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The University of Georgia senior shortstop, celebrated for his Gold Glove defense and key role in the Bulldogs’ conference titles, will compete for a place on the national roster that will head to Taiwan this summer.
Senior shortstop Kolby Branch of the University of Georgia has been named to the NCAA Division I Gold Glove team, the fourth Bulldog to receive the award. His .975 fielding percentage and .286 batting average have helped Georgia win the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles and advance to the College World Series, where they will face Oklahoma in a historic brother‑versus‑brother matchup.
Two brothers from Lucas, Texas, will face each other in the NCAA baseball winner’s bracket, showcasing a family’s journey from backyard games to the sport’s biggest stage.
Oklahoma second baseman Kyle Branch and Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch are set to meet in the College World Series, the first time the brothers will oppose each other on baseball's biggest stage.