Table Of Contents
GEORGIA BASEBALL Table of Contents.........................................1 This Is Georgia Baseball ......................... 2-3 A Championship Environment ....................4 Life in Athens ...............................................5 2010 Georgia Roster ...................................6 Season Preview....................................... 7-8
2010 STAFF Head Coach David Perno ...................... 9-12 Asst. Coach Jason Eller ............................13 Asst. Coach Brady Wiederhold..................14 Volunteer Coach Justin Holmes ................15 Support Staff........................................ 16-17 2010 BULLDOGS Player Profiles ..................................... 18-45 2010 OPPONENTS Opponents Information ........................ 46-48 2009 SUMMARY Season Review..........................................49 Overall and SEC Statistics .................. 50-51 Results.......................................................52 ON THE COVER: Head coach David Perno with senior pitchers #43 Jeff Walters, #32 Alex McRee, #18 Justin Earls and #20 Steve Esmonde. The special “CV” logo for Chance Veazey that will be on Georgia’s hats this season and at Foley Field. CREDITS: The 2010 University of Georgia baseball media guide was produced by the UGAA sports communications office. Editor: Christopher Lakos. Special thanks goes out Ben Beaty and student assistants Michael Terry and David Koonin. Cover design by Nic Lloyd. Contributing photographers: Lesley Onstott, Parker Moore, Kelly Wegel, Julianne Upchurch, Steve Colquitt, Radi Nabulsi, Phillip Faulkner Jerry Hale, Prairie Pixel Group, Dan Evans, Z&N Sports, Philip Williams, Scott Bruhn, Perry McIntyre, Dave Fanucchi, Ric O’Quinn, Robert Newcomb, Terry Allen, Chris Collins, Larry Goren, Dot Paul, Jim Matthews, Dean Legge, Tanner Tedeschi, Mike Dewsnap, Paul Sancya, Tony Dejak, Wesley Hitt, Winslow Townson, Ted Kirk, Mike Strasinger, Julie Jacobson, Amanda C. Melton, Rebecca Hay, Brett Davis, USA Baseball and MLB Photography. Also thanks to Coach Perno and his staff for their efforts along with Valerie Pendley, Ebsco Printing Co., of Birmingham, Ala.
ALL-AMERICANS Bulldog All-Americans................................53 Georgia MVPs/USA Baseball ....................54 THE SEC Georgia’s SEC Titles/SEC Schedule .........55 2009 SEC Review and History ..................56 All-SEC Honors .........................................57 Academic All-SEC .....................................58 SEC Tournament History ...........................59 THE PROFESSIONALS Major Leaguers/Career Statistics ........ 60-61 Draft History...............................................62 Minor Leaguers in 2009 .............................63
BULLDOG RECORDS Team Records ...........................................64 Game Records ..........................................65 Season Records ........................................66 Career Records .........................................67 Annual Team Statistics ........................ 68-69 Yearly Statistical Leaders .................... 70-71 No-Hitters/Defensive Records ...................72 BACK HOME IN OMAHA NCAA Tournament History................... 73-74 College World Series Teams ............... 75-78 NCAA All-Tournament Selections ..............79 Georgia’s NCAA/CWS Stars ............... 80-81 Team Awards .............................................82 All-Time Lettermen .............................. 83-85 Georgia Greats .................................... 86-88
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
GEORGIA HISTORY The Last Time It Happened .......................89 1990 National Champions .........................90 Bulldog Firsts and Trivia ............................91 All-Time Georgia Coaches ........................92 Foley Field ........................................... 93-95 Annual Results .................................. 96-108 Final Team Records/Captains .................109 WHY GEORGIA Excellence in Academics .........................110 CHAMPS/Life Skills Program .................. 111 Excellence in Facilities ..................... 112-113 The President and Athletic Staff ..............114 The Endowment Program........................115 About UGA........................................116-117 Quick Facts, Travel Plans ........................118 Media, Internet, Radio Information ..........119 Baseball Camps ......................................120 Diamond Darlings ............................ 121-122 2010 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES NCAA Tournament/CWS .........................123 BULLDOG EXTRA Atlanta Braves Series ...................... 124-125 Series History/SEC Results ............. 126-130 Spring Baseball Classic For Kids ............131 2010 Georgia Schedule ...........................132
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This Is Georgia Baseball
Georgia Knows The Road To Omaha
Head Coach David Perno is among a select few in the country to make it to the College World Series as a Player (1990 National Champions), Assistant Coach (2001) and as a Head Coach (2004, 2006 & 2008). Perno along with Jason Eller, Brady Wiederhold, Justin Holmes and Kris Edge comprise the 2010 Bulldog staff.
Georgia on TV
In 2009, Georgia had 24 games televised. The Bulldogs had a record 31 games televised in 2008 by either ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FSN or CSS network. ESPN came to Athens and Foley Field for the 2006 and 2008 NCAA Super Regionals. ESPNU will be back in Athens during the 2010 regular season.
Gold Glove Awards
Georgia’s Jonathan Wyatt (2007) and Rich Poythress (2008) have earned Gold Glove Awards as the nation’s best defensive players at their positions.
SEC Titles 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Foley Field
All-Americans Georgia has had 31 All-Americans, 21 Freshman All-Americans and five Academic All-Americans in school history.
Bulldog Professionals
Georgia led the nation with 11 players selected in the 2009 MLB draft. Georgia has had at least one player sign a pro contract for 37 straight seasons. A total of 48 Georgia Bulldogs since 2001 have either been drafted or signed as a free agent.
Georgia has made six trips to the College World Series, the latest coming in 2008.
Hosted and Won NCAA Regionals in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2008. Hosted and Won NCAA Super Regionals in 2001, 2006 and 2008.
Major Leaguers
Thirty-three former Bulldogs have reached the Major League level: In 2009, Gordon Beckham (Chicago), Jeff Keppinger (Houston), Clint Sammons (Atlanta), and Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis) were in the Majors.
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FOLEY FIELD FACT: Georgia is 21-7 in NCAA Postseason action in Athens including a perfect 16-0 in elimination games. 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
This Is Georgia Baseball Georgia Made Its Sixth Trip To Omaha in 2008
2008 CWS Finalists Georgia opened the 2008 College World Series with a 7-4 win over #1 Miami.
Professional Opportunities Since Coach David Perno returned to Georgia, a total of 29 Bulldog pitchers have signed professional contracts. Since 2005, five Bulldog pitchers have been selected in the top five rounds and four of them were not drafted coming out of high school!
Development of Pitchers
Trevor Holder, RHP *Came to Georgia undrafted in 2006 *Part of 2006 and 2008 College World Series teams *3rd Round Pick in 2009 by Washington Joshua Fields, RHP *Came to Georgia undrafted in 2005 *Part of 2006 and 2008 College World Series teams *1st Round Pick in 2008 by Seattle Brooks Brown, RHP *Came to Georgia as a 21st Round Pick in 2004 *Part of 2004 and 2006 College World Series teams *1st Round Draft Pick in 2006 by Arizona Will Startup, LHP *Came to Georgia undrafted in 2003 *Part of 2004 College World Series team *5th Round Pick in 2005 by Atlanta Mitchell Boggs, RHP *Came to Georgia undrafted in 2003 *Part of 2004 College World Series team *5th Round Pick in 2005 by St. Louis *Made Major League debut in 2008
On The Big Stage
The Bulldogs have played in front of some of the largest crowds in college baseball history. 2009 Season 24,665: Georgia-Ga. Tech at Turner Field 2008 Season 23,039: Georgia-Miami at the CWS 22,599: Georgia-Ga. Tech at Turner Field 2007 Season 21,620: Georgia-Ga. Tech at Turner Field 2006 Season 19,885: Georgia-Rice at the CWS 19,119: Georgia-Ga. Tech at Turner Field 2004 Season 28,836: Georgia-Ga. Tech at Turner Field 28,216: Georgia-Texas at the CWS
Getting The Ball
Will Startup
5th Round Pick
Georgia recruits pitchers who are talented, confident and have that competitive nature to contribute immediately. Bulldog pitchers should welcome the competition and atmosphere they will experience around the SEC. Brooks Brown In 2009, a 1st Round Pick total of more than 1.8 million fans attended SEC baseball games. The average attendance at a 2009 SEC baseball game around the league was 4,689.
The Importance Of A Strong Bullpen
Georgia has had double-digit saves in seven of the past eight seasons including a school record 19 in 2008. Coach Perno and pitching coach Brady Wiederhold firmly believe in developing a strong bullpen to protect their starting pitchers and to shorten games. There has been only ONE Georgia pitcher since 2002 that has logged more than 100 innings in a season.
Joshua Fields
2008 1st Round Pick
Recent All-Star Bulldog Closers In The Perno Era 2009: Dean Weaver, 7th Round Pick 2006-08: Joshua Fields, 2008 National Stopper of the Year & 1st Round Pick 2004-05: Will Startup, 5th Round Pick
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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A Championship Environment Georgia Baseball Fast Facts
Every Bulldog Recruiting Class Since 1999 has been on at least one College World Series team. Every Incoming Bulldog Drafted Has Improved His Draft Status After Attending Georgia. Georgia led the nation with 11 Student-Athletes Drafted in 2009. Georgia and LSU lead the conference this decade with three SEC Championships apiece. Georgia and LSU are the only two SEC schools to ever win a National Championship. Georgia Advanced To the College World Series in 1987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Graduation UGA is... “One of 16 HOT Schools” -Wall Street Journal
The academic life of Georgia baseball student-athletes is important and a major focus in the overall experience at UGA. Graduation is the focus of Georgia’s student-athletes as they prepare for life after college - and after baseball.
Smith Academic Achievement Center
The $7.2 million facility helps meet the needs of the student-athletes and is conveniently located near Foley Field.
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UGA’s Tradition Of Excellence
Excellence and balance have been trademarks of UGA athletics. Georgia athletic teams have won 37 national titles and 130 SEC Championships. UGA has ear ned eight top-10 finishes in the past 12 NACDA Directors’ Cup standings, the annual ranking of the nation’s best overall athletics programs.
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Life In Athens Georgia’s “Classic “Best College Sports City,” Athens is a prospering community, one that truly Towns” reflects the charm of the Old 1. Madison, Wis. South while also developing 2. ATHENS, GA. in cultural and industrial 3. Austin, Texas areas. Athens is only about -Sports Illustrated on Campus an hour from the mountains and Atlanta. Athens is known for its stunning architectural heritage and irreplaceable treasures of the past, as well as its vibrant and eclectic youthful side which has created a world-renowned music scene for decades. Athens is home to 108,222 residents. From downtown shopping to football games, Athens has a little bit of everything for everyone.
“Campus Scenes That Rock” 1. ATHENS, GA. 2. Austin, Texas 3. Cambridge, Mass.
Weather in Athens Average Temperatures: High ..................72 Low ...................51
-Rolling Stone
REM: One of the world’s most popular rock bands of the 20th century has its roots in Athens. Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Billy Berry performed their first concert in Athens on April 19, 1980.
Country star Kenny Chesney has played in front of sold-out crowds at the 40 Watt Club in Athens. Grammy winner John Mayer filmed his first video “No Such Thing” at Athens’ landmark Georgia Theatre.
College Avenue is one of many points of interest in downtown Athens, featuring several restaurants, shops and music clubs. 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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2010 Georgia Roster NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
NAME Lance Martin Johnathan Taylor Levi Hyams Todd Hankins Cooper Moseley Malcolm Clapsaddle Zach Taylor Jeff Walters Zach Cone Chase Hawkins Chance Veazey Peter Verdin Kyle Farmer Justin Earls Robbie O’Bryan Steve Esmonde Brett DeLoach Ben Cornwell Carson Schilling Colby May Christian Glisson Blake Dieterich Cecil Tanner Earl Daniels Zach Laughlin Tyler Maloof Alex McRee Alex Wood Chase Davidson Eric Swegman Kevin Ruiz Evan Tieles Patrick Boling Israel Troupe Justin Grimm Clayton McKenney Gray Griffith Robert Shipman Michael Palazzone John Herman Craig Gullickson
POS. OF OF INF INF RHP/INF RHP OF RHP OF LHP INF OF/C INF LHP 1B RHP C RHP C INF C LHP RHP RHP RHP RHP LHP LHP OF/1B RHP OF RHP LHP OF RHP RHP RHP OF RHP RHP LHP
B-T R-R L-L L-R R-R R-R R-R L-L R-R R-R L-L L-R R-R R-R L-L L-L R-R R-R R-R R-R R-R L-R L-L R-R R-R R-R L-R L-L L-L L-R R-R R-R R-R L-L R-R R-R R-R R-R L-L R-R R-R L-L
HT. 5-7 5-8 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-6 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-7 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-5 5-11
WT. 171 181 201 175 170 171 220 195 205 184 175 200 187 185 250 190 192 218 202 198 201 209 235 187 190 180 235 216 239 208 200 239 198 215 200 206 202 230 197 228 215
CL.-EXP. SO-HS SO-1L SO-1L FR-HS FR-HS FR-HS FR-HS SR-1L SO-1L SO-1L FR-HS SO-1L FR-HS SR-3L JR-2L SR-3L FR-HS JR-JC SO-1L SO-1L SO-1L FR-HS SO-1L SO-1L RFR-RS SO-1L SR-3L FR-HS SO-1L JR-JC RFR-RS SO-RS FR-HS SO-RS JR-2L FR-HS SO-HS FR-HS SO-1L JR-RS JR-TR
DOB 01-19-90 03-21-90 10-06-89 11-18-90 08-04-90 09-10-90 05-03-91 11-06-87 12-14-89 11-24-89 08-08-90 03-19-90 08-17-90 12-04-87 03-08-88 12-11-87 10-07-90 11-02-88 11-13-88 02-25-90 03-06-90 07-23-90 04-23-90 02-21-90 10-12-89 04-27-90 06-18-88 01-12-91 01-14-90 08-03-88 09-21-89 05-02-89 10-28-90 11-04-88 08-16-88 06-25-90 02-20-90 10-06-90 05-06-89 03-01-88 08-02-88
Georgia Baseball Staff
Head Coach: #4 David Perno Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coordinator: #9 Jason Eller Asst. Coach/Pitching: #21 Brady Wiederhold Volunteer Coach: #14 Justin Holmes Director of Baseball Operations: Kris Edge; Student Asst: Brent Hallman ATC Trainer: Mike Dillon; Strength & Conditioning: Jeremy Heffner Student Managers: Jonathan Paulish, Brian Vance, Jason Jacobs Student Athletic Trainers: Tyler Bryan, Alexis Roseman 38 8 12 23 29 34 22 27 18 20 17 26 42 40
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Alphabetical Roster
Patrick Boling Malcolm Clapsaddle Zach Cone Ben Cornwell Earl Daniels Chase Davidson Brett DeLoach Blake Dieterich Justin Earls Steve Esmonde Kyle Farmer Christian Glisson Gray Griffith Justin Grimm
46 5 13 45 3 30 31 1 25 42 32 7 19 44
Craig Gullickson Todd Hankins Chase Hawkins John Herman Levi Hyams Zach Laughlin Tyler Maloof Lance Martin Colby May Clayton McKenney Alex McRee Cooper Moseley Robbie O’Bryan Michael Palazzone
36 24 43 35 28 2 10 37 39 15 16 11 33
Kevin Ruiz Carson Schilling Robert Shipman Eric Swegman Cecil Tanner Johnathan Taylor Zach Taylor Evan Tieles Israel Troupe Chance Veazey Peter Verdin Jeff Walters Alex Wood
HOMETOWN (Last School) Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton HS) Acworth, Ga. (North Cobb HS) Stafford, Va. (Colonial Forge HS) Oviedo, Fla. (Oviedo HS) Montgomery, Ala. (Success Unlimited Academy) Geneva, Fla. (Oviedo HS) Statesboro, Ga. (Statesboro HS) Windermere, Fla. (St. Petersburg JC) Stone Mountain, Ga. (Parkview HS) Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood HS) Tifton, Ga. (Tift County HS) Alexandria, Va. (Paul VI HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Marist) Lawrenceville, Ga. (Collins Hill HS) Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS) Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview HS) Blackshear, Ga. (Pierce County HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Ga. Perimeter College) Macon, Ga. (Stratford Academy) Guyton, Ga. (South Effingham HS) Hahira, Ga. (Lowndes HS) Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange HS) Waycross, Ga. (Ware County HS) Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta HS) Columbus, Ga. (Columbus HS) Winder, Ga. (Norcross HS) Gainesville, Ga. (Chestatee HS) Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell HS) Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton HS) Cumming, Ga. (Young Harris JC) Alpharetta, Ga. (Wesleyan HS) Roswell, Ga. (Blessed Trinity) Cartersville, Ga. (Cartersville HS) Tifton, Ga. (Tift County HS) Bristol, Va. (Virginia HS) Atlanta, Ga. (The Lovett School) Alpharetta, Ga. (Centennial HS) Quitman, Ga. (Brooks County HS) Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Marist) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Clemson)
Pronunciation Guide
Blake Dieterich ......................... DEE-trick Steve Esmonde ........................ EZ-mund Levi Hyams ............................... I-ams Alex McRee .............................. mu-CREE Michael Palazzone ................... PAL-ah-ZONE Kevin Ruiz ................................ ROO-eez Evan Tieles ............................... Tee-L-us Chance Veazey ........................ VEE-zee Coach David Perno .................. PERN-oh Coach Brady Wiederhold.......... WE-der-hold
By State
Georgia: 31 Florida: 5 Virginia: 3 Alabama: 1 North Carolina: 1
By Class
Freshmen: 14 Sophomores: 17 Juniors: 6 Seniors: 4
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
2010 Season Preview
Armed And Ready For 2010 Season
Justin Grimm 4-4, 4.15 ERA in 2009 It starts on the hill, and that’s one
place the Bulldogs have an assortment of veterans. Georgia’s starting nine in 2010
will be a collection of freshmen and sophomores, but most games there will be a seasoned Bulldog on the mound.
Jeff Walters 2-0, 4.64 ERA in 2009
Michael Palazzone 3-0, 5.13 ERA in 2009
understand they’re going to be everyday
of the action are seniors Justin Earls (LHP)
like the way our lineup shapes up.”
comers Patrick Boling (LHP), Eric Sweg-
players now. It may take a little time, but I
VETERAN PITCHING
senior Jeff Walters and sophomore Michael
freshman Cooper Moseley (RHP). McRee
squad that finished the year at the NCAA
Palazzone. Grimm is projected as a poten-
The team was ranked as high as No. 1 during the year and wound up No. 24 in the final ESPN/USA Today coaches poll.
“We have excellent pitching depth,
I feel very good about our defense as a whole and our lineup has a good balance,” said Georgia coach David Perno. “We won’t
have the power like last year, but we won’t have all the strikeouts either.”
tial first round draft pick after an impressive end to his sophomore season and summer in the Cape Cod League against the nation’s top talent. Walters has been drafted
four times in his career, including by Baltimore in the 17th round in 2009. Palazzone,
an 18th-round pick by Atlanta coming out of
“Being young is somewhat overrated
because we’re not that young,” said Perno.
postseason,” said Bulldog pitching coach fall to earn a starting role and Michael has
continued to develop in to a stronger, more
durable pitcher. Jeff and Michael are ready to be starters.”
99 miles per hour in several scrimmages.
Moseley is a future closer who likely will be in a setup role in his first season.
“We kept a few pitchers who were
ers, and that gives us a nice staff that
gether,” Wiederhold added. “We expect the
seniors to lead this staff and our newcomers to be able to contribute immediately to complete a talented group.” YOUTHFUL LINEUP
Georgia’s infield will be headlined
by third baseman Colby May who earned
with freshmen Blake Dieterich (LHP) and
after hitting .339-11-42. He is a part of the
sophomore Chase Hawkins (LHP) along
and now will have much bigger roles in
Malcolm Clapsaddle (RHP). The middle to
2010. We’re not starting from scratch. They
ner was impressive this past fall, touching
Georgia’s midweek starters look to be
“The six sophomores played their roles in 2009, got experience and some confidence
nucleosis last year and ended up 4-4. Tan-
showed in the fall the ability to blend to-
Brady Wiederhold. “Jeff had an outstanding
and three freshmen.
2008 when he went 7-1 after fighting mono-
“Justin was our best guy towards the
Eighty-four of those home runs are gone
probable lineup includes six sophomores
looks to regain the top form he displayed in
drafted among our veterans and newcom-
year.
end of the season and performed well in the
along with 341 strikeouts. Georgia’s 2010
(LHP), sophomore Cecil Tanner (RHP) and
high school in 2008, is draft-eligible too this
In 2009, Georgia set school records
with 109 home runs and 522 strikeouts.
Georgia has a trio of options to close
out games this year in senior Alex McRee
trio of right-handers in junior Justin Grimm,
Tallahassee Regional with a 38-24 record.
man (RHP) and Ben Cornwell (RHP).
Georgia’s 2010 rotation features a
Georgia returns 19 lettermen this
season including 10 pitchers off the 2009
and Steve Esmonde (RHP) along with new-
long relievers expected to see a majority
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Freshman All-America honors last year
super six sophomores that are the nucleus of the lineup. With the arrival of freshman
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2010 Season Preview shortstop Kyle Farmer, sophomore Levi Hyams slides over to second base this year and sophomore Chase Davidson becomes the top option at first base. Redshirt freshman Kevin Ruiz will provide depth at the corner infield spots and see time as the designated hitter. Also, freshman Robert Shipman and junior Robbie O’Bryan will get action at first base and freshmen Todd Hankins and Moseley should see time at second base. At catcher, Georgia likely will platoon freshman Brett DeLoach and sophomores Christian Glisson and Carson Schilling to begin the year. All three are capable receivers with DeLoach providing the best offensive potential and Glisson giving the Bulldogs another left-handed hitter in the lineup. Georgia should have one of the best outfields in the Southeastern Conference, and it consists of sophomores Jonathan Taylor (LF), Zach Cone (CF) and Peter Verdin (RF). “Our outfield has a chance to be the best we’ve ever had because of their athleticism and ability to cover ground,” said Perno. Freshman Zach Taylor, sophomore Lance Martin and Ruiz round out this talented group who will see action in 2010.
