | 17 | 0 | .227 |
| 1 | C. E. Morris | 1886 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
National Championships
edit| Year | Coach | Record | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Steve Webber | 52-19 | Beat Oklahoma State, 2–1 | |
| Total national championships: | 1 | |||
Georgia in the College World Series
edit| Year | Record | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0-2 | eliminated by Arkansas, 5-4 |
| 1990 | 4-1 | beat Oklahoma State, 2-1 National Champions |
| 2001 | 0-2 | eliminated by Tennessee, 19-12 |
| 2004 | 2-2 | eliminated by Texas, 7-6 |
| 2006 | 0-2 | eliminated by Oregon State, 5-3 |
| 2008 | 4-2 | eliminated by Fresno State, 6-1 Runners-Up |
Player awards
editNational awards
edit- 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)
- Dick Howser Trophy
- Charlie Condon (2024)
SEC Awards
edit- Joshua Fields (2008)
- Gordon Beckham (2008)
- Charlie Condon (2024)
- Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year Charlie Condon (2023)
Georgia's 1st Team All-Americans
edit| 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:"SEC All-Americas". secsports.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2008-07-24. ABCA: American Baseball Coaches Association[citation needed] BA: Baseball America[citation needed] CB: Collegiate Baseball[citation needed] NCBWA: National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association[citation needed] † Denotes consensus All-American | |||
Bulldogs in Major League Baseball
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Fifty former players have gone on to play at the Major League level, including six active players:[3]
- Jonathan Cannon, pitcher, Chicago White Sox
- Kyle Farmer, shortstop, Minnesota Twins
- Emerson Hancock, pitcher, Seattle Mariners
- Zac Kristofak, pitcher, Los Angeles Angels
- Jared Walsh, first baseman, Chicago White Sox
- Alex Wood, pitcher, Oakland Athletics
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
- 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
See also
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References
edit- ^ University of Georgia Brand Guide (PDF). June 26, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "All-Time Georgia Baseball Coaches". georgiadogs.com. University of Georgia. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- ^ "University of Georgia (Athens, GA) Baseball Players". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
