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The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods have named University of Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson the 2026 Division I National Position Player of the Year, capping a historic campaign that includes multiple awards, school records and a return to the College World Series.
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.
Kolby Branch, a senior shortstop for the University of Georgia, has been named a finalist for the NCAA Division I Gold Glove award, highlighting his standout defensive season as the Bulldogs prepare for a pivotal College World Series matchup.