Zach Cone made his share of highlight catches in 2009 including this one against Clemson to preserve a 6-5 win.
2010 SCHEDULE Georgia will play 10 of its first 18 games on the road before opening the SEC season at home against Auburn. Georgia begins the season with four games in Waco, Texas against host Baylor and Duke. The Bulldogs have their annual home-and-home series with Clemson and Georgia Tech plus they will return to Tallahassee for a three-game set with Florida State in early March. One unique twist of the 30-game SEC schedule this season is the Bulldogs will play their first five series against Western Division teams and then the second half will be all Eastern Division foes. After the Auburn series, Georgia travels to Mississippi State and LSU, then plays host to Ole Miss and finishes the Western Division swing at Arkansas. The Eastern Division slate begins with South Carolina coming to Foley Field followed by a trip Vanderbilt then back home against Tennessee, then off to Florida and concluding the regular season in Athens versus Kentucky. It’s a challenging schedule and one we’re more accustomed to playing compared to a much easier one we had in 2009,” said Perno. “This schedule will prepare us for league and postseason play. We will play in some great environments like opening the year at Baylor and going back to Florida State. Both those teams will come to Athens in 2011 so our players and fans should look forward to those series.” OVERALL Georgia has made six trips to the College World Series in nine NCAA Regional appearances. In 2010, they aim to make history as the first Bulldog squad to advance to an NCAA Regional in three consecutive seasons. Under Perno, Georgia has made five NCAA Regionals and reached Omaha in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Ask the Bulldogs, and they will tell you the number one goal is always the same. Get to Hoover for the SEC Tournament and that gets you in an NCAA Regional. The Bulldogs have proven they know how to peak in the postseason and look to be back home in Omaha in 2010. A Georgia record 93,360 fans cheered on the Bulldogs at Foley Field in 2009.
Third baseman Colby May will lead the offense in 2010. He earned Freshman All-America honors in 2009 after batting .339-11-42.
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Georgia Coaching Staff The Georgia Coaches’ Pledge
“These student-athletes are entrusted to my care. I will train them to the best of my ability. I will develop them into smartly disciplined, physically fit, highly-trained athletes thoroughly indoctrinated in love for the Georgia Bulldogs who represent the University of Georgia and the athletic program in the highest possible manner. I will encourage our athletes and insist that they perform to the best of their ability in the classroom as well as in the arena of competitive athletics. I will require of them, and demonstrate by my own example, the highest standards of integrity, personal conduct, morality, sportsmanship and professional skill.”
2004 College World Series: Tied for 3rd Place
*Final National Ranking: #4 *SEC Co-Champions; Eastern Division Champion *NCAA Athens Regional and NCAA Atlanta Super Regional Champions *10 Bulldogs on the SEC Academic Honor Roll *Baseball America College Coach of the Year *SEC Coach of the Year *School record 12-game SEC winning streak *13-2 in the final 15 SEC games of the season *Swept a 3-game series at Florida and at Miss. State for the first time in school history *.971 Team FLDG.% and 73 Double Plays Turned ranked 2nd best in school history *School record 28 games televised *School record for Average Home Attendance (1,871) *Four Bulldogs selected in the MLB Draft
The Perno Era features three trips to the College World Series since 2004
2006 College World Series: Tied for 7th Place
*Final National Ranking: #6 *NCAA Athens Regional and NCAA Athens Super Regional Champions *12 Bulldogs on the SEC Academic Honor Roll *SEC Tournament Finish: T3rd (best since 1989) *Led SEC in Wins (47), Batting (.309), RBI (458) *School Records: Hits (786), Total Bases (1208), Innings Pitched (627.1), Saves (17) *Eight Shutouts (2nd most in school history) *Foley Field record crowd of 4,302 saw Georgia defeat South Carolina to win the NCAA Athens Super Regional *Five Bulldogs selected in the MLB Draft including a first round pick in RHP Brooks Brown *Tied school record with three All-Americans in Joshua Fields, Joey Side and Josh Morris *Fourth time in five seasons set a new mark for the highest average home attendance (2,026)
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
2008 College World Series: 2nd Place
*Final National Ranking: #2 *College World Series Finalist *SEC Champions, Eastern Division Champions *NCAA Athens Regional and NCAA Athens Super Regional Champions *School record 15 Bulldogs on the SEC Academic Honor Roll; A 2nd Team Academic AllAmerican and SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year *School record 31 television appearances *Tied school record with six players selected in the MLB Draft including two 1st Round picks in All-Americans Gordon Beckham (SS), 8th overall and Joshua Fields (RHP), 20th overall) *School Records: At Bats (2,547), Hits (787), Total Bases (1,225), Saves (19), Innings Pitched (634) and tied mark for Games Played (71) *Set school record for Total Attendance (93,152) and Average Attendance (2,517) at Foley Field
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Georgia Coaching Staff Perno earned SEC Coach of the Year honors for the second time. In 2008, Georgia became the first school in SEC history to sweep the annual league honors as voted on by the coaches. A Bulldog earned SEC Player, Pitcher, Scholar-Athlete and Coach of the Year accolades. Head Coach In only his third season at the helm, Perno, an Athens native and Georgia alumnus was honored as the 2004 College Coach of the Year by Baseball 9th Season America. Perno guided the Bulldogs to a third place finish at the 2004 CWS, 14th Year at UGA a share of the SEC title and a final national ranking of fourth. The Bulldogs went 45-23 in 2004, setting school records with a 12-game SEC winning (Georgia ’91) streak, 28 games televised and the highest total attendance and per game average in Foley Field history. CWS: 1990, ’01, ’04, ’06, ’08 Perno was also recognized by his colleagues as the 2004 American Baseball Coaches Assocation/Diamond South Regional Coach of the Year, SEC Champions: 2001, ’04, ’08 the 2004 SEC Coach of the Year (along with Arkansas’ Dave Van Horn) and the 2004 National Coach of the Year by College Baseball Insider.com. Georgia’s recruiting class for 2004 was ranked 10th best nationally by Baseball America. In 2006, the Bulldogs showcased another sizzling second half performance that featured a 13-game winning streak, going 23-7 over their final 30 games. In the SEC, they went 15-5 in their last 20 games to finish second In eight seasons at the University of Georgia, David Perno has guided in the Eastern Division and third overall. Georgia earned one of the 16 host the Bulldogs to five postseason appearances, more than any other coach sites for NCAA Regional play and eventually one of the eight Super Regional in program history. He has taken three Georgia teams to college baseball’s sites. Georgia eliminated Florida State to win a regional and South Carolina ultimate destination, the College World Series (CWS). Most recently, Perno to capture a super regional to punch another ticket to Omaha. The Bulldogs led Georgia to the NCAA Tournament in 2008 and 2009, the school’s first concluded the year 47-23 and ranked sixth nationally. The 47 wins tied for back-to-back trips to the postseason since 2001-02. He also led the 2008 the second most in school history and led the SEC. squad to the College World Series Finals, another Southeastern ConferIn 2007, the Bulldogs played the second most games against ranked ence (SEC) title, a consensus No. 2 final national ranking and the second opponents of any SEC school despite having one of the youngest teams in best finish in school history. He is one of only 12 men in NCAA history to the league. Georgia freshmen pitchers made 86 appearances, and Bulldog take three teams to to the CWS in his first seven years as a head coach. freshmen hitters tallied 703 at bats, and these totals ranked among the top Perno, 42, begins his 14th year with the Bulldogs including the ninth three of any SEC team. as head coach. Under Perno, Georgia has shown a standard of excellence Perno has spearheaded numerous improvements to Foley Field including on and off the field. He has led the Bulldogs to the CWS in 2004, 2006 and a new professional playing surface and installation of a drainage system, new 2008. Perno has the distinction of going to the CWS with the Bulldogs as a and additional chair back seating for the fans and upgrading and renovaplayer (1990 national champions), assistant coach (2001) and three times tion of the Bulldog locker room, athletic training room and players lounge. as a head coach. In school history, the Bulldogs have made only nine NCAA In 2006, the Foley Field upgrades included new lights and a state-of-the-art Regionals, and five of those trips have been during Perno’s tenure. scoreboard/videoboard and sound system. Player development is another highlight in the Perno era. A total of 34 On July 21, 2001, Perno became the 24th baseball coach in school Bulldogs have had the opportunity to play professional baseball after comhistory. He had just completed his fifth year on the Georgia staff including ing to Georgia as a non-drafted player. Also, 12 Bulldogs have improved his second under Ron Polk. Perno’s recruiting efforts have helped build the their draft status the next time they were selected. In 2009, Georgia led the program back to a force in the SEC. Perno’s initial charge as head coach nation with 11 players drafted including seven that were not selected comwas to sustain the momentum created by the 2001 Bulldogs that captured ing out of high school. Rich Poythress, a second round pick, headlined the the SEC title and advanced to the CWS. After the professional draft and 2009 contingent as the first baseman earned All-America honors and was graduation claimed Georgia’s entire starting infield, pitching rotation and two a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. catchers, Perno guided a youthful squad to the 2002 NCAA Atlanta Regional Under Perno, student-athletes have made the annual SEC Academic final and a record of 32-29. It marked the only time in school history that Honor Roll 87 times including a record 15 in 2008. A total of 42 Bulldogs Georgia had made back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament. Georgia’s have signed professional contracts. 2002 schedule ranked among the toughest in the country, featuring 32 road Since 2006, Georgia has had five players drafted in the first three games. rounds including a pair of first-rounders, shortstop Gordon Beckham and In 2003, the Bulldogs won eight of their last 12 games to finish 29-26. pitcher Joshua Fields in 2008. The All-American Beckham was a second The final part of the schedule featured nine games against opponents ranked team Academic All-American, a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, the Dick in the top 20 and Georgia went 5-4 including a series sweep of Georgia Tech Howser Trophy and the Brooks Wallace Award. Fields earned the National for the first time since 1986. Freshmen played a major role especially in the Stopper of the Year Award as the nation’s best closer, was a finalist for the pitching staff. They combined for a 14-9 mark and accounted for 42 percent Clemens Award and a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes. of the innings pitched. The 14 In 2009, Perno guided Georgia to a 14-0 start, breaking the Georgia Accomplishments Under Perno wins by the 2003 rookie class tied a school mark. The 2004 season 98-year old record for the best start NCAA College World Series: was the second most successful in school history and the program’s 2004, 2006, 2008 campaign in school history until first No. 1 ranking in the regular the 2008 squad finished second. In NCAA Appearances: season. The Bulldogs led the SEC 2005, Georgia narrowly missed the with a school record 109 home 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 postseason, going 30-25 and falling runs and for the second straight SEC Titles: 2004, 2008 a half-game short of qualifying for year under Perno, Georgia set MLB Draftees: 39 the SEC Tournament. Georgia tied school records for total attendance a school record with six Bulldogs Free Agent Signees: 9 at Foley Field. selected in the annual MLB draft With the 2008 SEC title, the All-SEC Recipients: 16 including five pitchers. In 2006, second under Perno, Georgia SEC Academic Honorees: 87 Georgia returned again to the earned a national seed and served Freshman All-Americans: 8 CWS. as a host for an NCAA Regional Before coming back to ABCA All-Region: 9 and Super Regional. The Bulldogs Georgia, Perno was an assistant went 45-25-1 overall in reaching USA Baseball Team: 1 under Robert Sapp at Middle the CWS Finals and set a school NCAA All-Tournament: 22 Georgia Junior College. In 1996, record with a 20-9-1 league mark.
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Georgia Coaching Staff Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
School Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia
Home: 179-97 Day: 189-130-1
Perno’s Coaching Record Record 32-29 29-26 45-23 30-25 47-23 23-33 45-25-1 38-24 289-208-1
SEC 15-15 10-20 19-11 12-17 18-12 11-19 20-9-1 15-15 120-118-1
Finish T3rd-E 5th-E T1st 5th-E 2nd-E 6th-E 1st 3rd-E
Away: 81-90-1 Night: 100-78
Neutral: 29-21 Extra Innings: 12-19-1
NCAA 2-2 -7-3 (CWS) -6-4 (CWS) -10-4 (CWS) 1-2 26-15
Coaching Honors
2004 Baseball America College Coach of the Year 2004 College Baseball Insider National Coach of the Year 2004, 2008 ABCA/Diamond South Regional Coach of the Year 2004, 2008 SEC Coach of the Year Date Feb. 22, 2002 June 4, 2004 ^June 18, 2004 April 28, 2007
Milestone Victories
Win No. 1 100 105 200
Game *UGA 10, North Carolina 8 (Season Opener) UGA 16, Middle Tenn. 2 (NCAA Athens Regional) #6 UGA 8, #8 Arizona 7 (College World Series) UGA 9, Kentucky 3 in Lexington, Ky.
Perno In The NCAA Postseason College World Series: 2004, 2006, 2008 Five NCAA Regionals (14-7, 3 titles)
2002 (Atlanta, Ga.) 2-2, Finish 2nd May 31 Georgia d. Louisville 7-1 June 1 #9 Ga. Tech d. Georgia 3-0 June 1 Georgia d. Coastal Carolina 9-7 June 2 #9 Ga. Tech d. Georgia 8-7 2004 (Athens, Ga.) 3-1, Advance to Super June 4 #11 Georgia d. MTSU 16-2 June 5 #11 Georgia d. #22 Clemson 6-3 June 6 #22 Clemson d. #11 Georgia 10-9 June 6 #11 Georgia d. #22 Clemson 7-6(10) 2006 (Athens, Ga.) 4-1, Advance to Super June 3 #8 Georgia d. Sacred Heart 11-0 June 3 Fla. State d. #8 Georgia 6-4 June 4 #8 Georgia d. Jacksonville 15-8 June 4 #8 Georgia d. Fla. State 7-1 June 5 #8 Georgia d. Fla. State 3-2 2008 (Athens, Ga.) 4-1, Advance to Super May 30 Lipscomb d. #8 Georgia 10-7 May 31 #8 Georgia d. Louisville 9-8 June 1 #8 Georgia d. Lipscomb 14-3 June 1 #8 Georgia d. Ga. Tech 8-0 June 2 #8 Georgia d. Ga. Tech 18-6 2009 (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1-2, Finish 3rd May 29 Georgia d. Ohio State 24-8 May 30 #6 Fla. State d. Georgia 8-2 May 31 Ohio State d. Georgia 13-6
*Savannah, Ga. (Grayson Stadium); ^College World Series debut, Omaha, Neb.
the Warriors posted a 58-9 mark and third place finish at the JUCO World Series. Perno worked with the pitchers and recruiting. Following his playing career which included one season at Middle Georgia and three at the University of Georgia, Perno served as an assistant coach at Marshall University for three years. While at Marshall, he received his master’s degree in Athletic and Health Education. From 1992-1996, Perno coached the Cortland (N.Y.) Apples in the Northeastern Collegiate Summer League. Perno, played for Sapp at Middle Georgia in 1987 as the Warriors went 42-6 en route to a third place finish in the state. Perno transferred to the University of Georgia in 1988 where he played his final three seasons in various roles and was a member of the national championship team in 1990. He graduated from Georgia in 1991 with a degree in Marketing Education. A 1986 graduate of Clarke Central, Perno lettered in baseball and football and was an All-State selection as a senior. He played running back on the 1985 football state championship team and also played on the 1985 American Legion state championship team. Perno is married to the former Melaney Chastain of Athens, Ga. They have two children, Saidee Woodlyn (10) and David Hayes (6).
Three NCAA Super Regionals (6-2, 3 titles)
2004 (Atlanta, Ga.) 2-0, Advance to CWS June 11 #9 Georgia d. #3 Ga. Tech 7-5 June 12 #9 Georgia d. #3 Ga. Tech 5-3
2006 (Athens, Ga.) 2-1, Advance to CWS June 10 #15 S. Carolina d. #7 Georgia 15-6 June 11 #7 Georgia d. #15 S. Carolina 11-5 June 12 #7 Georgia d. #15 S. Carolina 11-6 2008 (Athens, Ga.) 2-1, Advance to CWS June 6 #7 Georgia d. #15 N.C. State 11-4 June 7 #15 N.C. State d. #7 Georgia 10-6 June 8 #7 Georgia d. #15 N.C. State 17-8
Three College World Series (6-6, Best Finish: 2nd)
2004 (Omaha, Neb.) 2-2, Finish T3rd June 18 #6 Georgia d. #8 Arizona 8-7 June 20 #2 Texas d. #6 Georgia 9-3 June 22 #6 Georgia d. #8 Arizona 3-1 June 23 #2 Texas d. #6 Georgia 7-6
2006 (Omaha, Neb.) 0-2, Finish T7th June 17 #1 Rice d. #6 Georgia 6-4 June 19 #4 Oregon State d. #6 Georgia 5-3 2008 (Omaha, Neb.) 4-2, Finish 2nd June 14 #6 Georgia d. #1 Miami 7-4 June 16 #6 Georgia d. #7 Stanford 4-3 June 21 #6 Georgia d. #7 Stanford 10-8 CWS Finals June 23 #6 Georgia d. #8 Fresno St. 7-6 June 24 #8 Fresno St. d. #6 Georgia 19-10 June 25 #8 Fresno St. d. #6 Georgia 6-1
Record Versus Opponents Alabama ..................... 9-16 Alabama A&M ............. 1-0 Arizona ....................... 6-2 Arkansas..................... 11-8 Arm. Atlantic State ..... 0-1 Auburn ........................ 12-6 Austin Peay ................ 2-0 Bethune Cookman ...... 3-0 Birmingham Sou. ........ 1-1 Clemson ..................... 11-8 Coastal Carolina ......... 1-0 College Charleston ..... 2-0 Connecticut................. 1-0 East Carolina .............. 0-1 East Tenn. State ......... 3-0 Elon ............................ 3-0 Florida......................... 10-16 Florida State ............... 3-3 Fresno State ............... 1-2 Furman ....................... 4-0 Gardner-Webb ............ 4-5 Georgia Southern ....... 6-5 Georgia State ............. 10-0 Georgia Tech .............. 15-13 Jacksonville ................ 1-0
Jacksonville State ....... 1-2 James Madison .......... 1-1 Kennesaw State ......... 5-2 Kentucky ..................... 19-5 LeMoyne ..................... 2-0 Liberty ........................ 5-0 Lipscomb .................... 1-1 Louisville ..................... 6-2 LSU............................. 5-15-1 McNeese State ........... 1-0 Memphis ..................... 2-1 Mercer ........................ 6-0 Miami, Fla. .................. 1-0 Michigan ..................... 0-1 Middle Tenn. St. .......... 1-0 Mississippi .................. 9-11 Miss. State .................. 17-8 Morehead State .......... 1-0 North Carolina ............ 1-0 N.C.-Asheville ............. 3-0 N.C.-Greensboro ........ 3-0 N.C. State ................... 2-1 N.C. Wilmington.......... 1-1 Ohio State................... 2-1 Oral Roberts ............... 1-0
Oregon State .............. 1-6 Presbyterian ............... 2-0 Purdue ........................ 2-1 Quinnipiac................... 3-0 Rice ............................ 0-1 Sacred Heart .............. 1-0 San Diego ................... 3-0 Savannah State .......... 1-0 South Alabama ........... 0-1 South Carolina ............ 12-16 Southern California ..... 1-5 Stanford ...................... 2-0 Tennessee .................. 10-14 Tenn. Tech .................. 4-1 Texas .......................... 0-2 Vanderbilt.................... 14-14 Wake Forest ............... 1-1 Western Carolina ........ 4-3 William & Mary............ 1-0 Winthrop ..................... 4-3 Wofford ....................... 4-0 Wright State ................ 0-1 Youngstown State....... 3-0
The Perno File
The Perno Family: Melaney, Saidee, Hayes and David
Born: July 5, 1967 High School: Clarke Central, Athens, Ga., 1986 College Education: Univ. of Georgia, B.A.-1991 Marshall University, M.A.-1993 Family: Wife: Melaney Chastain; Children: Saidee (10), Hayes (6) Collegiate Baseball Experience: Middle Georgia Junior College, 1987 Univ. of Georgia, 1988, ’90-’91, NCAA Champions, 1990 Coaching Career: Head Coach, Cortland (N.Y.) Apples, Northeastern Collegiate Summer League, 1992-1996 Assistant Coach, Marshall University, 1993-1995 Assistant Coach, Middle Georgia Junior College, 1996 Assistant Coach, Univ. of Georgia, June 1996-July 2001 Head Coach, Univ. of Georgia, July 20, 2001-present
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Georgia Coaching Staff Big Bulldog Rallies in the Perno Era
As Yogi Berra once said, “it ain’t
over until it’s over.” Georgia has had
more than 20 memorable comeback
wins under head coach David Perno including three from a seven-run deficit and another when the Bulldogs trailed 9-0.
Here’s a look at the top four ac-
cording to the Bulldog coaches and players.
June 6, 2004 Georgia Storms Past #22 Clemson 7-6 To Win NCAA Regional
ATHENS: Clemson forced another game to decide the regional title when it rallied back from a 9-2 deficit in the fifth inning to defeat Georgia 10-9. After a 45-minute break between games, Clemson jumped ahead 4-0 by the second inning and carried a 6-4 lead to the ninth as the home team. In the bottom of the eighth, Coach Perno was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. The crowd and the Bulldogs seemed to be energized by Perno’s actions. Bobby Felmy led off the ninth by hitting the first pitch over the fence for a solo home run. Then, Jason Jacobs followed with another blast to tie the game at 6-6. Clint Sammons smashed a solo shot in the 10th to give the Bulldogs a 7-6 lead. Will Startup blanked the Tigers over the last 3.2 innings including two strikeouts with runners on in the bottom of the 10th to push the Bulldogs in to a Super Regional! The next day, Tiger coach Jack Leggett called Perno and said looking back it was one of the greatest days of competition he had been a part of in his career. Also, he wished the Bulldogs continued success in the post season.
