Kolby Branch, a senior shortstop for the University of Georgia baseball team, has been selected for the 2026 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, a recognition that highlights his contributions beyond the diamond.
Branch has started all 52 games this season, batting .310 while delivering 14 doubles, 16 home runs and 48 runs batted in, helping the Bulldogs roar to a 41‑1 overall record and a 21‑6 mark in SEC play.
Off the field, he has emerged as a team leader, coordinating community‑service initiatives that include events with Extra Special People and the Miracle League, and he helped organize the recent Spooky Dawgs fundraiser for the Clarke County Mentor Program.
His leadership extends to the classroom and campus life; Branch was inducted into Georgia’s Leadership Academy in fall 2025 and has served as a speaker at the Dawgs Choice Awards, inspiring peers to give back.
A Season of Service and Success
The Bulldogs are set to begin a three‑game series against Auburn at Plainsman Park on Thursday, a matchup that will be streamed on the SEC Network and the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network.
SEC officials note that a Community Service Team is named for each of the league’s 22 sponsored sports, underscoring the conference’s commitment to recognizing student‑athletes who excel in service as well as competition.
Fans attending the Auburn series will see Branch’s .972 fielding percentage in action, a testament to his defensive reliability as the team aims to extend its winning streak.