The 2026 season has become a proving ground for a cohort of former Georgia Bulldogs who are carving out distinct roles in the professional baseball ecosystem.
Emerson Hancock, the right‑hander drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2020, has emerged as a reliable starter, posting a 6‑7 record, a 3.35 ERA and 111 strikeouts across 121 innings this year.
Cole Wilcox, a third‑round selection of the San Diego Padres in 2020 who was later acquired by the Mariners, has contributed out of the bullpen with a 0‑0 record, a 4.00 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27 innings.
Kyle Farmer, an eighth‑round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013, has bounced between the Atlanta Braves and their Triple‑A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, where he continues to provide depth at multiple infield positions.
Charlie Condon, the Colorado Rockies’ 2024 first‑round choice, is enjoying a breakout campaign with the Albuquerque Isotopes, batting .276 with 22 home runs and a .925 OPS in 98 games.
Dylan Ross, a 13th‑round selection of the New York Mets in 2022, overcame elbow surgery to make his professional debut in 2024; his contract was purchased by the Mets in 2025, though he has yet to appear in a Major League game.
Jonathan Cannon, a third‑round pick of the Chicago White Sox in 2022, has logged a 5‑4 record with a 5.02 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 95 innings for the Charlotte Knights, while Will Childers, a Milwaukee Brewers prospect, has posted a 2‑3 record, 4.30 ERA and five saves in 34 relief appearances for the Nashville Sounds.
Corey Collins, a sixth‑round pick of the New York Mets in 2024, earned a promotion to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, where he is batting .244 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI in 87 games across two affiliates.
JT Quinn, a second‑round selection of the Baltimore Orioles in 2025, has compiled a 4‑3 record and 3.75 ERA in 21 games, including 20 starts, for the Chesapeake Baysox.
Independent Leagues and Undrafted Prospects
Outside the traditional farm system, independent‑league veterans such as Ryan Black and Matthew Hoskins are seeking new opportunities; Black signed with the Cleburne Railroaders after completing his Bulldog career in June 2024, while Hoskins, a 12th‑round pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2025, debuted with the Tampa Bay Rays before joining the Lexington Legends.