May 26, 2006 Georgia Wins Slugest Over South Carolina 16-10
BIRMINGHAM: In one of the all-time great comebacks in school history, ninth-ranked Georgia overcame an early 9-0 deficit to power past USC 16-10 in an SEC Tournament elimination game. The Bulldogs trailed 9-0 in the second and then freshman Trevor Holder, senior Rip Warren and junior Joshua Fields combined to cool off the USC bats. For the second day in a row, Georgia pounded out 16 runs on 22 hits in a game that lasted exactly 3:42. Georgia cut it to 9-5 in the third and 9-8 by the fourth before taking the lead for good in the fifth when Joey Side smashed a two-run home run to dead center off Gamecock closer Wynn Pelzer. Along with Side, Jonathan Wyatt, Gordon Beckham and Kyle Keen drove in two runs apiece while senior Jason Jacobs went 3-for-5 with four RBI.
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May 11, 2003 Georgia Outlasts #14 Miss. State 8-7
ATHENS: Georgia trailed 7-0 going to the sixth and did not have a hit. They chipped away with one run in the sixth and two in the seventh, eighth and ninth to force extra innings. The four runs over the final two frames all came with two outs, highlighted by a tworun double by Justin McClain, an RBI-double by Josh Smith and a run-scoring single by David Coffey to tie it at 7-7. Then in the 14th, MSU pushed one run across only to see the Bulldogs answer with a double by Jon Armitage and eventually a sacrifice fly by McClain. In the 15th, Justin Holmes led off with a double and after a walk to Smith, Coffey drilled a base hit to left field for the game-winner! The game took 4:41 and was the second longest in school history!
April 28, 2002 Georgia Avoids Gator Sweep
GAINESVILLE, FLA: Along with getting no-hit by Keith Ramsey until one out in the seventh, Georgia was staring at a series sweep by the 12th-ranked Gators. Adam Swann was the lone Bulldog to reach base through the first eight frames, drawing a walk in the fourth and breaking up the nohitter with a one-out single in the seventh. Trailing 4-0 in the ninth, the Bulldogs rallied for six runs on five hits and two Florida errors. Jon Armitage started the rally with a leadoff single. Matt Cavender spoiled the shutout with a two-run single. Lee Mitchell tied the game with another two-run single. Clint Sammons provided the go-ahead runscoring single. Then, Jeffrey Carswell and the Bulldogs retired the Gators in the ninth for a 6-4 win!
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Georgia Coaching Staff
Jason Eller Assistant Coach Recruiting Coordinator 8th Season (Ga. State ’98)
CWS: 2004, ’06, ’08 SEC Champions: 2004, ’08
Jason Eller enters his eighth season on the staff at the University of Georgia including his fourth as an assistant coach/recruiting coordinator. A native of Marietta, Ga., he has helped Georgia to three College World Series (CWS) appearances since 2004. Also, he has set a new standard in Bulldog recruiting with 22 members getting selected in the past three Major League Baseball (MLB) drafts. A record eight signees were drafted in 2007 and 2008 while six were selected in 2009. In the 2007 MLB draft, the eight selections were highlighted by first round pick Ben Revere who opted to turn professional and five others going in the first 18 rounds. Ultimately, four of those Bulldogs made it to Athens. In 2008, Georgia had eight more members of its recruiting class selected by Major League clubs. Also, the 2008 class featured six members among Baseball America’s Top 100 High School Prospects, which tied for the most by any school during the early signing period. In 2009, four of the six signees that were drafted decided to come to UGA. Eller’s duties on the field include working with the outfielders and hitters. He has served as a first base coach and third base coach. In 2003, Eller came to Georgia as a volunteer coach and was promoted to a full-time assistant in August of 2006. Eller helped Georgia hitters set a school record and SEC-best 109 home runs in 2009 as the Bulldogs made their second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament. It was the first time Georgia made back-to-back trips to the NCAA postseason since 2001-02. Georgia’s 2008 recruiting class was ranked fifth nationally by Collegiate Baseball, and the group combined to start 226 games for Georgia in 2009. Eller helped guide the SEC Champion Bulldogs to within a victory of the 2008 national championship. Georgia captured another NCAA Athens Regional and Super Regional, and then the Bulldogs reached the CWS Finals. Georgia earned a consensus final national ranking of number two, marking the second best finish in school history. Georgia’s offense in 2008 set school records for Hits, Total Bases, At Bats and tied the mark for Games Played. His work with the outfielders and hitters helped Georgia to a third place finish at the 2004 CWS, a share of the SEC title, a record of 45-23
and final national ranking of fourth in the country. ate of Georgia State with a degree in sociology. He Also, the Bulldog defense posted a .971 fielding was a four-year letterman for the Panther baseball percentage which ranked the second best in team from 1992-95 and served as a student assisschool history. The 2003 squad set the school tant in 1996. A former first baseman/outfielder, he record with a .972 fielding percentage. One of was named GSU’s most improved player in 1995. Eller’s top newcomers in 2004 was Joey Side who He still holds the school record with 17 putouts in earned Freshman All-America honors by Collegiate a game. He spent a couple of years in Africa and Baseball and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Ecuador playing for Athletes-in-Action as well one Team. year in the Big South Independent League for the By 2006, Side earned All-America and Tennessee Walkers before beginning his coaching All-SEC honors and was a sixth round draft pick career full-time. of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 2006 outfield, In 1998, he was as an assistant manager for which helped carry the Bulldogs back to the CWS, the New Jersey Diamonds of the Ladies Profeswas arguably Georgia’s greatest ever. They set a sional Baseball League before heading to Martin school record for putouts and assists. Along with Methodist College in Pulaski, Tenn., where he was Side, senior outfielder Bobby Felmy and Kyle an assistant on Jeff Dodson’s staff. The 2000 squad Keen earned an opportunity to play professional posted a school record 42-16 mark including 20-7 baseball while junior Jonathan Wyatt led the team in the TranSouth Athletic Conference. They finished in batting and anchored the 2007 outfield. Wyatt the year ranked 19th in the final NAIA ratings. capped his final year with an SEC-best perfect Eller spent the 2001 season as an assistant fielding percentage in 164 total chances. He was at Wofford College under Steve Traylor where the one of three outfielders nationally to earn a RawlTerriers posted their highest victory total in seven ings Gold Glove Award. Wyatt was a 13th round years of Division One play and tied the mark for draft pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2007. most wins since 1992. His primary responsibilities Eller came to the Bulldogs from Georgia included working with the hitters, assistant pitching State where he spent the 2002 season as an ascoach, first base coach and recruiting in the state sistant on Mike Hurst’s staff. Eller served as hitting of Georgia. instructor, worked with the outfielders and was the team’s strength training coordinator. Also, Eller was a part of the East Cobb baseball program. The Eller File He was the manager of Born: Feb. 24, 1973 in Kennesaw, Ga. the 2003 Perfect Game High School: Sprayberry HS, Marietta, Ga., 1991 Junior Division champion East Cobb Braves. He College Education: Georgia State, B.A. - 1998 served as manager of Family: Single the 18 and under CABA Collegiate Baseball Experience: Georgia State, 1992-95 World Series championProfessional Baseball Experience: Athletes-In-Action (Africa and ship East Cobb Tigers Ecuador), 1995-96; Tennessee Walkers (Big South Independent squad in 2001 and assistant coach of the 2000 Assoc.), 1997 team that won the CABA Coaching: Asst. Manager, New Jersey Diamonds (LPBL), 1998 World Series. He has Asst. Coach, Martin Methodist College, 1999-2000 worked as an instrucAsst. Coach, Wofford College, 2000-01 tor at various summer Manager/Asst. Coach, East Cobb Tigers (18 and under), 2000-02 baseball camps including at Georgia, Florida State, Asst. Coach, Georgia State, 2002 Griffey International and Volunteer Asst. Coach, Univ. of Georgia, August 2002-2006 the Bucky Dent Baseball Asst. Coach, Univ. of Georgia, August 2006-present School. He is a 1998 gradu-
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Georgia Coaching Staff
Brady Wiederhold Assistant Coach Pitching Fourth Season (Kennesaw St. ’94) CWS: 2003, ’04, ’08 SEC Champions: 2003, ’04, ’08
A veteran of the post season, Brady Wiederhold has been a part of staffs that have advanced to the Division I College World Series three times and the Division II College World Series four times. In his third year at Georgia in 2009, he helped guide the Bulldogs to their second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament after finishing as the SEC Champion and CWS Finalist in 2008. As the Bulldog pitching coach, Wiederhold’s 2009 staff finished in the top half of the SEC in ERA, opponent’s batting average and fewest home runs allowed. Wiederhold’s work with the pitchers saw six members selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball annual draft including Trevor Holder in the third round and Dean Weaver in the seventh round. In his second year at Georgia, he helped guide the 2008 Bulldogs to within a victory of the national championship. Georgia reached the CWS Finals and earned a consensus final national ranking of number two.Wiederhold’s work with the 2008 Southeastern Conference champion Bulldog pitching staff saw four members drafted. All-American Joshua Fields went in the first round, 20th overall, and the SEC rotation of Holder, Stephen Dodson and Nathan Moreau were picked by the 11th round. Fields and Dodson improved their status from 2007 while Holder and Moreau were first-time selections. Also, senior Nick Montgomery signed a free agent contract. In 2008, Fields returned for his senior season and captured the National Stopper of the Year Award as the nation’s top closer. He led the NCAA with 18 saves and was named the SEC Pitcher of the Year by the league coaches. Holder and Dodson earned second team All-SEC honors.The duo along with Moreau combined to make every SEC start in helping Georgia set a school record with a 20-9-1 SEC mark. Also, the Bulldog pitching staff set school records with 634 innings pitched, 19 saves and 71 starts. Georgia had a 12-game SEC stretch when the bullpen pitched 40 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run. In 2007, Widerhold inherited the second youngest pitching staff in the SEC as freshmen combined for 86 appearances. In 2008, the sophomore class led by Alex McRee and Dean Weaver showed tremendous improvement. After combining to go 3-7 as freshmen, the duo posted a combined 13-2 mark. Before coming to Georgia, Wiederhold spent four seasons at LSU. In 2002, Wiederhold served as an administrative assistant on Smoke Laval’s Tiger staff before being promoted to pitching coach in 2003. The Tigers advanced to the College World Series in 2003 and 2004. In his first season as the pitching coach with the Tigers, LSU won the SEC and led the league with 515 strikeouts. The pitching staff featured four major league draft selections that year (Billy Sadler, Brian Wilson, Jake Tompkins and Bo Pettit) plus All-SEC Nate Bumstead and a pair of freshman All-Americans in Jason Determann and Justin Meier. One of the highlights of the 2004 CWS squad was when they tossed three consecutive complete games for the first time in modern-day school history. Lane Mestepey (SEC Tournament), Meier (NCAA Regional opener) and Bumstead (NCAA Regional semifinal) each went the distance. Bumstead won 10 games that year and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers. In 2004 and 2005, Wiederhold helped develop Clay Dirks who earned freshman All-America and All-SEC honors in his career along with All-American and All-SEC standout Greg Smith. Both hurlers were 10-game winners in 2005 and Smith was a sixth round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2006, the LSU pitching staff registered 35 wins despite featuring just two
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draft picks, two-way player Will Harris going in the ninth round to Colorado and Edgar Ramirez selected in the 36th round by the New York Mets. Prior to his tenure at LSU, Wiederhold worked two seasons as the pitching coach at Louisiana-Monroe. The Indians advanced to the 2000 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional. The ULM staff ranked among the top 15 nationally in team earned run average (ERA). Also, the staff set the school’s single season strikeout mark en route to a school-record 41 wins. Before heading to ULM, Wiederhold spent four seasons as the pitching coach at his alma mater, the Kennesaw State Owls. During this time, the Owls appeared in four Division II College World Series. They won the national title in 1996 and finished second in 1998 and 1999. The KSU pitching staff led the nation in ERA in 1997 and 1998. Wiederhold began his coaching career as an assistant at Oglethorpe University in 1994. The Stormy Petrels went 46-28 that year and won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Eastern Division title. Wiederhold was a four-year letterman at KSU from 1990-93. A former catcher, he was named the team’s top defensive player as a senior. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management from KSU in 1994. A native of Columbus, Ga., Wiederhold has two children, Dalton, 8, and Daira, 6.
The Wiederhold File Born: Nov. 21, 1970 in Columbus, Ga. High School: Cedar Shoals, Athens, Ga., 1989 College Education: Kennesaw State, B.A. - 1994 Family: Children: Dalton (9), Daira (7) Collegiate Baseball Experience: Kennesaw State, 1990-93 Coaching: Asst. Coach, Oglethorpe, 1994-1995 Asst. Coach/Pitching, Kennesaw State, 1996-1999 Asst. Coach/Pitching, Louisianan-Monroe, 2000-2001 Administrative Asst., LSU, 2002 Asst. Coach/Pitching, LSU 2003-2006 Volunteer Asst. Coach, Univ. of Georgia, 2006-2007 Asst. Coach, Univ. of Georgia, 2007-present 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Georgia Staff
Justin Holmes Volunteer Coach Third Season (Georgia
’05)
CWS: 2004, ’08 SEC Champions: 2004, ’08
Justin Holmes enters his third year as a volunteer coach on the University of Georgia baseball staff. In his first year, he was part of an SEC Championship team that finished second at the College World Series. In 2009, the Bulldogs returned to the NCAA Baseball Tournament, marking the first back-to-back trips for the program since 2001-02. A native of Oviedo, Fla., Holmes spent four years playing professional baseball before returning to Georgia to begin his coaching career. He holds the Bulldog record for best career fielding percentage by a shortstop at .951. He works with the infielders and serves as the first base coach. Holmes was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs including Co-MVP of the 2004 squad that finished third at the College World Series with a 45-23 record. He earned second team All-SEC honors as a senior captain. He batted a teambest .332 with eight home runs and 56 RBI in leading the Bulldogs to the 2004 SEC title. As a junior, he hit .301-1-16 and ranked second among SEC shortstops with a .971 Fielding Percentage. For his career, Holmes hit .319
Kris Edge Director of Baseball Operations First Season (Georgia
’02)
CWS: 2001 SEC Champions: 2001
Kris Edge, a four-year starting outfielder for Georgia from 19992002, begins his first season back with the Bulldogs as the director of baseball operations. Edge, 29, will handle alumni relations and camps plus he will assist in various administrative duties. Edge spent the past two years as an assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at Middle Georgia Junior College. He helped the Warriors to a pair of playoff appearances including a 44-20 mark in 2009 and the Junior College World Series. Before his stint at Middle Georgia, Edge managed and was an
with nine home runs, 94 RBI and 34 stolen bases. Holmes was a 26th round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians in 2004. He played in the Indians organization for two years, spending time in Burlington, N.C. in the Appalachian League, and Eastlake, Ohio for Lake County in the South Atlantic League. Also, he played for the Traverse City (Mich.) Beach Bums of the independent Frontier League. Holmes was a two-time All-Star selection for the Bums. Holmes began his collegiate career at the University of South Florida, playing one season with the Bulls before transferring to Georgia in 2002. He is a 2005 graduate of UGA with a degree in Classical Culture. He is married to the former Elizabeth Newsome of Washington, Ga. She is a 2008 graduate of the UGA veterinary school. She was a member of Georgia’s 2003 and 2004 national championship equestrian teams.
The Holmes File Born: Nov. 28, 1981 in Montgomery, Ala. High School: Oviedo HS, Oviedo, Fla., 2000 College Education : University of Georgia, B.A. - 2005 Family: Wife: Elizabeth Newsome Collegiate Baseball Experience: University of South Florida, 2001 University of Georgia, 2002-04, All-SEC 2nd Team SS Professional Baseball Experience: 26th round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians, 2004; Burlington (N.C.), Eastlake (Ohio); Indians organization, 2004-05; Traverse City (Mich.), Independent Frontier League, 2005-06 Coaching: Volunteer Coach, Univ. of Georgia, 2007-present
instructor for the Savannah Chain, a summer league 18 and under traveling baseball squad. A native of Savannah, Ga., Edge was a member of the 2001 Southeastern Conference championship team that advanced to the College World Series. It was Georgia’s first CWS appearance since 1990 and the first league title since 1954. The 2001 team posted a 47-22 record including 20-10 in the SEC. Then in 2002, he was a part of Coach David Perno’s first team, and they reached the finals of the NCAA Atlanta Regional. It was the first time in school history that Georgia had made back-to-back trips to the NCAAs. A patient hitter in his playing days, Edge still holds the Georgia career record for walks with 157. He ranks among the top 10 in school history with 209 games played including 144 starts. He batted a career-best .320 as a senior. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health education from UGA. Edge is married to the former Brooke Ogletree of Villa Rica, Ga. They have two children, Kameron (5) and Aubrey (3).
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Support Staff
Mike Dillon Athletic Trainer 9th Season (South Carolina ’81) CWS: 2004, ’06, ’08 SEC Champions: 2004, ’08
Heffner started at the University of Georgia in July of 2005. A 2002 University of North Texas graduate, he earned a bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he went to The University of Texas where he received a Master of Education in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Sport Science and Nutrition. While at UT, he served as a graduate strength and conditioning Coach, where he was a member of the 2005 Rose Bowl Champion football team, 2004 College World Series runner up, and 2005 National Champion Baseball Team. After leaving The University of Texas, Jeremy served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros Triple AAA affiliate Round Rock Express (Round Rock,Texas).
Cory Kopaniasz Academic Counselor
Associate athletic trainer Mike Dillon enters his ninth consecutive year with the Bulldog baseball program and 23rd overall with the University of Georgia Athletic Association. His responsibilities include care, prevention, and rehabilitation for the UGA baseball team along with clinical coordinator for the athletic training department. Dillon has been a part of three of Georgia’s College World Series teams including the 2008 squad that finished second. He was named Associate Athletic Trainer in March 1997 after serving as an assistant athletic trainer since 1987. Dillon was named Head Basketball Trainer in 1987 after serving as Head Athletic Trainer, baseball coach, and physical science teacher at Chapin High School, Chapin, S.C. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina, and his Master of Arts at the University of Alabama. He is the past president of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association and the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association. He is a member of the Olympic Sports medicine Society. His experience also includes working at the United States Olympic-Training Center in Colorado Springs and as an athletic trainer for soccer in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Dillon is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, instructor in first aid and CPR, and an athletic training and emergency care instructor, and an EMT intermediate. Mike also serves as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Exercise Science. He received the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association Backbone award in March 1998. Mike has co - authored numerous journal articles and published book chapters. Mike has also lectured throughout the United States and Japan. Mike is also a guest reviewer for the Journal of Athletic training in the areas of emergency medicine and rehabilitation. Dillon is married to the former Ouida Moore from Cheraw, S.C., and they have one daughter, Hannah Jean.
Jeremy Heffner
2nd Season (Georgia ’00)
Academic counselor Cory Kopaniasz is in his 10th year with the Academic Counseling here at the University of Georgia including his second season with the baseball program. As the team’s counselor, Kopaniasz assists the Bulldogs in a variety of academic issues, including classroom performance, progression toward degrees, arranging of tutors and mentors, and the improvement of their study skills and strategies. Also, he currently advises the men’s basketball and women’s gymnastics teams. He first joined the Athletic Association in January of 1999 and became a fulltime employee in July of 2000 as a member of the academic counseling staff. He had served as the academic center’s intern and graduate assistant before taking over full-time duties. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from UGA in 2000, and in 2002, he earned his Master’s degree in Sport Studies from Georgia. Kopaniasz served as Associate Director for Academic Support at the University of Mississippi from January until June of 2008 before returning to his alma mater. Kopaniasz is married to the former Candace Waters of Watkinsville, Ga., and they have one son, 7-year-old Caden.
Strength & Conditioning
Christopher Lakos
5th Season
Sports Communications
(North Texas ’02)
17th Season
CWS: 2004, ’05, ’06, ’08 SEC Champions: 2008
(Georgia ’90) CWS: 2001, ’04, ’06, ’08 SEC Champions: 2001, ’04, ’08
Jeremy Heffner, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports, enters his fifth season working with the baseball program. He has been a part of two Bulldog squads that advanced to the College World Series and two while at the University of Texas including the 2005 national champions. Heffner is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), and USA Weightlifting. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa), and a Level I Club Coach (USAW). At Georgia, Heffner serves as the strength and conditioning coach for baseball, women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s swimming and diving.
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Christopher Lakos, Associate Director of Sports Communications, enters his 17th season working with the baseball program. He has been a part of four Bulldog teams that have advanced to the College World Series. Also, he works and travels with the nationally-ranked football and tennis programs. He has served as the host media director for five NCAA Tennis Championships, four NCAA Baseball Regionals, three NCAA Baseball Super Regionals and staffed 14 bowl games for the Bulldogs. A native of Sanford, N.C., Lakos earned a journalism degree from UGA and completed 30 hours of postgraduate work at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Support Staff
Jonathan Paulish Student Manager
Tim Cearley Director of Ticket Operations
Brian Vance Student Manager
Jason Jacobs Student Manager
James Crawford Stadium and Grounds
Brenton Shiver Asst. Director Promotions
Chris Brame Public Address Announcer
Brent Hallman Student Assistant
Tyler Bryan Student Trainer
Alexis Roseman Student Trainer
Shirley Toney Baseball Admin. Assistant
Beth Giddens Baseball Office Assistant
Dave Williams Asst. Director Event Mngmt.
Veteran groundskeeper Roy Winfrey has been working at Foley Field for the past 18 years.
“Diamond” Dave Williams provides a stirring rendition of “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” Ray Lawrence started Georgia Athletes Outreach in July of 2000 as a part of the Team United staff that also includes Athletes in Action and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He spends part of his time with the Bulldog baseball team.
Foley Field Ticket Personnel Frank Watson and Jo Reynolds; Chuck Steen, Kim Ellis and Jerry Studdard
Bulldogs At The CWS Foley Field game day producer Mike Dewsnap has served on the NCAA College World Series video staff the past few years. The Bulldogs have joined him in Omaha in 2006 and 2008. Here’s Mike with first round picks Brooks Brown and Joshua Fields.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Associate athletic trainer Mike Dillon begins his ninth consecutive year with the Georgia baseball program and 23rd overall with UGA.
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Meet The Bulldogs
Patrick Boling
Malcolm Clapsaddle
6-3, 198, Fr., R-R
6-2, 171, Fr., R-R
Cartersville, Ga.
