Georgia junior Daniel Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, a honor that highlights the nation’s most outstanding defensive backstop.
A Historic Combination of Power and Speed
Jackson is batting .396 this season with 29 home runs, 83 RBI and 25 stolen bases, making him one of only six players in NCAA Division I history to reach the 25‑home‑run and 25‑stolen‑base milestone in a single year.
He is the first Southeastern Conference player to accomplish a 25‑home‑run, 25‑stolen‑base season, underscoring the rarity of his feat.
Beyond the Posey Award, Jackson is also a finalist for the Baseball America College Player of the Year and the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award, and a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy.
Georgia’s Road to the Award
The Bulldogs, seeded third nationally at 49‑12, captured the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles, sweeping the Athens Regional to advance to the College World Series.
The other finalists for the 2026 Posey Award include Jon Embury, Chase Fralick, Vahn Lackey and Carson Tinney, with the winner to be announced during the upcoming College World Series in Omaha.
The Award Ceremony
The Buster Posey Award will be presented as part of the College World Series festivities, bringing together players, coaches and fans in celebration of collegiate catching excellence.