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The University of Georgia announced that 13 of its baseball players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, the most ever for the Bulldogs, highlighting a season that included an SEC title, a College World Series berth and a school‑record 53 wins.
The University of Georgia announced that 13 players from its 2026 roster were selected in the MLB Draft, marking the program's most prolific draft year. The achievement caps a season that saw the Bulldogs win the SEC regular season and tournament, reach the College World Series, and finish with a school-record 53 victories.
On the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, the University of Georgia celebrated a record‑breaking haul of 13 picks, highlighted by standout performances from pitchers and position players alike.
The University of Georgia boasts a record‑tying pool of 22 draft‑eligible players, five of whom rank among MLB.com’s top 250 prospects, setting the stage for a weekend of selections that begin Saturday at 1 p.m. on NBC and MLB Network
The University of Georgia baseball team finished the 2026 season with a 53‑14 record, captured SEC regular‑season and tournament titles, and reached the College World Series, where they placed tied for third. The campaign featured unprecedented offensive numbers, dominant pitching, and a cascade of individual honors.
Georgia’s star catcher Daniel Jackson topped the nation in total bases and runs, captured the SEC Triple Crown and is now a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award.
The 2026 University of Georgia baseball team finished 53‑14, secured a No. 3 national ranking, won the SEC regular season and tournament, and set multiple school and conference records, highlighted by individual honors for Daniel Jackson and Tre Phelps.
Oklahoma's 11‑4 victory over Georgia, fueled by five home runs, sends the Sooners to the championship series while the Bulldogs close a record‑setting season.
Oklahoma’s 11‑4 victory over Georgia, highlighted by Dasan Harris’s five‑RBI performance, sets up a best‑of‑3 final against North Carolina, who advanced with a 12‑7 win over West Virginia.
Georgia concluded a 53‑13 campaign with an 11‑4 loss to Oklahoma, celebrating SEC titles and standout performances while looking toward a promising future.
Oklahoma defeated Georgia 11-4 in a pivotal College World Series semifinal, showcasing a powerful early attack and extending Georgia's record‑setting season to a close.
The Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners meet in the College World Series with a 7 p.m. ET broadcast on ESPN. Georgia arrives after a 2‑0 win over Texas, while Oklahoma looks to translate late‑game resilience into another victory.
Oklahoma and Georgia meet in a high‑stakes college baseball semifinal, with recent shutouts, career‑high performances and a potent home‑run threat shaping the narrative.
After a gritty survival in their opening elimination game, the Georgia Bulldogs must win two straight against the Oklahoma Sooners in Omaha to reach the College World Series finals. Coach Wes Johnson’s rallying cry, standout performances from pitchers Justin Byrd and Nick Wesloski, and third‑baseman Tre Phelps’ measured approach set the stage for a high‑stakes duel.
After a narrow loss to Oklahoma, Georgia’s coach Wes Johnson urged his team to embrace the moment, while the Sooners prepare for a single win to advance. With standout performances from pitchers like Justin Byrd, the upcoming showdown promises high stakes and intense competition.
The Longhorns' 2026 College World Series campaign ended with a 2-0 loss to Georgia, closing a 46-15 season that promised a seventh national title.
Georgia’s Bulldogs secured a 2-0 victory against Texas in the College World Series, using disciplined small‑ball play and key hits from Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd. The win sets up a pivotal series against Oklahoma, with coach Kirby Smart praising the team’s resilience.
In a tightly contested final at Charles Schwab Field, the Texas Longhorns were shut out by the Georgia Bulldogs, who combined for 12 strikeouts and capitalized on a timely RBI double to secure a 2-0 victory.
Georgia secured a 2‑0 victory over Texas on June 16, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field, highlighted by a fifth‑inning double from Tre Phelps and a seventh‑inning sacrifice fly by Rylan Lujo.
A dominant Georgia pitching staff shut down Texas 2-0, ending the Longhorns' tournament run with only four hits and no runs.
Georgia’s baseball team meets Oklahoma on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN. After a 4‑3 loss on Monday, the Bulldogs need two consecutive wins, relying on confidence, strategic pitching and a deep lineup to secure a spot in the finals.
After a narrow 4-3 loss on Monday, Georgia must win two straight games to stay alive, relying on veteran reliever Justin Byrd and a fresh arm from coach Skip Johnson.
The University of Texas baseball team concluded a 46‑15 season with a 2‑0 loss to Georgia in the Men's College World Series final, highlighting standout performances by Luke Harrison and Sam Cozart.
Georgia’s Bulldogs secured a 2-0 victory against Texas in the College World Series, thanks to timely hitting and strong arms from Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd. The win puts them in a double‑elimination battle against the Oklahoma Sooners.