Geneva, Fla.
Cartersville HS
Oviedo HS
#38 LHP
#8 RHP
High School: A graduate of Cartersville where he played his final two seasons for Stuart Chester; Attended Pepperell for his first two years of high school *A four-year letterman in baseball as a pitcher/first baseman with two state titles *Helped Purple Hurricanes to a state title as a senior as they went 31-4 *Limited action as a senior after missing junior year due to “Tommy John” surgery on elbow, went 2-0 on the mound with 12 strikeouts and hit .305 with two home runs and 23 RBI *Went 8-2 with a 1.20 ERA and 76 strikeouts plus hit a team-best .460 with three home runs in 25 games as a sophomore to earn All-Area honors *Named A.P. Student of the Year as a sophomore *Hit a grand slam as a freshman in his first career at-bat
High School: A 34th round draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles in 2009 *A graduate of Oviedo where he played for Eric Morgan *A four-year letterman for the Lions as a pitcher/third baseman *Posted a 7-5 mark and 1.40 ERA as a senior and hit .275 with 21 RBI *Named Oviedo Pitcher of the Year as a senior *Pitched a complete game six-hitter to defeat eventual 6A state champion Lake Brantley *Earned All-Around Player of the Year honor as a sophomore after going 4-2 with a 3.14 ERA and 41 strikeouts plus hit .305 with 26 RBI and eight stolen bases *Invited to Perfect Game National Showcase event *Played summer baseball for the Florida Hardballers and Central Florida Blackracers
Personal: Born Oct. 28, 1990 *Son of Gary and Cindy Boling *Patrick’s brother Jeremiah played baseball at Miss. State and his grandfather played football at Southern Mississippi *Major: Political Science
Personal: Born Sept. 10, 1990 *Son of Eric and Karen Clapsaddle *Prep teammate of fellow Bulldog freshman Todd Hankins *Major: Pre-Business
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Zach Cone 6-2, 205, So., R-R Stone Mountain, Ga. Parkview HS
#12 OF Year 2009
G/GS 45/20
AB 93
R 20
H 30
AVG .323
2B 5
3B 2
HR 4
RBI 18
BB SO SB 7 25 3/4
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 16/4
AB 21
R 3
H 6
AVG .286
2B 3
3B 1
HR 0
RBI 3
BB SO SB 1 10 2/2
2009 (Freshman): Played in 45 games with 20 starts (6-LF, 11-CF, 3-RF), batting .323 with four home runs and 18 RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in 40 total chances (38 PO, 2A) *Hit a team-high .417 (10-for-24) in the postseason *Went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in the season finale against Ohio State on May 31 in NCAA Regional action *Had two hits and two runs scored in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional opener against Ohio State on May 29 *Batted a team-high .444 (4-for-9) in the SEC Tournament; had two hits vs. #7 Ole Miss on May 20 and two doubles vs. #2 LSU on May 23 *Went 2-for-3 with a run scored vs. #7 Ga. Tech at Turner Field on May 12 *A team-high three hits including an RBI triple vs. Presbyterian on Feb. 24 *Went 2-for-5 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Georgia debut vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 20 *One of five freshmen who started on opening day *Named to the SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll
High School: A graduate of Parkview where he played for Chan Brown *A third round pick (112th overall selection) by the L.A. Angels in the 2008 MLB Draft *Four-year letterman in baseball *Earned the Panthers’ MVP honors and was named First Team All-County with a .425 batting average, eight home runs 17 stolen bases, a .510 on base percentage and was 6-0 on the mound as a senior *Named 8-AAAAA Co-Player of the Year with UGA teammate Chase Hawkins *Hit .426 with six home runs and a team-leading 26 RBI as a junior and earned first team All-County and All-Region honors; Also Selected to play for Team Georgia Personal: Born Dec. 14, 1989 *Son of Ronny and Janet Cone *Father, Ronny played football at Georgia Tech, and brother, Kevin, who plays football for the Yellow Jackets *Major: Sport Management
Ben Cornwell 6-3, 218, Jr., R-R Atlanta, Ga. Ga. Perimeter
#23 RHP 2008-09 (Freshman-Sophomore): Attended Virginia Tech and Georgia Perimeter College but saw limited action for the Hokies due to elbow injury and subsequent “Tommy John” surgery *Went 0-0, 13.50 in three appearances (3.1 IP, 6R, 5ER, 3BB, 3K) for coach Pete Hughes as the Hokies went 23-32 in 2008 *Debut vs. Pittsburgh on Feb. 23 and ACC debut vs. Ga. Tech on March 7 High School: A graduate of Holy Innocent’s Episcopal School where he played for Dylan Deal *A four-year letterman for the Golden Bears as a pitcher/first baseman/ outfielder, career 3.01 ERA with 303 strikeouts in 225.2 IP *A three-year letterman in basketball as a forward/guard *Key part of state championship in baseball as a senior, going 9-2 with a 3.11 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 72.2 IP and two saves for the Golden Bears in Class AA (26-10) *Pitched a perfect game in the semifinals of the state tournament *Named 2007 Class AA State Player of the Year by Georgia Dugout Club *Earned team MVP award as a junior after going 9-3 with a 3.56 ERA with 122 strikeouts in leading squad to the state Final Four and a 26-8 record *Participant in the 2006 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars in Joplin, Mo. *Named team’s Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore (4-3, 2.65 ERA, 46K) Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1988 *Son of Frank and Libby Cornwell *Both parents played college basketball, Frank (The Citadel) and Libby (Converse College) *Major: Sport Management Year G/GS *2008 3/0
W 0
CG 0
ERA 13.50
IP 3.1
H 6
R 6
ER 5
BB 3
SO 3
*ACC Career (*Virginia Tech) Year G/GS W L S CG 2008 1/0 0 0 0 0
ERA 20.25
IP 1.1
H 4
R 3
ER 3
BB 1
SO 3
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
L 0
S 0
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Meet The Bulldogs
Earl Daniels
Chase Davidson
6-1, 187, So., R-R
6-5, 239, So., L-R
Valdosta, Ga.
Alpharetta, Ga.
Valdosta HS
Milton HS
#29 RHP
#34 OF/1B
G/GS 4/0
W 0
L 0
S 0
CG 0
ERA 6.00
IP 3.0
H 6
R 3
ER 2
BB 2
SO 0
Year 2009
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 0/0
W 0
L 0
S 0
CG 0
ERA 0.00
IP 0.0
H 0
R 0
ER 0
BB 0
SO 0
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 22/12
Year 2009
2009 (Freshman): Went 0-0 with a 6.00 ERA in four relief appearances as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Made Georgia debut with 0.2 inning of scoreless relief against Wright State on March 24 *Tossed an inning of scoreless relief against Winthrop on April 8 High School: A graduate of Valdosta where he played for Bart Shuman *Posted a 12-1 mark, 1.75 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 82.1 innings as a senior in leading the Wildcats to a 28-7 record and the state semfinals *2008 Region 1-AAAAA Player of the Year *Recorded 18 strikeouts in a start against Warner Robins and 17 strikeouts in a start against Cook *Also saw action at shortstop, batting .295 with 20 RBI, 24 runs and 13 stolen bases as a senior *Went 6-5 on the mound with 98 strikeouts in 86 innings as a junior *Batted .311 with eight doubles and 28 RBI as a junior *Earned First Team All-Region honors in 2007 and 2008 *Team went 16-14 and advanced to the 2007 playoffs Personal: Born Feb. 21, 1990 *Son of Louis and Elvira Daniels *Major: Housing
G/GS 45/31
AB R 108 12
H 25
AVG .231
2B 9
3B 0
HR 3
RBI 19
BB SO SB 9 39 3/4
AB 39
H 5
AVG .128
2B 2
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 3
BB SO SB 4 18 2/3
R 4
2010 (Sophomore): Recipient of the Frank D. Foley, Sr., Baseball Scholarship endowment 2009 (Freshman): Played in 45 games with 31 starts (26-RF, 5-DH), batting .231 with three home runs and 19 RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI at Ga. State on March 18 *Smashed a two-run homer and three RBI vs. Le Moyne on March 11 *Went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI vs. Quinnipiac on March 6 *2-for-4 with an RBI double at Arizona on Feb. 28 *Posted a 3-for-3 performance with first career home run and three RBI vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 21 and batted .400 in the series *One of five freshmen who started on opening day High School: A graduate of Milton where he played for Joey Ray *A third round pick (88th overall selection) by the Houston Astros in the 2008 MLB draft; Highest drafted player to enroll at Georgia since 1993 (pitcher Brian Powell, third round pick of the Angels and 74th overall) *Three varsity letters in baseball and football; three-year Scholar-Athlete *Hit .430-12-35 RBI as a senior and .396-7-20 as a junior *Named the Eagles’ MVP and, 6-AAAAAA Player of the Year, All-Region, All-State and Georgia Dugout Player of the Year in 2008 *Named Offensive Player of the Year at East Cobb Baseball banquet Personal: Born Jan. 14, 1990 *Son of Chuck and Judi Davidson *Major: Pre-Business
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Brett DeLoach
Blake Dieterich
5-11, 192, Fr., R-R
6-2, 209, Fr., L-L
Blackshear, Ga.
Winter Garden, Fla.
Pierce Co. HS
West Orange HS
#22 C
#27 LHP
High School: A graduate of Pierce County where he played for Greg Gay *A four-year letterman for the Bears as a catcher/outfielder *Also earned four letters in football and one in basketball *Batted .523 with five home runs, 12 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 18 games *A preseason All-State selection in baseball and academics *A 2008 Wendy’s Heisman state finalist *Honor Roll student and salutatorian of senior class, earned UGA Certificate of Merit *Hit. 414-6-31 with a team-high 22 stolen bases as a junior as team went 29-4 and won the Region 2-A title *Hit a grand slam in first playoff game as a junior and Region 2-A Catcher of the Year *2008 Region 2-AA title and advanced to the Elite Eight of the playoffs *Member of Junior Team Georgia *Led team as a sophomore batting .449-7-31 with 28 stolen bases *2007 Region 2-AA title and advanced to the Elite Eight of the playoffs *Named 2007 Best Offensive Player and All-Region catcher *Player summer baseball for the Carolina Cyclones Personal: Born Oct. 7, 1990 *Son of David and Terri DeLoach *Major: Pre-Business
High School: A graduate of West Orange where he played for Jesse Marlo *A four-year letterman for the Warriors as a pitcher/first baseman *A two-year letterman in football *Named to Honor Roll all four years *Team-best 12-1 record and 0.63 ERA with 114 strikeouts as a senior in leading team to a 28-2 record as champions of the district and Metro Conference for second year in a row *Named Orange County Player of the Year, Co-MVP of the team, All-State second team selection and All-Central Florida team *Posted a 11-2 record with a 2.66 ERA and 82 strikeouts as a junior in leading Warriors to district and Metro Conference titles as team went 28-5 *Batted .415-2-34 as a senior and .440-1-45 as a junior *Went 9-0, 0.66 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 53 innings as a sophomore in helping squad to a 25-2 record including a 24-0 start, also hit .403-3-22 to earn All-Metro honors *Played summer baseball for the Midland Redskins in 2008-09, winning the Connie Mack World Series; Played for the Midland Bears in 2007 and won the Mickey Mantle World Series Personal: Born July 23, 1990 *Son of Blake and In Suk Dieterich *Major: Economics
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Meet The Bulldogs
Justin Earls 6-3, 185, Sr., L-L Lawrenceville, Ga. Collins Hill HS
#18 LHP Year 2007 2008 2009 Total
G/GS 20/6 27/0 33/0 80/6
W 2 2 0 4
L 4 1 1 6
S 0 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0 0
ERA 5.37 6.21 7.31 6.14
IP 52.0 37.2 32.0 121.2
H 60 53 38 151
R 36 31 28 95
ER 31 26 26 83
BB 22 20 20 62
SO 25 30 28 83
SEC Career Year G/GS 2007 14/5 2008 11/0 2009 16/0 Total 41/5
W 1 1 0 2
L 3 0 1 4
S 0 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0 0
ERA 7.15 10.54 12.00 8.75
IP 34.0 13.2 9.0 56.2
H 43 22 10 75
R 30 17 12 59
ER 27 16 12 55
BB 19 11 11 41
SO 18 6 7 31
the Year after going 9-1, 1.41 ERA as a senior *Registered 95 strikeouts in 76.2 innings pitched with four shutouts for the Eagles *Went 3-1 in the post-season for the Gwinnett County Team of the Year *Season highlights include a three-hitter over Parkview and a complete game win over defending state champion Chattahoochee in the regular season finale *Led team to first-ever Region 7-AAAAA title and 27-7 overall record *Named to the Atlanta Braves 755 Team *National High School Coaches Assoc. Southeast Regional Team *Went 4-1 with a 1.44 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39 IP as a junior *Led Collins Hill to their first-ever state playoff berth and 17-11 record *Member of Senior Team Georgia and Junior Team Georgia *Did not allow an earned run in the Sunbelt Classic *Participated in East Coast Professional Showcase *A three-year letterman in baseball and also played basketball Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1987 *Son of Carol and Brian Earls *Major: Sport Studies
2009 (Junior): Went 0-1 with a 7.31 ERA in 33 relief appearances as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Drafted in the 47th round with the 1405th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates *Finished the regular season tied for second in the SEC with the most appearances, trailing only teammate Will Harvil *Had best outing of the season vs. #7 Georgia Tech at Turner Field on May 12, throwing 3.0 scoreless innings; he retired nine out of 10 batters faced, and the only batter that reached was on an error *Had scoreless relief appearances against Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech and South Carolina to close out the regular season *Had eight scoreless relief outings in nine appearances from March 27-April 12 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 27 games, all in relief for the SEC Champions that advanced to the College World Series Finals and posted a number two final national ranking with a record of 45-25-1 *Tallied a 2-1 mark and 6.21 ERA in 37.2 IP with 30 Ks and 20 BB *Wins came over #9 S. Carolina (2.1 IP, 0R) and Kennesaw St. (3 IP, 0R) *Had a streak of 11.2 scoreless IP during the season end at #10 Ga. Tech *1-0, 10.54 ERA in SEC action *Made one appearance in NCAA Athens Regional, 2.0 scoreless IP vs. Lipscomb *Made one appearance in Super Regional, 0.1 IP vs. #15 N.C. State *Made two appearances at the CWS, a total of 1 IP with no walks and 2 K 2007 (Freshman): Went 2-4, 5.37 ERA in 20 appearances with six starts as team went 23-33 *Tallied 52 innings pitched with 25 strikeouts and 22 walks *1-2, 5.82 ERA in 26.1 IP as a starter and 1-2, 4.92 ERA as a reliever *In SEC action went 1-3, 7.15 ERA in 14 appearances and five starts *Registered a combined 12.2 scoreless innings over a span of four-plus outings to start Bulldog career *Notched first collegiate win in relief outing versus Winthrop on Feb. 27 *Five shutout innings in relief against Southern California on March 4 *Beat Auburn 6-2 in SEC debut as a starter (6.1 IP, 7H, 2R, 2 ER, 4K) *Career-high 5Ks in three-inning relief effort vs. #13 Miss. State on May 12 High School: A graduate of Collins Hill where he played for Paul Pierce *Named Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Gwinnett Daily Post Pitcher of
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Steve Esmonde 6-2, 190, Sr., R-R Lilburn, Ga. Parkview HS
#20 RHP Year 2007 2008 2009 Total
G/GS 14/0 14/0 17/0 45/0
W 0 2 1 3
L 0 0 0 0
S 0 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0 0
ERA 2.70 3.80 6.00 4.33
IP 20.0 23.2 27.0 70.2
H 15 23 42 80
R 9 12 23 44
ER 6 10 18 34
BB 5 3 5 13
SO 11 12 15 38
SEC Career Year G/GS 2007 7/0 2008 4/0 2009 6/0 Total 17/0
W 0 0 0 0
L 0 0 0 0
S 0 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0 0
ERA 2.53 9.45 3.68 4.76
IP 10.2 6.2 7.1 24.2
H 8 10 10 28
R 3 7 4 14
ER 3 7 3 13
BB 2 1 1 4
SO 5 6 4 15
2009 (Junior): Went 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA in 17 relief appearances as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Went 0-0 with a 3.68 ERA in SEC games *Tossed 3.1 scoreless innings in relief until allowing six runs in the fifth inning against #2 LSU in the SEC Tournament on May 23 *Threw 3.0 scoreless innings of relief vs. Jacksonville State on April 29 *Worked 1.2 inning of scoreless relief vs. #2 LSU on April 3 *Worked 2.0 scoreless innings vs. Le Moyne on March 11 *Picked up the win vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 22, pitching 0.1 inning and allowing one run *Named to SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 14 games, all in relief for the SEC Champions that advanced to the College World Series Finals and posted a number two final national ranking with a record of 45-25-1 *Posted a 2-0 mark and 3.80 ERA in 23.2 innings pitched *Also appeared in five games as a pinch-runner including scoring twice, once at the CWS *Notched wins at #17 Clemson (2 IP, 0R, 2K) on April 2 and over East Tennessee State (3 IP, 0R) on April 15 *Career-long 5 scoreless innings against Winthrop on April 8 *Went 0-0, 9.45 ERA in SEC action *Made one appearance in Super Regional, 0.2 IP vs. #15 N.C. State *Saw action at the CWS as a pinch-runner, scoring a run in the win over #1 Miami, and on the mound in the CWS Finals against #8 Fresno State (0.2 IP, 1H, 0R) *Made SEC Academic Honor Roll and earned CWS Academic Award for the Bulldogs with the highest GPA on the team 2007 (Freshman): Posted an 0-0 mark, 2.70 ERA in 14 relief appearances as team went 23-33 *Tallied 20 innings overall and went 0-0, 2.53 ERA in SEC action (10.2 IP) *Allowed only 5 of 16 inherited runners to score *Combined 10.1 scoreless innings over his first six outings as a Bulldog *1.1 scoreless IP in debut coming versus #15 Oregon State on Feb. 11 *Career-high 3K in 3 scoreless IP versus Savannah State on April 13 *Career-long 3.1 scoreless IP versus #9 Arkansas on April 21 *A member of the SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll High School: A graduate of Parkview where he played baseball for Chan Brown and football for Cecil Flowe *Led Parkview to a 23-7 record and sixth straight region title as a senior *6-2, 1.67 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 18 walks in 42 IP as a senior *Hit .369-3-24 with a .458 OB% and .583 SLG% as a senior *A 4-0 mark and 2.00 ERA and two saves for region champions as a junior *Batted .400-4-26 as a junior as squad went 28-8 and made the semifinals *Named Atlanta Braves 400 Club All-Star as a pitcher, 2nd Team Gwinnett Dugout Club *Gwinnett Daily Post 2nd Team as a pitcher and Gwinnett Extra 2nd Team *Earned Scholar-Athlete distinction and Honor Roll student Personal: Born Dec. 11, 1987 *Son of Linda and Kyle Esmonde *Major: Finance
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Meet The Bulldogs
Kyle Farmer
Christian Glisson
6-0, 187, Fr., R-R
6-2, 201, So., L-R
Atlanta, Ga.
Hahira, Ga.
Marist
Lowndes HS
#17 SS
#26 C
High School: A graduate of Marist where he played for Mike Strickland *A four-year letterman as a shortstop/second baseman for the War Eagles *A four-year letterman in football as a quarterback and led team to state finals as a senior *Batted .545 with 12 home runs, 52 RBI and 65 runs scored as a senior *Also saw action as a closer in the Class AAAA state playoffs *Named team MVP and first team All-Region *Named MaxPreps Medium School All-American, Baseball Coaches Association All-District *Hit .400 with nine home runs and 42 RBI as a junior to earn All-Region honors and Best Offensive and MVP team awards *Played summer baseball for the East Cobb Yankees, and they won the 2008 Connie Mack World Series Personal: Born Aug. 17, 1990 *Son of Bryan and Rachel Farmer *Kyle made a cameo in the hit movie “The Blind Side” as a high school quarterback *Kyle’s uncles Randy Metz (Georgia, 1982-83) and Joe Gex (Ole Miss, 1984-87) played college baseball while his father was an All-SEC pitcher at Ole Miss (1982-86). He was on the 1982 SEC Championship team and still holds the Rebels Career Records for Innings Pitched (330.2), Starts (61) and ranks fourth in Wins (24) *Major: Sport Management
Year 2009
G/GS 3/0
AB 3
R 0
H 1
AVG .333
2B 0
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 0
BB SO SB 0 2 0/0
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 0/0
AB 0
R 0
H 0
AVG .000
2B 0
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 0
BB SO SB 0 0 0/0
2009 (Freshman): Played in three games, with one hit in three at-bats as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *On the 25-man roster for the SEC Tournament and the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Recorded first career hit in Georgia debut vs. Winthrop on April 8 High School: A graduate of Lowndes where he played for Danny Redshaw *Four-year letterman in baseball and lettered in football, part of two region championship squads *2008 Preseason Louisville Slugger All-American, All-State and All-Region *Hit .395 with five home runs and 31 RBI as a junior *Ranked No.1 catching prospect in Georgia as a junior *Batted .394-5-33 RBI as a sophomore at Tiff County where he was a teammate of current Bulldog Chance Veazey *Named Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman at Tiff County with a .396 average, three home runs and 29 RBI *Attended Perfect Game National Showcase and East Coast Showcase Personal: Born March 6, 1990 *Son of Charles Glisson and Mana Wells *Major: Pre-Journalism
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
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Gray Griffith
A total of 11 current Bulldogs have been drafted by a Major League club including pitcher Jeff Walters who has been selected four times since high school. Most recently, he was a
6-3, 202, So., R-R Alpharetta, Ga. Centennial HS
#42 RHP High School: A graduate of Centennial where he played for Billy Nicholson *A two-year letterman for the Knights as a pitcher/infielder *A National Honor Society member and Scholar-Athlete *Posted a team-best 1.40 ERA and two saves as a senior *Earned team’s MVP and Cy Young Award as a senior *Played summer baseball for the Douglasville Bulls Personal: Born Feb. 20, 1990 *Son of Phillip and Lin Griffith *Gray’s father played baseball at UNC including on their 1978 College World Series team, his uncle Herky played baseball at Western Carolina and for the Washington Senators, and his aunt Gina played volleyball at Western Carolina *Major: Pre-Business
Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 March 1 March 6 March 8 March 19 March 21 March 26 April 23 April 27 May 2 May 3 May 6 June 18 June 25 July 5 July 23 Aug. 2
Georgia Bulldog Birthdays
Alex Wood Chase Davidson Lance Martin Gray Griffith Earl Daniels Coach Eller Colby May John Herman Christian Glisson Robbie O’Bryan Peter Verdin Johnathan Taylor Kris Edge Cecil Tanner Tyler Maloof Evan Tieles Zach Taylor Michael Palazzone Alex McRee Clayton McKenney Coach Perno Blake Dieterich Craig Gullickson
Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 8 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Sept. 10 Sept. 21 Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Oct. 28 Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 24 Nov. 28 Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Dec. 14
Eric Swegman Cooper Moseley Chance Veazey Justin Grimm Kyle Farmer Malcolm Clapsaddle Kevin Ruiz Levi Hyams Robert Shipman Brett DeLoach Zack Laughlin Patrick Boling Ben Cornwell Jeffrey Walters Carson Schilling Todd Hankins Coach Wiederhold Chase Hawkins Coach Holmes Justin Earls Steve Esmonde Zach Cone
17th round pick by Baltimore in 2009. In 2009, Georgia led the country with 11 players drafted and Walters was one of three Bulldog pitchers who opted to return for their senior season. The highest Bulldog to get drafted and sign was junior first baseman Rich Poythress. As a second round pick, Poythress received around a $700,000 bonus from the Seattle Mariners. In 2008, eight Bulldogs had an opportunity to sign a professional contract including a pair of first round picks in Gordon Beckham (SS) and Joshua Fields (RHP). Beckham was the eighth overall selection and earned a $2.6 million signing bonus from the Chicago White Sox. Fields was the 20th overall pick and the Mariners signed him for $1.75 million. Georgia’s Major League Draft Picks Bulldog, Pos. Team, Year (Round) Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP Baltimore, 2009 (34th) Zach Cone, OF L.A. Angels, 2008 (3rd) Chase Davidson, 1B Houston, 2008 (3rd) Justin Earls, LHP Pittsburgh, 2009 (47th) Justin Grimm, RHP Boston, 2007 (13th) Alex McRee, LHP Tampa Bay, 2006 (48th) Los Angeles, 2009 (26th) Michael Palazzone, RHP Atlanta, 2008 (18th) Eric Swegman, RHP Atlanta, 2009 (28th) Cecil Tanner, RHP Atlanta, 2008 (36th) Zach Taylor, OF Pittsburgh, 2009 (31st) Jeff Walters, RHP San Francisco, 2006 (24th) Washington, 2007 (47th) Cleveland, 2008 (30th) Baltimore, 2009 (17th)
Chase Davidson and Zach Cone are former third round draft picks who decided to attend Georgia.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Justin Grimm 6-4, 200, Jr., R-R Bristol, Va. Virginia HS
#40 RHP Year 2008 2009 Total
G/GS 19/7 15/15 34/22
W 0 4 4
L 1 4 5
S 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0
ERA 10.91 4.15 6.08
IP 31.1 78.0 109.2
H 40 82 122
R 38 46 84
ER 38 36 74
BB 24 26 50
SO 27 72 99
SEC Career Year G/GS 2008 6/0 2009 10/10 Total 16/10
W 0 1 1
L 0 4 4
S 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0
ERA 10.00 4.85 5.61
IP 9.0 52.0 61.0
H 13 55 68
R 10 31 41
ER 10 28 38
BB 3 20 23
SO 9 51 60
2010 (Junior): Recipient of the Coach Jim Whatley Baseball Scholarship endowment 2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in 15 games with 15 starts, posting a 4-4 record with a 4.15 ERA as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Posted a team-high 72 strikeouts along with senior Trevor Holder *Went 2-0 with a 2.61 ERA in the postseason *Registered a team-best 4.85 ERA in SEC games *Started the first game of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, and earned the
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win vs. Ohio State on May 29 (5.0 IP, 2R, 6H, 5K, 2BB) *Picked up the win in Georgia’s 6-3 victory over #7 Ole Miss in the opening round of the SEC Tournament on May 20 (5.1 IP, 2R, 8H, 3K, 2BB) *Limited Vanderbilt to two runs on seven hits in five innings on May 10 as Georgia snapped an eight-game losing streak *Held Florida to three runs on seven hits in six innings on May 3 *Tossed a career-high 7.0 innings and held Arkansas to two runs (one earned) on three hits *Earned win at Tennessee on March 29 (5.1 IP, 5H, 1R) *Career-high nine strikeouts in 5.2 IP vs. #25 Miss. State on March 22 *Earned first career win vs. Quinnipiac on March 6 (6 IP, 5H, 1R, 4K) *Carried perfect game into the sixth inning vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 22, going 5.2 IP, 2H, 5R, OER, 7K in no decision as Bulldogs won 12-8 *Named to SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll 2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 19 games with 7 starts for the SEC Champions that advanced to the College World Series Finals and ended with a number two final national ranking and record of 45-25-1 *0-1 mark and 10.91 ERA in 31.1 innings pitched with 27 Ks and 24 BB *Best start came @ #3 FSU on March 12 (4 IP, 0H, 1R, 4BB, 1K, ND) *Made one start and two app. in NCAA Athens Regional (0.2 IP, 4R) *Made one appearance in Super Regional (1 IP, 3H, 2R) *Appeared in one College World Series game, pitched in relief against #8 Fresno State in the CWS Finals (1 IP, 2H, 3R, 2BB, 2K) High School: A graduate of Virginia where he played for Mark Daniels *A 13th round pick of Boston in the 2007 MLB Draft *Named fourth best prospect in the 2007 Cal Ripken Sr. Summer League by Baseball America, going 1-1, 5.12 ERA, 13 Ks, 6 BBs in 19 IP *Went 9-1, 1.48 ERA, 93 Ks and 18 BBs in 54.2 IP as a senior *Helped Bearcats to a 20-6 record and advanced to the state quaterfinals *Named Bristol Hearld Courier’s Big Six Player of the Year *Named Highlands District and Region IV Player of the Year *Recorded 16 Ks in firing a one-hitter in a 3-0 win over rival Abingdon *A 2007 2nd Team Pre-Season All-American by Rawlings/Perfect Game *Tossed a no-hitter with 11 K against Carroll County in a Region IV playoff game as a sophomore, went 5-1 overall Personal: Born Aug. 16, 1988 *Son of Mark and Tamara Grimm *Major: Consumer Economics
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Craig Gullickson
Todd Hankins
5-11, 215, Jr., L-L
5-11, 175, Fr., R-R
Palm Beach
Oviedo, Fla.
Gardens, Fla.
Oviedo HS
Clemson
#5 INF
#46 LHP
Clemson Career Year G/GS W 2008 19/6 4 2009 9/0 1 Total 28/6 5
L 2 0 2
S 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0
ERA 4.64 2.45 4.20
IP 42.2 11.0 53.2
H 57 4 61
R 26 6 32
ER 22 3 25
BB 14 9 23
SO 33 10 43
ACC Career Year G/GS 2008 7/0 2009 3/0 Total 10/0
L 0 0 0
S 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0
ERA 6.75 9.00 7.06
IP 13.1 2.0 15.1
H 21 0 21
R 10 5 15
ER 10 2 12
BB 5 7 12
SO 8 0 8
W 0 0 0
2008-09 (Freshman-Sophomore): Attended Clemson University where he played for Jack Leggett *Went 1-0, 2.45 ERA in nine appearances for the Tigers in 2009 as they went 44-22 and advanced to an NCAA Super Regional in Tempe, Ariz. *Limited to 11 innings with 10 strikeouts and nine walks as a sophomore with win coming over Elon on March 24 (3 IP, 3H, 1R, 0BB, 3K) *Posted a 4-2 record, 4.64 ERA in 19 appearances as a freshman for the Tigers in 2008 as they went 31-27-1 *Recorded wins over High Point, Furman, Elon and Presbyterian and losses to Georgia and South Carolina *Tallied 33 strikeouts and 14 walks in 42.2 innings pitched in 2008 *Picked up win in first career start, beating High Point on Feb. 27 (3 IP, 4H, 1 R), career-high 8 strikeouts in wins over Furman (6 IP) and Elon (5 IP) *Tossed 1.2 scoreless and hitless relief at #2 Miami (Fla.) on April 5 *Pitched 1.1 inning of scoreless relief versus #4 North Carolina on April 13 *Played for Keene in the NECBL during the summer of 2008, posting a 5.93 ERA in 30.1 innings over 13 appearances including six starts *Transferred to Georgia in January, 2010 and will sit out the 2010 season due to NCAA transfer rules
High School: A graduate of Oviedo where he played for Eric Morgan *A three-year letterman as an infielder for the Lions *Team-best .380 batting average and five home runs in 26 RBI as a senior *Named Team MVP as a senior and Offensive MVP as a junior *Batted .453 with two home runs, 16 RBI and 23 stolen bases as a junior *Helped Lions capture the District 2 6A title as a junior over Lake Brantley *Named first team All-Central Florida and second team All-County and honorable mention All-State *An Honor Roll student Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1990 *Son of Dohn and Wendy Hankins *Prep teammate of fellow Bulldog freshman Malcolm Clapsaddle *Major: Pre-Business
High School: A graduate of Cardinal Newman where he played for Jack Kokinda *A four-year letterman in baseball and earned two letters in basketball *A three-time MVP selection in baseball and named an East-West AllAmerican along with All-State and All-Area honors as a senior *Ranked among the top prep prospects in the country by Baseball America and Perfect Game *Had a streak of 42 consecutive scoreless innings pitched and tallied 123 strikeouts as a junior Personal: Born Aug. 2, 1988 *Son of Bill and Sandy Gullickson *Craig’s father is a 14-year Major Leaguer who pitched for the Expos, Reds, Yankees, Astros and Tigers from 1979-1994, tallying 162 victories with a 3.93 ERA in 2,560 innings after being the No. 2 overall selection in the 1977 draft *Has five sisters (two older and three younger), all whose first names start with the letter “C” including Chelsey who is a sophomore at Georgia and one of the nation’s top-ranked tennis players Major: Environmental Health 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Chase Hawkins 6-1, 184, So., L-L Snellville, Ga. Brookwood HS
#13 LHP Year 2009
G/GS 9/5
W 3
L 2
S 0
CG 0
ERA 4.76
IP 28.1
H 39
R 19
ER 15
BB 6
SO 11
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 0/0
W 0
L 0
S 0
CG 0
ERA 0.00
IP 0.0
H 0
R 0
ER 0
BB 0
SO 0
2009 (Freshman): Went 3-2 with a 4.76 ERA in nine appearances including five starts as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Earned third win vs. Winthrop on April 8 (5.0 IP, 5H, 1R, 0BB, 1K) *Worked 4.2 innings and allowed two runs--one earned—at #17 Clemson on April 1 *Picked up second win at Georgia State on March 18 (2.1 IP, 4H, 2ER, 0BB, 3K) *Earned first career win vs. Le Moyne on March 11 (5.0 IP, 1H, 0R, 1K) *Tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in the win over Presbyterian on Feb. 24 *Named to the SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll High School: Graduated from Brookwood where he played for Rick Howard and was a scholar-athlete *Earned four varsity baseball letters and one in basketball *Went 14-1 with a .083 ERA and 102 strikeouts in leading the Broncos to a 34-3 record and the 2008 AAAAA state title and 8-AAAAA region title and number three final national ranking *Set school records with 14 wins in 2008 and 187 career strikeouts *Hit .430 with three home runs and 21 RBI as a senior *2008 honors include Georgia Dugout Club Preseason AAAAA All-State Team, LaGrange Tournament MVP, Georgia Dugout Club Player of the Month (March), Gwinnett Dugout Club Player of the Year, Region 8-AAAAA Co-Player of the Year with UGA teammate Zach Cone (Parkview HS), Atlanta Braves 400 Club All-Star Team, Atlanta Braves 400 Club Player of the Year, Gwinnett Daily Post Player of the Year, Atlanta JournalConstitution Gwinnett Pitcher of the Year, Georgia Dugout Club Top 96 (All-Stars), EA Sports All-America First Team (ESPN) *Posted a 6-4 mark with a 3.52 ERA and 45 strikeouts as a junior to help the Broncos to the AAAAA state semifinals and a 27-9 record *2007 honors include Junior Team Georgia and Georgia Dugout Club Top 100 Underclassmen *Went 4-3 with a 2.48 ERA and 33 strikeouts as a sophomore and was named a Georgia Dugout Club Player of the Week, Gwinnett Dugout Club Player of the Month (April) and Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-Gwinnett County Team Honorable Mention Personal: Born Nov. 24, 1989 *Son of Keith and Crista Lee Hawkins *Major: Pre-Business
John Herman 6-5, 228, Jr., R-R Atlanta, Ga. Marist
#45 RHP 2009 (Sophomore): Member of the squad but did not see any action as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional 2008 (RS-Freshman): On the squad but did not see any action as team went 45-25-1, won the SEC title, advanced to the CWS Finals and finished ranked number two in the country *Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted as team posted a 23-33 record High School: A graduate of Marist where he played for Mike Strickland *Posted a 12-5 mark and team-high five home runs as a senior captain *Led the War Eagles to a 23-13 mark and state runner-up finish *Went 7-0 as a junior as the Eagles advanced to the state quarterfinals *Earned a total of five letters in baseball and basketball *Member of National Honor Society Personal: Born March 1, 1988 *Son of Barbara and Jeff Herman *Major: Finance
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
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Levi Hyams 6-2, 201, So., L-R Stafford, Va. Colonial Forge HS
#3 INF Year 2009
G/GS 61/56
AB R 194 31
H 51
AVG .263
2B 9
3B 0
HR 5
RBI 24
BB SO SB 24 28 8/11
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 30/30
AB R 101 13
H 28
AVG .277
2B 5
3B 0
HR 2
RBI 12
BB SO SB 12 15 6/9
2010 (Sophomore): Recipient of the Leon Farmer Baseball Scholarship endowment 2009 (Freshman): Played in 61 games with 56 starts (15-2B, 46-SS), batting .263 with five home runs and 24 RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Set single season school record for highest fielding percentage by a shortstop, posting a .962 mark in 184 total chances with just seven errors *Went 2-for-5 in games against #17 Florida on May 1 and May 3 *Hit .417 in the series at #11 Ole Miss in April *Smashed a home run and went 2-for-4 vs. #10 Georgia Tech on April 14 *Went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI vs. #25 Mississippi State on March 22. His two-run homer in the fourth gave UGA a 2-1 lead; finished the series 4-for-10 *Drove in four runs at Georgia State on March 18 *Hit .444 (4-for-9) in the Alabama series in March including a three-run home run in game one; went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in game three *Registered two hits and scored two runs vs. Le Moyne on March 10 *Hit .333 (4-for-12) in the road series against Arizona *Hit safely in first seven games of the season *One of five freshmen who started on opening day High School: A graduate of Colonial Forge where he played for Shawn Szakelyhidi *Earned three varsity baseball letters and two basketball letters *Hit .406 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in leading the Eagles to the region championship and a state runner-up finish *Named Commonwealth District Co-Player of the Year, All-Area Free Lance-Star Player of the Year, First Team All-Commonwealth District Shortstop, First Team All Northwest Region shortstop, Second Team Group AAA All-State shortstop and Second Team Washington Post AllMetro in 2008 *Spent three years of high school in Oceanside, Calif., at Santa Fe Christian where he played for former Major Leaguer Rick Aguilera *Named 2007 CIF Player of the Year after leading Santa Fe Christian to a 26-6 mark, batting .438 with 46 RBI *Hit .494 with five home runs, 21 RBI and 15 stolen bases as a sophomore Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1989 *Son of Mike and Anne Hyams *Major: Speech Communications
Zach Laughlin 5-11, 190, RFr., R-R Columbus, Ga. Columbus HS
#30 RHP 2009 (Freshman): Member of the squad but redshirted as team went 3824 and advanced to NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Named to the SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll High School: A graduate of Columbus where he played for Bobby Howard *Four-year letterman and two-time All-State selection *Went 6-1 with a 2.79 ERA and hit .409 with seven home runs in leading the Blue Devils to the 2008 state quarterfinals *Recipient of Black Jack Award and Team Leader Award in 2008 *Led Columbus to state runner-up finishes in 2006 and 2007 *Posted a 9-4 record with a 2.92 ERA and 72 Ks in 71 innings as a junior *3-1 record with a 2.29 ERA as a sophomore *Named Freshman Pitcher of the Year with a 2-0 record and a 1.17 ERA as a member of the Blue Devils’ 2005 state championship team *Member of Team Georgia in 2007 and 2008 Personal: Born Oct. 12, 1989 *Son of Gerry and Terry Laughlin *Cousin, Ty Kelly, plays baseball at Auburn *Major: Pre-Business
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Year 2009
G/GS 3/0
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 0/0
W 0 W 0
L 1 L 0
S 0 S 0
CG 0 CG 0
Tyler Maloof
Lance Martin
6-1, 180, So., L-R
5-7, 171, So., R-R
Winder, Ga.
Alpharetta, Ga.
Norcross HS
Milton HS
#31 RHP
#1 OF
ERA 16.88 ERA 0.00
IP 2.2 IP 0.0
H 3 H 0
R 5 R 0
ER 5 ER 0
BB 3 BB 0
SO 3 SO 0
2009 (Freshman): Went 0-1 with a 16.88 ERA in three relief appearances as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Saw first action vs. Wright State on March 24 *Also had relief appearances vs. Winthrop on April 8 and at Jacksonville State on April 22 High School: A graduate of Norcross where he played for Andy Collins *A two-sport standout and scholar-athlete in football and baseball *Missed senior baseball season due to injury *Batted .420 with 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases as a junior in helping Norcross to the first round of the state playoffs *Saw action at safety with three interceptions and punt returner to help Blue Devils to the state playoffs as a senior *A first team All-Region and second team All-County selection
2009 (Freshman): Member of the squad but did not see any action as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional High School: A graduate of Milton where he played for Joey Ray *Earned three varsity letters in both baseball and football *Hit .352 with 16 stolen bases and a .997 fielding percentage as a senior *Named 2008 Defensive Player of the Year and 6-AAAAA All-Region *A member of the East Team at the 2008 All State All-Star game *Batted .333 with 14 stolen bases as a junior *Named to the 2008 preseason All-State Academic team Personal: Born Jan. 19, 1990 *Son of Chuck and Johnna Martin *Major: Pre-Business
Personal: Born April 27, 1990 *Son of Keith and Lisa Maloof *Tyler’s father Keith was his football coach at Norcross High School *Major: Sport Management
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
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Colby May 6-0, 198, So., R-R Guyton, Ga. South Effingham HS
#25 INF Year 2009
G/GS 62/62
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 30/30
AB R 224 58
H 76
AVG .339
2B 14
3B 1
HR 11
RBI 42
BB SO SB 27 35 3/4
AB 111
H 33
AVG .297
2B 9
3B 0
HR 2
RBI 13
BB SO SB 11 21 1/2
R 19
2010 (Sophomore): Recipient of the Frank D. Foley, Sr., Baseball Scholarship endowment 2009 (Freshman): Started all 62 games at third base, batting .339 with 11 home runs and 42 RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America and voted Freshman All-SEC by league coaches *Second on the team in batting average and 23 multiple hit games *Posted a .928 Fielding Percentage (42 PO, 113 A, 12 E) *Finished the season on a team-best four-game hitting streak *Went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored vs. Ohio State in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional opener on May 29 *Went 3-for-4 with a home run and a walk at Jacksonville State on April 22 *Went 3-for-4 with a walk vs. #10 Georgia Tech on April 14 *Hit safely in 11 straight games from March 27-April 11 *Had two hits in each game against #2 LSU and had three RBI against the Tigers on April 4; hit .667 (6-for-9) with two doubles and two walks in the series *Went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in the series vs. #17 Clemson *Batted .545 (6-for-11) in the series at Tennessee *Went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, four RBI and scored three runs vs. Quinnipiac on March 6 *Smashed a home run and went 2-for-3 with five runs scored vs. Wofford on March 4 *Hit first career home run came in season opener vs. Youngstown State on second career at bat *One of five freshmen who started on opening day *Named to SEC Community Service Team High School: A graduate of South Effingham where he played for Tony Kirkland *Earned four varsity baseball letters and one football letter *Hit .451 with eight home runs and 36 RBI and was All-Region as a senior *Named to the 200 offensive point club in 2008 and the 100 point offensive club in 2007 *Batted .348 with four home runs and 20 RBI as a junior and led the team with a .475 OB%, 10 doubles, 27 runs scored and was the closer *Hit .411 with five home runs and 27 RBI as a sophomore *Member of Team Georgia *Honor Roll student Personal: Born Feb. 25, 1990 *Son of Bobby May and Janice May *Major: Speech Communications
Clayton McKenney 6-2, 206, Fr., R-R Atlanta, Ga. Lovett
#41 RHP High School: A graduate of The Lovett School where he played for Lance Oubs *A three-year letterman for the Lions as a pitcher; also lettered in football *A member of the National Honor Society, named to Headmaster’s List ever semester, cum laude graduate and earned Harvard Book Award *Posted a 9-3 record, 2.45 ERA and team-high 105 strikeouts as a senior in leading Lions to a state title with a final mark of 28-9 *Named team captain as a senior *Led team in wins, strikeouts and saves as a junior, going 8-4, 3.36 ERA, 91 strikeouts and five saves *Named to the Atlanta Journal City Life Pitcher of the Year *Named to Junior Team Georgia and to the All-Star team *Played summer baseball for the East Cobb Orioles and Team Georgia Personal: Born June 25, 1990 *Son of George and Jane McKenney *Clayton is enrolled in the Honors Program at UGA *Major: Economics
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Alex McRee 6-7, 235, Sr., L-L Gainesville, Ga. Chestatee HS
#32 LHP Year 2007 2008 2009 Total
G/GS 19/3 31/3 15/13 65/19
W 2 7 4 13
L 4 1 4 9
S 1 0 0 1
CG 0 0 0 0
ERA 4.81 3.98 6.27 5.02
IP 33.2 61.0 56.0 150.2
H 29 57 63 149
R 20 34 44 98
ER 18 27 39 84
BB 27 31 43 101
SO 30 65 56 151
SEC Career Year G/GS 2007 7/0 2008 12/0 2009 9/9 Total 28/0
W 0 2 2 4
L 1 1 3 5
S 0 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0 0
ERA 6.52 4.74 6.59 6.08
IP 9.2 19.0 42.1 71.0
H 7 18 47 72
R 7 11 35 53
ER 7 10 31 48
BB 9 13 35 57
SO 9 19 41 69
2007 (Freshman): Went 2-4, 4.81 ERA in 19 appearances with 3 starts *Registered 33.2 IP with 27 BB and 30 K as team went 23-33 *Went 0-1, 6.52 ERA in SEC action (7 appearances, 9.2 IP) *Went 1-1, 5.63 ERA in 9.2 IP as a starter and 1-3, 4.50 ERA as a reliever *Earned wins over Purdue and Savannah State, losses to Southern California, #18 Clemson, #24 Ga. Tech and #9 Arkansas *Notched a save with three scoreless innings at Kentucky *Career-long four scoreless IP, only one hit allowed in combined 1-0 shutout of Savannah State on April 10 *Tallied career-high 6K in 3.2 IP in start at Western Carolina on April 25 *A member of the SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll High School: A graduate of Chestatee where he played for Scott Justus *A 48th round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006 *Set school strikeout records with 89 in a season and 182 for his career *Struck out 15 in a 4-3 playoff win in eight innings against Gainesville *Two-time Cy Young Award recipient for the War Eagles *All-Area Honorable Mention as a senior by the Gainesville Times *Pitched only three innings as a junior due to elbow injury *Went 3-4, 3.94 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 33 innings as a sophomore *Part of a combined no-hitter as a freshman *A Georgia Certificate of Merit Honor student *Helped lead team to Region 7-AAA playoffs *Savannah Chain summer standout that won USSSA 18U World Series Personal: Born June 18, 1988 *Son of Lynn and Mitch McRee *Major: Biology
2010 (Senior): Recipient of the Mark Saber Baseball Scholarship endowment 2009 (Junior): Went 4-4 with a 6.27 ERA in 15 appearances including 13 starts as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Drafted in the 27th round with the 787th overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers *Missed starts vs. Quinnipiac on March 7 and at Alabama on March 14 after being diagnosed with mononucleosis and struggled to regain top form displayed during solid 2008 campaign *Struck out a career-high eight in 4.2 innings vs. #17 Florida on May 2 *Tossed 5.2 innings, allowed one ER vs. #5 Arkansas on April 18 *Recorded fourth win at Kentucky on April 11 (5.1 IP, 2R) *Earned the win vs. #2 LSU, going a career-long 6.0 innings on April 4 *Struck out seven in four innings vs. #25 Mississippi State on March 21 *Tossed five scoreless innings, allowing three hits while striking out six to earn the win at Arizona on Feb. 28 *Picked up first win of the season with then-longest career outing, 5.2 IP allowing no runs and four hits vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 21 *Preseason Baseball America All-American *Named to SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll *Recipient of the Mark Saber Baseball Scholarship endowment 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 31 games with 3 starts for the SEC Champions that advanced to the College World Series Finals and ended with a number two final national ranking *Posted a 7-1 mark and 3.98 ERA in 61 IP with 65 Ks and 31 BB *Made starts against Kennesaw State, #17 Clemson and at #10 Ga. Tech *Career-high 7K in win over #17 Clemson on April 1 (4 IP, 0R) *Registered wins at #3 Florida State, versus Western Carolina, at Miss. State, #17 Clemson, #9 South Carolina, Ga. Tech in NCAA Athens Regional final and #7 Stanford at the CWS *Career-long 4.1 IP versus Ole Miss at SEC Tournament on May 21 *Went 2-1, 4.74 ERA in SEC action *Solid NCAA Athens Regional, 2 app., 1-0, 2.35 ERA (7.2 IP, 4R, 3BB, 8K) *Made one appearance in Super Regional (1.1 IP, 2R) *Went 1-0, 4.70 ERA in five relief appearances at the College World Series, a total of 7.2 IP *Made SEC Academic Honor Roll
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Cooper Moseley
Robbie O’Bryan
5-11, 170, Fr., R-R
6-2, 250, Jr., L-L
Montgomery, Ala.
Marietta, Ga.
Success Unlimited
Lassiter HS
Academy
#7 RHP/INF
High School: A graduate of Success Unlimited Academy and played for the EFCA Saints and Ted Gilbert *Lettered in baseball as a pitcher/infielder for the Saints *Posted a 7-1 record, 1.22 ERA, three saves and 130 strikeouts as a senior *Team went 30-10 as a senior and also hit .583 with four home runs, 46 RBI and 19 stolen bases *Ranked as the No. 1 player in Alabama by Prefect Game in 2009 *Named to A-B Honor Roll *Spent part of prep career in home-schooling program, won Home School state title and named All-Conference *Played summer baseball for the East Cobb Braves that won the World Wood Bat Perfect Game title, also named 2007 East Cobb Astros MVP Personal: Born Aug. 4, 1990 *Son of Carey and Eve Moseley *Cooper appeared in a 2003 (Oct. 6) issue of Sports Illustrated, article titled “Baseball or Bust,” detailing his passion for baseball including playing 127 games in 10-and-under travel ball during 2001. *Major: Agriculture
#19 1B Year 2008 2009 Total
G/GS 32/12 21/1 53/13
AB 65 22 87
R 10 0 10
H 14 4 18
AVG .215 .182 .207
2B 0 2 2
3B 1 0 1
HR 2 0 2
RBI 11 2 13
BB 8 1 9
SO 15 5 20
SB 0/0 0/0 0/0
SEC Career Year G/GS 2008 12/4 2009 7/0 Total 19/4
AB 23 8 31
R 4 0 4
H 7 1 8
AVG .304 .125 .258
2B 0 0 0
3B 0 0 0
HR 2 0 2
RBI 5 0 5
BB 4 0 4
SO 5 1 6
SB 0/0 0/0 0/0
2009 (Sophomore): Played in 22 games with one start at DH, batting .182 with two RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *On 25-man roster for SEC Tournament and NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Made five appearance as a pinch-hitter in the postseason *Hit first career RBI double vs. Kennesaw State on April 21, then followed with another RBI double the following night at Jacksonville State *Made first start of the season April 8 vs. Winthrop *Named to SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
DID YOU KNOW?
Baseball Student-Athletes Performing Well The University of Georgia recorded the second-highest number of SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll recipients among the 12 league schools. Georgia had 99 honorees on the list, which is based on grades from the 2008 Summer and Fall and 2009 Spring terms. The seven UGA baseball student-athletes named to the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll were: Steve Esmonde, Finance, Lilburn; Justin Grimm, Consumer Economics, Bristol, Va.; Trevor Holder, Risk Management, Birmingham, Ala.; Jason Leaver, Criminal Justice, Springfield, Ohio; Alex McRee, Biology, Gainesville; Robbie O’Bryan, Finance, Marietta; and Miles Starr, Risk Management & Insurance, St. Simons Island. A total of 14 UGA baseball student-athletes made the Fall 2009 UGA Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Along with Esmonde and McRee, the others to make this honor roll included: Patrick Boling, Brett DeLoach, Kyle Farmer, Gray Griffith, John Herman, Lance Martin, Clayton McKenney, Cooper Moseley, Michael Palazzone, Kevin Ruiz, Carson Schilling and Evan Tieles. McKenney, Esmonde and Ruiz made the Dean’s List too and McKenney was a Presidential Scholar with a 4.0 GPA.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Meet The Bulldogs 2008 (RS-Freshman): Appeared in 32 games including 12 starts (10-DH, 2-1B) for the SEC Champions that advanced to the College World Series Finals and posted a number two final national ranking at 45-25-1 *Batted .215-2-11 and fielded 1.000 overall in 27 total chances *Hit .304-2-5 in SEC action *Made first career start #9 South Carolina and went 0-for-2 as a DH *Blasted 9th-inning game-tying 2-run HR, the first of his career, in 10-10 tie at LSU on April 20, went 2-for-3, 2 RBI that day *Went 2-for-3, 2R, HR, career-high 3 RBI against Alabama on May 17 *Started both games at the SEC Tournament and went 1-for-8 with a twoout RBI and perfect fielding in 14 total chances *Appeared in all five games of NCAA Athens Regional with two starts, batted .214 (3-for-14) with first career triple and 3 RBI *Made two starts in Super Regional at DH and went 0-for-6, 1 RBI *Appeared in four CWS games and batted .200 (1-for-5 with 2 BB) *Made SEC Academic Honor Roll 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted as team went 23-33 *A member of the SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll High School: A graduate of Lassiter where he played for Mickey McMurtry *Key member of 2006 state championship team that went 32-4 and finished ranked No. 6 in final Baseball America HS Top 50 *Batted .310 with six home runs and 31 RBI in 36 starts as a senior *Named Atlanta Journal All-State Honorable Mention *Hit a two-run HR in 9-5 win over Kell to capture 2006 Class AAAAA title *Batted .350-5-35 as a junior as Trojans finished runner-up in the state *Hit a 2-out, 2-strike grand slam versus Parkview to reach the state finals *Named 2nd team All-County and team’s Gold Glove Award *Member of the East Cobb Cardinals summer team that won the 2006 USSSA World Series with a 40-10 record *Four-year letterman in baseball and earned three letters in football *A four-time Scholar-Athlete selection
at Kentucky on April 11 *Earned the win at Tennessee on March 28 with 3.0 innings of relief work *Tossed 3.0 scoreless innings, struck out five batters and earned the win over #25 Mississippi State on March 21 *Worked 2.0 scoreless innings in relief vs. Quinnipiac on March 8 *Did not allow a run in first five appearances and 9.0 innings to start the season *Threw 2.0 innings of scoreless relief in first career appearance vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 21 *Named the 2009 Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year for the baseball team *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll High School: A graduate of Lassiter where he played for Mickey McMurtry *An 18th round pick of the Atlanta Braves in the 2008 MLB draft *Ranked 20th among Baseball America Top 100 prep prospects for 2008 *Named AFLAC High School All-American and was starting pitcher at the AFLAC game in San Diego where he was named the top pitching prospect *Posted a 6-3 mark, 3.03 ERA, 78 strikeouts and 15 walks in 57.2 innings in helping the Trojans to the region 6-AAAAA title *Tied the Lassiter school record with 24 career wins *Named to the 2008 Marietta Daily Journal All-County Team *Lassiter Cy Young winner (top pitcher award ) in 2006 and 2008 *Went 11-1 with a 2.43 ERA and 87 Ks in 72 innings as a sophomore *Helped Trojans to a state title in 2006, limited to 20 innings and recorded 30 strikeouts as a junior in 2007 *Member of the East Cobb Braves and part of two summer national titles Personal: Born May 6, 1989 *Son of Gary and Kim Palazzone *Major: Pre-Business
Personal: Born March 8, 1988 *Son of Teresa and Robert O’Bryan *Major: Political Science
Michael Palazzone 6-2, 197, So., R-R Marietta, Ga. Lassiter HS
#44 RHP Year 2009
G/GS 21/0
W 3
L 0
S 1
CG 0
ERA 5.13
IP 33.1
H 31
R 21
ER 19
BB 15
SO 43
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 10/0
W 2
L 0
S 1
CG 0
ERA 6.38
IP 18.1
H 21
R 14
ER 13
BB 11
SO 25
2010 (Sophomore): Recipient of the William K. Holmes Baseball Scholarship endowment 2009 (Freshman): Posted a 3-0 mark, 5.13 ERA in 21 relief appearances, as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Registered 43 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 33.1 innings pitched *Pitched a perfect ninth and struck out the side to earn his first career save
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Kevin Ruiz
Carson Schilling
6-2, 200, RFr., R-R
6-1, 202, So., R-R
Alpharetta, Ga.
Macon, Ga.
Wesleyan School
Stratford Academy
#36 OF
#24 C
2009 (Freshman): Member of the squad but redshirted as team went 3824 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Named to the SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll High School: A graduate of Wesleyan School where he played for Mike Shaheen *Four-year baseball letterman and a three-year football letterman *Led the Wolves to the 2008 state championship with a team-best .450 batting average, 13 home runs and also had 41 RBI *Named First Team All-Region and First Team All-County as a senior *Earned First Team All-Region honors as a junior, hitting .440 with six home runs and 37 RBI *Named All-County Honorable Mention as a sophomore, batting .462 with nine home runs and 47 RBI on Wesleyan’s state runner-up squad *Hit .413 with five home runs as a freshman *National Merit Scholarship Program finalist *Played summer baseball with the East Cobb Patriots and named the East Cobb MVP Personal: Born Sept. 21, 1989 *Son of Ivan and Susan Ruiz *Awarded UGA Charter Scholarship by admissions office, given to firstyear students with stellar academic records, leadership and community involvement and a respect for and commitment toward intellectual, social and cultural diversity *Major: Pre-Business
Year 2009
G/GS 4/0
AB 0
R 0
H 0
AVG .000
2B 0
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 0
BB SO SB 0 0 0/0
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 0/0
AB 0
R 0
H 0
AVG .000
2B 0
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 0
BB SO SB 0 0 0/0
2009 (RS Freshman): Appeared in four games as a defensive replacement as team went 38-24 and advanced to NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Posted a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in five total chances 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted as the team went 45-25-1, won the SEC title, advanced to the CWS Finals and finished ranked number two in the country High School: A graduate of Stratford Academy where he played for former Georgia Bulldog Major Leaguer Jeff Treadway *An All-State and All-Region selection, led Eagles to a 27-4 record and first GISA Class AAA state title, the first for the school since 1994 *Hit .356-5-32 as a senior and went 2-2, 2.63 ERA on the mound *Posted a .990 fielding percentage with only two errors in 203 chances *Batted .365 with five home runs and 22 RBI as a junior for the Eagles as they went 20-8 *Also posted a .974 FLDG% and went 5-2 with a 2.37 ERA and one save on the mound in 2006 Personal: Born Nov. 13, 1988 *Son of Drew and Mimi Schilling *Major: Pre-Business
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Meet The Bulldogs
Robert Shipman
Eric Swegman
6-2, 230, Fr., L-L Quitman, Ga.
6-6, 208, Jr., R-R
Brooks County HS
Cumming, Ga. Young Harris JC
#43 OF High School: A graduate of Brooks County where he played for his father Robert Shipman *A three-time All-Region selection for the Trojans, seeing action at first base, outfield and on the mound *Batted .468 with eight home runs, 30 RBI and 15 stolen bases as a senior plus went 2-2 with a 3.77 ERA, 82 strikeouts in 32 innings as team went 13-13 *Featured on the cover of the April, 2009 issue of “IN THE GAME High School Sports Magazine,” a publication that recognizes athletes in the South Georgia area *Played for Team Georgia and participated in Perfect Game East Coast Pro Showcase event in Lakeland, Fla. *Hit .405-3-28 with eight stolen bases as a junior as team went 11-15 *Batted .460-9-31 with four stolen bases as a sophomore *Hit a home run in his first postseason at-bat as a freshman *Played summer baseball for the 5-Tool Nationals and coach Danny Slaughter Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1990 *Son of Robert and Neshelle Shipman *Robert’s father was a 10th round draft pick by Detroit in 1987 and played professionally as an outfielder in the Tigers and Twins organizations *Major: Pre-Business
#35 RHP 2008-09 (Freshman-Sophomore): A 28th round pick of the Atlanta Braves in 2009 *One of the top junior college prospects in the country *A graduate of Young Harris Junior College where he played for Rick Robinson *Posted a 7-2 record, 4.59 ERA in 13 starts including one complete game for the Mountain Lions in 2009 as they went 44-12 *Registered 78 strikeouts and 42 walks in 68.2 innings pitched in 2009 *A 33rd round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2008 *Tossed 26 innings for the Mountain Lions in 2008 High School: A graduate of Forsyth Central where he played for Jeff Heusing *A two-year letterman for the Bulldogs as pitcher/first baseman *Also lettered in basketball Personal: Born Aug. 3, 1988 *Son of Ken Swegman and Carol Marrill-Swegman *Major: Sport Management
The Bulldogs own a 6-1 record against Ga. Tech at Turner Field. The average attendance at the game is 20,019.
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Cecil Tanner 6-6, 235, So., R-R Waycross, Ga. Ware County HS
#28 RHP Year 2009
G/GS 25/5
W 3
L 1
S 0
CG 0
ERA 4.29
IP 35.2
H 30
R 21
ER 17
BB 27
SO 46
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 8/0
W 0
L 1
S 0
CG 0
ERA 4.00
IP 9.0
H 4
R 4
ER 4
BB 8
SO 16
2009 (Freshman): Went 3-1 with a 4.29 ERA in 25 appearances including five starts as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Worked 2.1 scoreless relief innings at South Carolina on May 15 *Tossed two perfect innings in relief on April 26 at #11 Ole Miss with four strikeouts *Picked up third win vs. Kennesaw State on April 21 (3.0 IP, 3H, 1R, 5K) *Earned the win vs. Le Moyne on March 10 with 4.0 IP, 3H, 2R, 2K *Notched first career win vs. Presbyterian on Feb. 24 (3.0 IP, 4H, 1R, 5K) High School: A graduate of Ware County where he played for James Conoly *A 36th round pick of the Atlanta Braves in the 2008 MLB draft *Played for USA Baseball 18U National Team in the summer of 2008 and earned a silver medal at the IBF World Junior Championships in Alberta *Posted a 2.24 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 43.2 innings for Ware County, going 0-5 as the Gators posted 10 wins total *Ranked 27th among Baseball American top prep prospects for 2008
*Attended the East Coast Professional Showcase *Went 2-1 with a 2.44 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 28 innings as a junior Personal: Born April 23, 1990 *Son of Berry and Madelyn Tanner *Cecil’s father Berry played baseball at the University of South Florida *Major: Consumer Economics
The top-ranked Bulldogs posted a 4-3 walk-off win over #5 Arkansas when Johnathan Taylor scored.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Meet The Bulldogs
Johnathan Taylor 5-8, 181, So., L-L Acworth, Ga. North Cobb HS
#2 OF Year 2009
G/GS 53/31
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 24/13
AB R 123 36
H 38
AVG .309
2B 3
3B 1
HR 0
RBI 10
BB SO SB 24 23 23/27
AB 54
H 9
AVG .167
2B 2
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 2
BB SO SB 9 15 6/7
R 7
2009 (Freshman): Played in 53 games with 31 starts (28-LF, 3-CF), batting .309 with 10 RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Registered 23 stolen bases in 27 attempts, tally ranked seventh in Georgia’s single season record book *Went 2-for-3 with a run scored vs. #10 Georgia Tech on April 14 *Big day vs. Quinnipiac on March 6, going 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs and three stolen bases *Reached base safely 20 times in 26 attempts to start the season *Posted 14 hits in first seven games of the season, and was batting .531 after 10 games *Hit .462 (6-for-13) and scored seven runs in the Arizona series *Named SEC Freshman of the Week after batting 8-for-10 with a double, triple and five RBI in the Youngstown State series to start the season *One of five freshmen who started on opening day *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll
Zach Taylor
High School: A graduate of North Cobb where he played for Tom Callahan *Earned four varsity baseball letters and one football letter, member of football team that was ranked as high as number one in the state *Led the Warriors to a 23-13 record and the AAAAA state final four, batting .378 with 25 stolen bases as a senior *Hit .426 and led the county with 35 stolen bases as a junior as team went 17-11 *Participated in Perfect Game Showcase and clocked as one of the fastest players *A three-time MVP of the East Cobb summer baseball program and part of teams that won numerous national titles Personal: Born March 21, 1990 *Son of John and Tandra Taylor *Major: Consumer Economics
6-3, 220, Fr., L-L Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro HS
#10 OF High School: A graduate of Statesboro where he played for Chris Bishop *A four-year letterman as an outfielder/pitcher for the Blue Devils *A National Honor Society member *Batted a team-best .454 with one home run as a senior and selected All-Region *Hit a team-best .444 with five home runs and 32 RBI to earn All-Region honors as a junior *Tallied 35 RBI in leading squad to a second place finish in the region *Played summer baseball for the Carolina Cyclones, the Dirtbags and Southeastern A’s Personal: Born May 3, 1991 *Son of Steve and Susan Taylor *Major: Pre-Business
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Israel Troupe
Evan Tieles
6-1, 215, So., R-R Tifton, Ga. Tift County HS
6-0, 239, So., R-R Roswell, Ga.
#39 OF
Blessed Trinity
#37 RHP 2009 (Sophomore): Member of the squad but did not see any action as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted as the team went 45-25-1, won the SEC title, advanced to the CWS Finals and finished ranked number two in the country High School: A graduate of Blessed Trinity Catholic where he played for Andy Harlin *Three-year letterman and school’s Golden Spikes Award winner for 2007, Team Georgia and All-County selection *Went 11-0, 2.04 ERA with 64 Ks, 9 BBs in 60 IP as a junior *Clinched the state title with a three-hitter in a 2-1 win over Columbus as the Titans finished with a 32-5 record. *Named the 2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution First Team All-State selection as a third baseman after batting .459-7-47 with a .524 OB% and All County as a pitcher *Named First Team All-Area, Silver Slugger Award, Georgia Dugout Club Top 100 *Tied a school record with eight HRs as a sophomore hitting .392-8-29 and 5-1, 2.00 ERA on the mound as Titans reached ‘Sweet 16’ of state playoffs including finishing as the Region 5-AAA runner-up with a 22-7 mark *Holds school record with 21 career home runs Personal: Born May 2, 1989 *Son of Emilio and Maria Tieles *Major: Health and Physical Education
2009 Football (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games with four catches for 90 yards and one TD as team went 8-5 *First career TD reception covered 50 yards in win over No. 25 Auburn *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester 2008 Football (RS-Freshman): Appeared in 13 games with four catches for 39 yards as Bulldogs went 10-3 and finished No. 10 in the final top 25 *Registered a pair of catches for 13 yards against Central Michigan *Made Bulldog debut versus Georgia Southern *Went through spring football practice and did not play baseball 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted in football and did not play baseball *Part of football team that went 11-2 and was No. 2 in the final AP poll High School: A graduate of Tift County HS where he played baseball for Chuck Beale and football for Jay Walls *A 31st-round pick of Colorado in the 2007 MLB Draft *Rated as the top wide receiver in the state, signed with Georgia to play football and plans to play baseball too *First Team All-State selection and Prep All-American in football *Named 2007 Region 1-AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year and twotime Male Co-Athlete of the Year as a WR/OF for the Blue Devils *Batted .410 with a .529 OB%, .627 SLG%, 4 HRs, 28 RBI as a senior in helping the Blue Devils advance to the state quarterfinals *Tallied 60 catches for 660 yards and 6 TDs on the gridiron as a senior as the Blue Devils reached the state semifinals *2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 and Super Southern 100 *Recorded 36 receptions for 495 yards and 3 TDs and hit .354 with 4 HRs and 26 RBI as a junior Personal: Born Nov. 4, 1988 *Son of Denise Troupe *Prep teammate of Bulldogs Christian Glisson and Chance Veazey *Major: Housing
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Meet The Bulldogs
Chance Veazey 5-9, 175, Fr., L-R Tifton, Ga. Tift Co. HS
#15 INF High School: A graduate of Tift County where he played for Chuck Beale *A four-year letterman as an infielder for the Blue Devils and two-time MVP *Batted a team-best .444 with four home runs, 14 RBI and 25 runs scored as a senior and registered a team-high .728 slugging percentage, a .573 on-base percentage and hit .474 with runners in scoring position as team went 11-16 *Batted .453 with three home runs, 24 RBI and 23 runs scored as a junior *Also posted a .707 slugging percentage, a .588 on-base percentage and hit .520 with runners in scoring position as a junior as team went 15-14 *A four-time All-Region selection *An Honor Roll student and graduate *Played summer baseball for Team Georgia and earned All-Tournament honors
Shortly after leaving a study session on campus at the Miller Learning Center on Oct. 28, Chance Veazey’s life changed forever. He was involved in a scooter accident and suffered a spinal cord injury. Currently, he has paralysis from the waist down. After a week at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, he moved to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta for an intense six-week rehabilitation program. At Shepherd, Veazey earned the “Superman” towel, which for 10 years has been passed down among the patients who are working the hardest and graduate from the program. His rehabilitation continues, and his attitude and effort to return to his life inspires everyone who meets him. Along with his passion for baseball, Chance is an avid outdoorsman. During the Thanksgiving holiday, he got to hunt on land owned by professional baseball players Ryan Klesko and John Smoltz. Chance bagged an 11-point buck, the biggest deer he had ever killed. Support for Chance has come from all around the country including the Bulldog nation and his hometown of Tifton. Thousands of people have followed Chance’s story online at Caringbridge.org.
Personal: Born Aug. 8, 1990 *Son of Todd and Darby Veazey *Chance’s mother Darby was an All-America softball student-athlete at Florida State and was the first woman inducted in to the FSU Athletic Hall of Fame *Chance and current Bulldog catcher Christian Glisson and outfielder Israel Troupe were teammates at Tift County in 2006 when the Blue Devils advanced to the state quarterfinals in Class AAAAA *Major: Pre-Business
By the end of fall practice, Chance had earned the starting job at second base.
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He plans to return to UGA some this spring and then fulltime next fall. Chance will continue his education, his training regimen with athletic trainer Mike Dillon and work with the baseball program.
In the last fall scrimmage, Chance had three hits including a home run in his final at-bat. 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Peter Verdin
*Had two hits including an RBI double vs. #7 Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament on May 20 *Went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored vs. #17 Florida on May 3 *Went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two SB vs. Jacksonville State on April 29 *Delivered a pinch-hit two-run home run, the first of his career, vs. Winthrop on April 8 *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll
6-0, 200, So., R-R
High School: A graduate of Paul VI Catholic where he played for Billy Emerson *Four-year letternan and a three-time All-State selection *Led the Panthers to the 2008 state championship and a No. 11 national ranking and the 2007 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title *Hit .380 with three home runs and 23 RBI and had a team-high 14 stolen bases as a senior *Batted a team-best .458 with 22 RBI and 20 stolen bases as a junior and .436 with 41 runs scored and 30 stolen bases as a sophomore *Attended Perfect Game National Showcase and was among the top 50 players in the country to watch *Part of the Midland Redskins Connie Mack World Series Championship quad that went 54-6, batted .467 (7-for-15) with seven RBI and 5 stolen bases during playoff run to the title *Led the Midland Braves 2006 summer league team in hits, RBI doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases and made just one error in 74 games *Attended the Perfect Game National Showcase and ranked among the top prep players in the country
Alexandria, Va. Paul VI HS
#16 OF/C Year 2009
G/GS 46/26
AB 98
R 21
H 31
AVG .316
2B 3
3B 0
HR 2
RBI 8
BB SO SB 11 24 4/7
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 21/13
AB 50
R 5
H 16
AVG .320
2B 1
3B 0
HR 0
RBI 1
BB SO SB 4 16 1/1
2009 (Freshman): Played in 46 games with 26 starts (20-RF, 6-LF), batting .316 with two home runs and eight RBI as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Committed just one error in 50 chances for a .980 Fielding Percentage *Hit .320 in SEC games *Started in each game of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional and went 3-for-9 *Went 3-for-8 in the SEC Tournament
Personal: Born March 19, 1990 *Son of Peter and Patty Verdin *Major: Pre-Business
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Jeff Walters 6-3, 195, Sr., R-R Windermere, Fla. St. Petersburg College
#11 RHP
Year 2009
G/GS 27/2
W 2
L 0
S 0
CG 0
ERA 4.64
IP 42.2
H 40
R 26
ER 22
BB 25
SO 46
SEC Career Year G/GS 2009 13/0
W 1
L 0
S 0
CG 0
ERA 7.32
IP 19.2
H 27
R 18
ER 16
BB 12
SO 20
2009 (Junior): Went 2-0 with a 4.64 ERA in 27 appearances including two starts as team went 38-24 and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Drafted in the 17th round with the 506th overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles *Started two games in the postseason against #2 LSU in the SEC Tournament and Ohio State in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional *Worked 1.2 innings of scoreless relief at South Carolina on May 16 and retired all five batters he faced on 18 pitches
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*Tossed 2.0 scoreless innings at Jacksonville State on April 22 *Worked 2.0 perfect innings in relief vs. #5 Arkansas on April 19 *Pitched 2.0 scoreless innings vs. #14 Georgia Tech on April 14 *Tossed 2.2 scoreless innings in relief to earn the win vs. Quinnipiac on March 8 *Picked up save vs. Youngstown State on Feb. 22 (1.1IP, OR, 0H) 2007-08 (Freshman-Sophomore): A graduate of St. Petersburg (Fla.) College where he played for Dave Pano *A 30th-round pick of the Cleveland Indians in the 2008 MLB draft *Posted a 3-0 mark with one save in helping the Titans to the 2008 Suncoast Conference title *Team went 36-18 record with a No. 3 ranking in the FCCAA poll *Ranked as the top prospect in the Florida Collegiate Summer League (FCSL) by Perfect Game Cross Checker and number two prospect by Baseball America *Went 0-1 with a 4.60 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 16 innings for Winter Springs *A 47th-round pick of the Washington Nationals in the 2007 MLB draft *Went 4-1 with a 4.15 ERA as a freshman for the Titans in helping them to the 2007 Suncoast Conference title *Went 2-2 with a 1.01 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 44.2 innings for Winter Springs in 2007 plus started the FCSL All-Star game High School: A graduate of Olympia in Orlando where he played for Randy O’Neal *A 24th-round pick of the San Francisco Giants in the 2006 MLB draft *A three-sport letterman in baseball, football and basketball *Starting quarterback, two-time MVP in basketball and was named the U.S. Army 2006 Olympic High School 6A Student-Athlete of the Year Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1987 *Son of Frank Walters and Kim Engilis *Major: Consumer Economics
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Meet The Bulldogs
Alex Wood
Spacious Foley Field requires outfielders like Zach Cone who can track down a flyball.
6-4, 216, Fr., L-L Charlotte, N.C. Ardrey Kell HS
#33 LHP High School: A graduate of Ardrey Kell where he played for Hal Bagwell *A two-year letterman as a pitcher/designated hitter for the Knights, battling elbow and thumb injuries throughout prep career *Led team to 4-A state title, going a team-best 10-2 with a 0.87 ERA, 117 strikeouts and three saves as the squad went 27-8; Also batted .410-3-23 *Named Player of the Year in North Carolina by the Charlotte Observer, 5W4A Conference Player of the Year, All-State *Louisville Slugger All-State and All-Region selection *Posted a 7-1 mark, 1.80 ERA with 33 strikeouts as a junior as team went 28-6 *2008 team claimed the 5W4A Conference title, NC4A West title and finished state runner-up in the NC4A *Named to North Carolina State Games Team *A 2007 and 2008 Impact Baseball Future’s Game participant *Participated in Perfect Game National Showcase *Played summer baseball for the South Charlotte Panthers, and they finished as national runner-up in the 2007 WWBA 18U Personal: Jan. 12, 1991 *Son of Richard and Carol Wood *Alex’s grandfather, James “Jippy” Carter, played basketball at UNC *Will miss 2010 season at UGA due to “Tommy John” elbow surgery *Major: Pre-Business
Foley Field: Home of the Bulldogs 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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1990 National Championship Flashback The 2010 season marks the 20th anniversary of Georgia’s 1990 NCAA title. Georgia’s first trip to Omaha for the CWS came in 1987. Just three years later, the Bulldogs were back, and this time they came home with an NCAA title. The Bulldogs were the first SEC team to win the College World Series.
The 1990 team featured two Freshman All-Americans in pitcher Stan Payne and outfielder Ray Suplee. Payne got the start in the title game and earned the win over Oklahoma State.
Coach Steve Webber’s Bulldogs are NCAA Champions after a 2-1 win over OSU.
Once back in Athens, the Bulldogs were honored with a coronation at a local hotel. 44
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
2008 CWS Finals Flashback In the program’s sixth trip to the Omaha, the 2008 Bulldogs advanced to the CWS Finals.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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2010 Opponents
BAYLOR www.BaylorBears.com Feb. 19, 21 in Waco, Texas General Information Location: Waco, Texas Enrollment: 14,614 Nickname: Bears Conference: Big 12 AD: Ian McCaw Stadium Information Baylor Ballpark (5,000) Press Box: (254) 754-5546 Coaching Information Head Coach: Steve Smith Rec. at BU/Years: 552-363-1/15 Overall Record: 552-363/1/15 Team Information 2009 Record: 30-26 Conf. Record/Finish:10-16/8th Top Returnee: Logan Verrett, RHP, So., 7-1, 5.13, 3 SV Sports Information Baseball SID: David Kaye Phone: (254) 710-4389 E-Mail: David_Kaye@baylor.edu DUKE www.GoDuke.com Feb. 20-21 in Waco, Texas General Information Location: Durham, N.C. Enrollment: 6,340 Nickname: Blue Devils Conference: ACC AD: Kevin White Stadium Information Jack Coombs Park (2,000) Press Box: (919) 812-7141 Coaching Information Head Coach: Sean McNally Rec. at DU/Years: 116-107-1/4 Overall Record:116-107-1/4 Team Information 2009 Record: 35-24 Conf. Record/Finish:15-15/5th C. Top Returnee: Jeremy Gould, UT/ LHP, Sr., .340-7-37 Sports Information Baseball SID: Chris Cook Phone: (919) 684-8708 E-Mail: cook@duaa.duke.edu
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PRESBYTERIAN www.gobluehose.com Feb. 24 in Athens General Information Location: Clinton, S.C. Enrollment: 1,200 Nickname: Blue Hose Conference: Big South AD: Mike Smith Stadium Information PC Baseball Complex (500) Press Box: n/a Coaching Information Head Coach: Elton Pollock Rec. at PC/Years: 80-193/5 Overall Record: 80-193/5 Team Information 2009 Record: 13-38 Conf. Record/Finish: n/a Top Returnee: Kenny Bryant, 1B, So., .259-8-34 Sports Information Baseball SID: AJ Henderson Phone: (864) 833-8252 E-Mail: ajhenders@presby.edu
ALABAMA www.rolltide.com March 3 in Hoover, Ala. General Information Location: Tucscaloosa, Ala. Enrollment: 25,580 Nickname: Crimson Tide Conference: SEC (West) AD: Mal Moore Stadium Information Sewell-Thomas Stadium (6,571) Press Box: (205) 348-4927 Coaching Information Head Coach: Mitch Gaspard Rec. at UA/Years: 0-0/1st Overall Record: 211-128/6 Team Information 2009 Record: 37-21 Conf. Record/Finish: 18-11/3rd W. Top Returnee: Jake Smith, 3B, Sr., .359-18-54 Sports Information Baseball SID: Barry Allen Phone: (205) 348-8836 E-Mail: ballen@ia.ua.edu
STETSON www.gohatters.com Feb. 26-28 in Athens
FLORIDA STATE www.seminoles.com March 5-7 in Tallahassee, Fla.
General Information Location: DeLand, Fla. Enrollment: 2,492 Nickname: Hatters Conference: Atlantic Sun AD: Jeff Altier Stadium Information Melching Field/Conrad Park (2,500) Press Box: (386) 736-7360 Coaching Information Head Coach: Pete Dunn Rec. at SU/Years: 1,097-688-3/30 Overall Record: 1,097-688-3/30 Team Information 2009 Record: 27-30 Conf. Record/Finish:16-14/3rd Top Returnee: Aaron Crittenden, INF, Sr., .339-13-66 Sports Information Baseball SID: Dean Watson Phone: (386) 822-8130 E-Mail: dwatson@stetson.edu
General Information Location: Tallahassee, Fla. Enrollment: 39,136 Nickname: Seminoles Conference: ACC AD: Randy Spetman Stadium Information Dick Howser Stadium (6,700) Press Box: (850) 644-1553 Coaching Information Head Coach: Mike Martin Rec. at FSU/Years: 1,583-538-4/30 Overall Record:1,583-538-4/30 Team Information 2009 Record: 45-18 Conf. Record/Finish:19-9/1st A. Top Returnee: Mike McGee, LF, Jr., .379-19-78 Sports Information Baseball SID: Jason Leturmy Phone: (850) 644-5656 E-Mail: jleturmy@fsu.edu
KENNESAW STATE www.ksuowls.com March 9 in Athens March 10 in Kennesaw General Information Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Enrollment: 20,212 Nickname: Owls Conference: Atlantic Sun AD: Dr. Dave Waples Stadium Information Stillwell Stadium (1,200) Press Box: (770) 423-6264 Coaching Information Head Coach: Mike Sansing Rec. at KSU/Years: 724-327/18 Overall Record: 827-315/21 Team Information 2009 Record: 30-22 Conf. Record/Finish: 20-9/n/a Top Returnee: Tyler Stubblefield, INF, Sr., .300-7-27 Sports Information Baseball SID: Jason Hanes Phone: (678) 797-2562 E-Mail: jhanes2@kennesaw.edu SIENA www.SienaSaints.com March 12-14 in Athens General Information Location: Loudonville, N.Y. Enrollment: 3,000 Nickname: Saints Conference: Metro Atlantic Athletic AD: John D’Argenio Stadium Information Siena Field (500) Press Box: (518) 542-7240 Coaching Information Head Coach: Tony Rossi Rec. at SU/Years: 674-798-6/41 Overall Record: 674-798-6/41 Team Information 2009 Record: 15-35 Conf. Record/Finish: 9-15/7th Top Returnee: Dan Paolini, 2B, So., .430-11-53 Sports Information Baseball SID: Jason Rich Phone: (518) 783-2411 E-Mail: jrich@siena.edu
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
2010 Opponents
GEORGIA TECH www.ramblinwreck.com March 16 in Atlanta April 14 in Athens April 27 at Turner Field (Atlanta) General Information Location: Atlanta, Ga. Enrollment: 20,291 Nickname: Yellow Jackets Conference: Atlantic Coast AD: Dan Radakovich Stadium Information Russ Chandler Stadium (4,157) Press Box: (404) 894-3167 Coaching Information Head Coach: Danny Hall Rec. at GT/Years: 690-313-1/16 Overall Record: 898-430-1/22 Team Information 2009 Record: 38-19-1 Conf. Record/Finish: 17-10-1/2nd Top Returnee: Deck McGuire, RHP, Jr., 11-2. 3.50 Sports Information Baseball SID: Mike Huff Phone: (404) 894-5445 E-Mail: mhuff@athletics.gatech.edu AUBURN March 19-21 in Athens www.auburntigers.com General Information Location: Auburn, Ala. Enrollment: 24,137 Nickname: Tigers Conference: SEC (West) AD: Jay Jacobs Stadium Information Samford Stadium Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park (4,096) Press Box: (334) 844-4138 Coaching Information Head Coach: John Pawlowski Rec. at AU/Years: 31-25/1 Overall Record: 369-217-1/9 Team Information 2009 Record: 31-25 Conf. Record/Finish: 11-19/5th W. Top Returnee: Brian Fletcher, OF, Jr., .301-17-54 Sports Information Baseball SID: Dan Froehlich Phone: (334) 844-9803 E-Mail: froehdp@auburn.edu
FURMAN www.furmanpaladins.com March 24 in Athens General Information Location: Greenville, S.C. Enrollment: 2,630 Nickname: Paladins Conference: Southern AD: Dr. Gary Clark Stadium Information Lathan Stadium (2,000) Press Box: (864) 294-2150 Coaching Information Head Coach: Ron Smith Rec. at FU/Years: 397-471/16 Overall Record: 397-471/16 Team Information 2009 Record: 24-31 Conf. Record/Finish: 10-20/8th Top Returnee: Brian Harrison, 3B, Jr., .303-12-43 Sports Information Baseball SID: Hunter Reid Phone: (864) 294-2061 E-Mail: Hunter.Reid@Furman.edu MISSISSIPPI STATE www.mstateathletics.com March 26-28 in Starkville, Miss. General Information Location: Starkville, Miss. Enrollment: 18,601 Nickname: Bulldogs Conference: SEC (West) AD: Greg Byrne Stadium Information Polk-DeMent Stadium (15,000) Press Box: (662) 325-3776 Coaching Information Head Coach: John Cohen Rec. at MSU/Years: 25-29/2 Overall Record: 346-226-1/10 Team Information 2009 Record: 25-29 Conf. Record/Finish: 9-20/6th W. Top Returnee: Connor Powers, INF, Sr., .301-19-63 Sports Information Baseball SID: Joe Dier Phone: (662) 325-8040 E-Mail: JBDier@athletics.msstate.edu
LSU www.lsusports.net April 2-4 in Baton Rouge, La. General Information Location: Baton Rouge, La. Enrollment: 27,992 Nickname: Tigers Conference: SEC (West) AD: Joe Alleva Stadium Information Alex Box Stadium (9,200) Press Box: (225) 578-4149 Coaching Information Head Coach: Paul Mainieri Rec. at LSU/Years: 134-62-2/3 Overall Record: 998-553-6/27 Team Information 2009 Record: 56-17 Conf. Record/Finish: 20-10/1st Top Returnee: Blake Dean, OF, Sr., .328-17-71 Sports Information Baseball SID: Bill Franques Phone: (225) 578-2527 E-Mail: wfranqu@lsu.edu CLEMSON www.clemsontigers.com April 6 in Athens April 7 in Clemson, S.C. General Information Location: Clemson, S.C. Enrollment: 18,317 Nickname: Tigers Conference: Atlantic Coast AD: Terry Don Phillips Stadium Information Kingmore Stadium (6,217) Press Box: (864) 656-7731 Coaching Information Head Coach: Jack Leggett Rec. at CU/Years: 724-331-1/16 Overall Record: 1,101-621-1/30 Team Information 2009 Record: 44-22 Conf. Record/Finish: 19-11/2nd A. Top Returnee: Jeff Schaus, OF, Jr., .320-13-50 Sports Information Baseball SID: Brian Hennessy Phone: (864) 656-1921 E-Mail: bhennes@clemson.edu
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
OLE MISS www.olemisssports.com April 9-11 in Oxford, Miss. General Information Location: Oxford, Miss. Enrollment: 17,325 Nickname: Rebels Conference: SEC (West) AD: Pete Boone Stadium Information Swayze Field (5,000) Press Box: (662) 915-7858 Coaching Information Head Coach: Mike Bianco Rec. at OM/Years: 365-203-1/9 Overall Record: 465-274-1/12 Team Information 2009 Record: 44-20 Conf. Record/Finish: 20-10/1st Top Returnee: Drew Pomeranz, LHP, Jr., 8-4, 3.40 Sports Information Baseball SID: Bill Bunting Phone: (662) 915-7522 E-Mail: wbunting@olemiss.edu ARKANSAS www.arkansasrazorbacks.com April 16-18 in Fayetteville, Ark. General Information Location: Fayetteville, Ark. Enrollment: 19,849 Nickname: Razorbacks Conference: SEC (West) AD: Jeff Long Stadium Information Baum Stadium (10,737) Press Box: (479) 575-4141 Coaching Information Head Coach: Dave Van Horn Rec. at UA/Years: 276-158/7 Overall Record: 861-398/21 Team Information 2009 Record: 41-24 Conf. Record/Finish: 15-15/4th W. Top Returnee: Zack Cox, INF/RHP, So., .266-13-39 and 5-1, 4.82 Sports Information Baseball SID: Zach Lawson Phone: (479) 575-7089 E-Mail: zlawson@uark.edu
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2010 Opponents
WINTHROP www.winthropeagles.com April 21 in Athens General Information Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Enrollment: 6,600 Nickname: Eagles Conference: Big South AD: Tom Hickman Stadium Information Winthrop Ballpark (1,887) Press Box: (803) 323-2155 Coaching Information Head Coach: Joe Hudak Rec. at WU/Years: 635-437-5/18 Overall Record: 838-574-5/26 Team Information 2009 Record: 35-25 Conf. Record/Finish: 18-9/2nd Top Returnee: Eddie Rohan, C/OF, Jr., .348-14-53 Sports Information Baseball SID: Wesley Herring Phone: (803) 323-2129X6067 E-Mail: herringw@winthrop.edu SOUTH CAROLINA www.gamecocksonline.com April 23-25 in Athens General Information Location: Columbia, S.C. Enrollment: 25,077 Nickname: Gamecocks Conference: SEC (East) AD: Eric Hyman Stadium Information Carolina Stadium (6,400) Press Box: (803) 777-6648 Coaching Information Head Coach: Ray Tanner Rec. at USC/Years: 580-266/13 Overall Record: 975-439-3/23 Team Information 2009 Record: 40-23 Conf. Record/Finish: 17-13/2nd E. Top Returnee: Nick Ebert, 1B, Sr., .321-23-73 Sports Information Baseball SID: Andrew Kitick Phone: (803) 777-5257 E-Mail: kitick@mailbox.sc.edu
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WESTERN CAROLINA www.CatamountSports.com April 28 in Athens General Information Location: Cullowhee, N.C. Enrollment: 9,400 Nickname: Catamounts Conference: Southern AD: Chip Smith Stadium Information Childress Field (1,500) Press Box: (828) 227-7020 Coaching Information Head Coach: Bobby Moranda Rec. at WCU/Years: 64-50/2 Overall Record: 64-50/2 Team Information 2009 Record: 35-22 Conf. Record/Finish:19-10/4th Top Returnee: Ross Heffley, INF, So., .391-4-51 Sports Information Baseball SID: Daniel Hooker Phone: (828) 227-2339 E-Mail: dhooker@email.wcu.edu
TENNESSEE www.utsports.com May 7-9 in Athens General Information Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Enrollment: 26,400 Nickname: Volunteers Conference: SEC (East) AD: Mike Hamilton Stadium Information Lindsey Nelson Stadium (3,800) Press Box: (865) 974-3376 Coaching Information Head Coach: Todd Raleigh Rec. at UT/Years: 53-58/2 Overall Record: 310-267/10 Team Information 2009 Record: 26-29 Conf. Record/Finish: 11-19 /6th E. Top Returnee: Blake Forsythe, C, Jr., .347-15-46 Sports Information Baseball SID: Cameron Harris Phone: (865) 974-8876 E-Mail: CHarri48@utk.edu
VANDERBILT www.vucommodores.com April 30-May 2 in Nashville, Tenn.
GEORGIA STATE www.georgiastatesports.com May 11 in Athens
General Information Location: Nashville, Tenn. Enrollment: 6,637 Nickname: Commodores Conference: SEC (East) Dir. Sports Operation: Kevin Colon Stadium Information Charles Hawkins Field (3,700) Press Box: (615) 320-0436 Coaching Information Head Coach: Tim Corbin Rec. at VU/Years: 276-157/7 Overall Record: 382-295/12 Team Information 2009 Record: 37-27 Conf. Record/Finish: 12-17/4th E. Top Returnee: Aaron Westlake, DH, So., .377-10-57 Sports Information Baseball SID: Thomas Samuel Phone: (615) 343-7064 E-Mail: thomas.samuel@vanderbilt.edu
General Information Location: Atlanta, Ga. Enrollment: 30,000 Nickname: Panthers Conference: Colonial Athletic AD: Cheryl Levick Stadium Information The Field at Panthersville (1,000) Press Box: (404) 244-5801 Coaching Information Head Coach: Greg Frady Rec. at GSU/Years: 98-77/4 Overall Record: 226-134/7 Team Information 2009 Record: 39-22 Conf. Record/Finish: 12-9/2nd Top Returnee: Ryan Moore, RHP, Sr., 7-2, 4.41 Sports Information Baseball SID: Mike Holmes Phone: (404) 413-4033 E-Mail: rholmes@gsu.edu
FLORIDA www.gatorzone.com May 14-16 in Gainesville, Fla. General Information Location: Gainesville, Fla. Enrollment: 52,112 Nickname: Gators Conference: SEC (East) AD: Jeremy Foley Stadium Information McKethan Stadium (5,500) Press Box: (352) 375-4683X4356 Coaching Information Head Coach: Kevin O’Sullivan Rec. at UF/Years: 76-46/2 Overall Record: 76-46/2 Team Information 2009 Record: 42-22 Conf. Record/Finish: 19-11/1st E. Top Returnee: Preston Tucker, INF, So., .364-15-85 Sports Information Baseball SID: John Hines Phone: (352) 375-4683X6130 E-Mail: johnh@gators.uaa.ufl.edu KENTUCKY www.ukathletics.com May 20-22 in Athens General Information Location: Lexington, Ky. Enrollment: 27,000 Nickname: Wildcats Conference: SEC (East) AD: Mitch Barnhart Stadium Information Cliff Hagan Stadium (3,000) Press Box: (859) 257-9011 Coaching Information Head Coach: Gary Henderson Rec. at UK/Years: 28-26/2 Overall Record: 28-26/2 Team Information 2009 Record: 28-26 Conf. Record/Finish: 12-18/5th E. Top Returnee: James Paxton, LHP, Sr., 5-3, 5.86 Sports Information Baseball SID: Brent Ingram Phone: (859) 257-3838X8504 E-Mail: brent.ingram@uky.edu
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
2009 Season Review Bulldogs Use Fast Start To Rise to #1 Ranking During Season, End Up 38-24 and #25 in ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll It was a record-setting season for the Georgia baseball team in 2009. The Bulldogs got off to the best start in program history, broke the school home run record, shattered Foley Field attendance records and led the country with a school record 11 players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Georgia won its first 14 games in 2009 including a three-game sweep at Arizona. On March 9, unbeaten Georgia was ranked No. 1 in the regular season for the first time in school history and the Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 five different weeks throughout the year. The Bulldogs endured their first setback with a series loss at Alabama to open SEC play, but rebounded with sweeps over Mississippi State and Tennessee the next two weekends to set up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with LSU at Foley Field. The Tigers came back to win game three and claim the series, but Georgia bounced back with a road sweep at Kentucky, then took two from fifth-ranked Arkansas to gain sole possession of first place in the SEC with four series to play. Georgia stumbled down the stretch but still advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time in school history. In annual non-conference tilts, Georgia swept No. 17 Clemson and split two games against Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs beat the Jackets at Turner Field for the fifth straight year. With 45 wins in 2008 and 38 in 2009, Georgia has won 83 games in the last two seasons, the program’s second highest win total in consecutive years. The Bulldogs have also won 35 SEC games in the last two seasons, which is tied for the most league wins in consecutive years in Georgia baseball history.
GEORGIA LED THE NATION WITH 11 PLAYERS DRAFTED IN 2009
Rich Poythress, 1B: Seattle, 2nd Round Trevor Holder, RHP: Washington, 3rd Round Dean Weaver, RHP: Washington, 7th Round Matt Cerione, OF: Seattle, 13th Round Jeff Walters, RHP: Baltimore, 17th Round; Ret. to UGA Michael Demperio, INF: L.A. Angels, 25th Round Alex McRee, LHP: Los Angeles (NL), 26th Round; Ret. to UGA Bryce Massanari, C: Colorado, 30th Round Will Harvil, RHP: Arizona, 32nd Round Joey Lewis, C: Kansas City, 41st Round Justin Earls, LHP: Pittsburgh, 47th Round; Ret. to UGA
GEORGIA IN THE 2009 POSTSEASON
The Bulldogs won their first two games in the SEC Tournament, beating No. 7 Ole Miss and College World Series participant Arkansas before being eliminated by eventual national champion LSU to finish in a tie for third. After Georgia played host to a regional in 2008, the Bulldogs made their first back-to-back appearances in a regional since the 2001-02 seasons as the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional. After a 24-8 romp over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the opener, Georgia fell to Florida State then had its season end with a loss to the Buckeyes. The Bulldogs, who finished the season with a 38-24 overall record and a 15-15 mark in league play, made their fifth NCAA postseason appearance under David Perno, more than any other coach in program history. HUGE CROWDS FLOCK TO FOLEY FIELD For the second straight year, Georgia set school records for total attendance and average attendance at Foley Field. A total of 93,360 fans were in attendance for 32 home dates for an average of 2,917 fans per game. The 2009 Bulldogs attracted five of the top 10 largest crowds in Foley Field history including the largest crowd of 4,461 for a 4-0 win over No. 25 Mississippi State on March 21. The Bulldogs often entertained the fans with a power display, smashing a record 109 home runs in 2009, breaking the mark of 105 set by the 1987 team. Georgia entered the 2009 season averaging 63 home runs per season under Perno. Junior All-American first baseman Rich Poythress accounted for a team-best 25 home runs, a school record 86 RBI and hit .376. Senior catcher/designated hitter Bryce Massanari and junior catcher/DH Joey Lewis hit 19 home runs apiece.
2009 All-American first baseman Rich Poythress and All-SEC catcher Bryce Massanari combined for 44 home runs and 143 RBI last year.
WINS IN BACK-TO-BACK SEASONS
Georgia is 83-49-1 overall in the last two years, the second most wins in back-to-back seasons. 1989-90 2008-09 1990-91 2000-01 2001-02
89-44 83-49-1 79-50 79-48 79-51
Georgia is 35-24-1 in SEC games over the last two seasons, tying the most league wins by the Bulldogs in back-to-back seasons.
FANTASTIC FRESHMEN Georgia had five freshmen in the Opening Day lineup with Colby May emerging as one of the team’s top hitters. He started all 62 games at third base and earned Freshman All-America honors after batting .339-11-42. Levi Hyams registered a school record .962 fielding percentage at shortstop while Zach Cone hit a team-best .417 in the postseason. Cecil Tanner and Michael Palazzone solidified the bullpen. 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
2008-09 2001-02 2000-01 1989-90 1986-87
35-24-1 35-25 34-26 33-20 32-21
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2009 Overall Statistics 2009 Georgia Baseball Overall Statistics for Georgia (as of May 31, 2009) (All games Sorted by Batting avg) Record: 38-24 Home: 21-12 Away: 13-9 Neutral: 4-3 SEC: 15-15 Player
33 Rich Poythress 25 Colby May 29 Bryce Massanari 10 Matt Cerione 23 Joey Lewis 3 Levi Hyams 11 Lyle Allen 15 Michael Demperio -------------------26 Christian Glisson 12 Zach Cone 16 Peter Verdin 2 Johnathan Taylor 34 Chase Davidson 27 Miles Starr 5 Adam Fuller 19 Robbie O'Bryan 7 David Thoms 35 Will Harvil 17 Trevor Holder 24 Carson Schilling Totals Opponents
avg gp-gs 62-62 62-62 61-57 54-48 62-60 61-56 57-31 57-46
.376 .339 .305 .291 .282 .263 .255 .252 .333 .323 .316 .309 .231 .222 .212 .182 .143 .000 .000 .000 .292 .274
3-0 45-20 46-26 53-31 45-31 36-9 26-5 21-1 28-13 1-0 1-0 4-0 62 62
ab
r
h
2b 3b hr
rbi
237 224 220 199 238 194 137 155
69 58 45 43 43 31 23 37
89 76 67 58 67 51 35 39
17 14 10 12 18 9 9 10
0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1
25 11 19 12 19 5 5 3
86 42 57 43 58 24 23 14
3 93 98 123 108 45 33 22 35 1 1 0
0 20 21 36 12 8 4 0 3 0 0 0
1 30 31 38 25 10 7 4 5 0 0 0
0 5 3 3 9 2 1 2 0 0 0 0
0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 4 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 18 8 10 19 8 4 2 2 0 0 0
tb 181 125 134 110 144
slg%
bb hp
so gdp
ob%
sf sh sb-att
75 59 60
.764 .558 .609 .553 .605 .387 .431 .387
42 2 27 13 35 3 19 2 19 1 24 2 15 5 28 4
39 35 62 52 67 28 41 47
5 2 5 4 4 2 1 2
.468 .433 .407 .356 .336 .350 .344 .380
3 4 0 2 1 0 3 0
0 4-9 3 3-4 0 1-2 3 5-6 0 0-0 3 8-11 0 3-5 3 10-13
1 51 40 43 43 12 13 6 5 0 0 0
.333 .548 .408 .350 .398 .267 .394 .273 .143 .000 .000 .000
0 7 11 24 9 4 3 1 2 0 0 0
2 25 24 23 39 12 13 5 7 1 0 0
0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0
.333 .382 .396 .455 .291 .340 .316 .217 .184 .000 .000 .000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0-0 0 3-4 0 4-7 4 23-27 0 3-4 0 3-3 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 2-2 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0
.509 270 51 522 .410 257 53 487
32 35
2166 453 633 124 9 109 418 1102 2144 365 588 92 10 60 342 880
0 2 2 9 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0
.381 14 16 .362 25 31
72-97 60-82
po a 517 52 42 113 193 19 109 3 279 38 80 154 73 0 76 125 0 38 48 50 39 29 4 3 12 1 13 5
0 2 1 0 0 36 0 0 37 8 10 0
1638
644
1604
585
e 5 12 6 1 5 9 1 14
fld% .991 .928 .972 .991 .984 .963 .986 .935
0 0 1 4 4 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 80 67
.000 1.000
.980 .926 .907 .956 1.000 1.000
.925 1.000 1.000 1.000
.966 .970
LOB - Team (460), Opp (508). DPs turned - Team (46), Opp (46). CI - Team (1), Lewis 1.
(All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player
40 Justin Grimm 17 Trevor Holder -------------------11 Lyle Allen 35 Will Harvil 22 Dean Weaver 28 Cecil Tanner 43 Jeff Walters 13 Chase Hawkins 44 Michael Palazzone 20 Steve Esmonde 38 Earl Daniels 32 Alex McRee 18 Justin Earls 8 Jason Leaver 31 Tyler Maloof 34 Chase Davidson Totals Opponents
era
w-l
app gs
cg
sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2b
3b
hr
b/avg
4.15 4.48
4-4 7-5
15 15 15 15
0 0
0/0 0/1
0 0
78.0 92.1
82 94
46 58
36 46
26 30
72 72
16 14
0 1
6 19
.273 .259
13 4
6 6
4 0
3 2
7 3
0.00 3.54 3.60 4.29 4.64 4.76 5.13 6.00 6.00 6.27 7.31 8.10 16.88 40.50
0-0 4-3 4-2 3-1 2-0 3-2 3-0 1-0 0-0 4-4 0-1 3-1 0-1 0-0
2 0 37 0 29 0 25 5 27 2 9 5 21 0 17 0 4 0 15 13 33 0 9 7 3 0 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0/0 0/2 0/2 0/0 0/1 0/1 0/3 0/1 0/0 0/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 10 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2.2 48.1 40.0 35.2 42.2 28.1 33.1 27.0 3.0 56.0 32.0 23.1 2.2 0.2
2 49 40 30 40 39 31 42 6 63 38 29 3 0
2 24 18 21 26 19 21 23 3 44 28 24 5 3
0 19 16 17 22 15 19 18 2 39 26 21 5 3
4 26 11 27 25 6 15 5 2 43 20 11 3 3
2 41 32 46 46 11 43 15 0 56 28 20 3 0
0 5 10 4 6 3 5 8 1 11 6 3 0 0
0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0
0 4 3 2 2 2 3 4 0 8 2 5 0 0
.200 .262 .256 .224 .242 .331 .242 .347 .400 .293 .311 .299 .273 .000
0 3 3 5 6 0 5 3 1 9 5 1 0 0
0 1 2 8 5 0 2 2 0 9 6 5 1 0
0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
0 3 2 0 2 1 4 1 0 4 1 2 0 0
0 2 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 7 5 1 0 0
38-24 24-38
62 62 62 62
0 6
4/4 2/0
12 10
546.0 534.2
588 633
365 453
295 417
257 270
487 522
92 124
10 60 9 109
.274 .292
58 53 10 25 49 51 9 14
31 16
4.86 7.02
wp hp bk sfa sha
PB - Team (16), Lewis 10, Massanari 6, Opp (7). Pickoffs - Team (7), Lewis 6, Harvil 1, Opp (7).
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
2009 SEC Statistics 2009 Georgia Baseball Conference statistics for Georgia (as of May 31, 2009) (SEC games only Sorted by Batting avg) Record: 15-15 Home: 7-8 Away: 8-7 SEC: 15-15 Player
33 Rich Poythress 25 Colby May 29 Bryce Massanari 3 Levi Hyams 23 Joey Lewis 10 Matt Cerione 11 Lyle Allen 15 Michael Demperio -------------------16 Peter Verdin 12 Zach Cone 27 Miles Starr 5 Adam Fuller 2 Johnathan Taylor 7 David Thoms 34 Chase Davidson 19 Robbie O'Bryan
avg gp-gs
ab
r
h
29-23
114 111 110 101 117 117 83 75
24 19 23 13 19 22 10 13
41 33 31 28 30 29 18 14
6 9 1 5 8 8 4 4
0 9 0 2 0 13 0 2 0 10 0 7 0 4 1 0
.320 21-13 .286 16-4 .231 13-4 .200 9-2 .167 24-13 .143 8-3 .128 22-12 .125 7-0
50 21 13 10 54 7 39 8
5 3 2 1 7 0 4 0
16 6 3 2 9 1 5 1
1 3 0 0 2 0 2 0
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
.360 .297 .282 .277 .256 .248 .217 .187
30-30 30-30 30-28 30-30 30-30 29-28 28-20
2b 3b hr
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
rbi
tb
slg%
bb hp
so gdp
ob%
sf sh sb-att
po
a
e
fld%
30 13 28 12 25 20 11 3
74 48 71 39 68 58 34 20
.649 .432 .645 .386 .581 .496 .410 .267
16 11 15 12 9 11 6 9
1 8 2 2 0 0 1 2
20 21 39 15 40 36 25 26
3 0 3 0 2 2 1 0
.433 .394 .378 .365 .310 .310 .275 .291
3 2 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 0 0 3 0 3 0 1
0-4 1-2 1-2 6-9 0-0 3-3 3-4 3-4
243
17
2
.992
19
60
5
.940
90
9
4
.961
1 3 3 0 2 1 3 0
17 11 3 2 11 1 7 1
.340 .524 .231 .200 .204 .143 .179 .125
4 1 2 0 9 0 4 0
1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0
16 10 5 6 15 1 18 1
0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
.382 .318 .375 .273 .308 .125 .209 .125
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
1-1 2-2 2-2 0-0 6-7 0-0 2-3 0-0
22 4 13
8
44
77
4
.968
149
21
2
.988
70
0
1
.986
40
0
1
.976
40
61
7
.935
1
0
1.000
1
0
1.000
13
0
1.000
1
0
0
1.000
23
0
1
.958
3
11
1
.933
17
0
3
.850
0
0
0
.000
Totals
.259
30
1030 165 267
53
2 47 155 465
.451 109 21 294
14
.340
9
30-43
795 299
36
.968
Opponents
.281
30
1044 186 293
46
2 41 172 466
.446 147 25 241
15
.379 12 15
40-53
797 282
24
.978
LOB - Team (215), Opp (262). DPs turned - Team (18), Opp (19).
(SEC games only Sorted by Earned run avg) Player
40 Justin Grimm 17 Trevor Holder 32 Alex McRee -------------------35 Will Harvil 22 Dean Weaver 20 Steve Esmonde 28 Cecil Tanner 44 Michael Palazzone 43 Jeff Walters 18 Justin Earls 8 Jason Leaver
era
w-l
app gs
cg
sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2b
3b
hr
b/avg
4.85 5.43 6.59
1-4 4-4 2-3
10 10 10 10 9 9
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/1
0 0 0
52.0 59.2 42.1
55 70 47
31 46 35
28 36 31
20 23 35
51 43 41
11 9 8
0 0 1
6 18 8
.274 .287 .292
wp hp bk sfa sha
7 4 7
3 4 6
1 0 0
2 1 2
4 3 5
2.00 2.79 3.68 4.00 6.38 7.32 12.00 33.75
3-1 2-1 0-0 0-1 2-0 1-0 0-1 0-0
21 14 6 8 10 13 16 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0/1 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0
0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0
27.0 19.1 7.1 9.0 18.1 19.2 9.0 1.1
25 20 10 4 21 27 10 4
9 8 4 4 14 18 12 5
6 6 3 4 13 16 12 5
18 7 1 8 11 12 11 1
18 15 4 16 25 20 7 1
2 5 1 0 3 3 4 0
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
3 1 0 1 2 2 0 0
.250 .256 .313 .133 .284 .325 .303 .500
3 3 2 1 3 2 2 1
1 1 0 3 1 1 4 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 2 2 1 0
1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 15
Totals
5.40
15-15
30 30
0
1/1
8
265.0
293
186
159
147
241
46
2
41
.281
35 25
1 12
Opponents
5.22
15-15
30 30
4
1/0
5
265.2
267
165
154
109
294
53
2
47
.259
16 21
2
8
9
PB - Team (10), Lewis 7, Massanari 3, Opp (5). Pickoffs - Team (7), Lewis 6, Harvil 1, Opp (4).
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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2009 Results 2009 Georgia Baseball Game Results for Georgia (as of May 31, 2009) (All games) Date
Feb 20, 2009 Feb 21, 2009 Feb 22, 2009 Feb 24, 2009 Feb 25, 2009 Feb 27, 2009 Feb 28, 2009 Mar 01, 2009 Mar 04, 2009 Mar 06, 2009 Mar 07, 2009 Mar 08, 2009 Mar 10, 2009 Mar 11, 2009 * Mar 14, 2009 * Mar 14, 2009 * Mar 15, 2009 Mar 18, 2009 * Mar 20, 2009 * Mar 21, 2009 * Mar 22, 2009 Mar 24, 2009 * Mar 27, 2009 * Mar 28, 2009 * Mar 29, 2009 Mar 31, 2009 Apr 01, 2009 * Apr 03, 2009 * Apr 04, 2009 * Apr 05, 2009 Apr 08, 2009 Apr 08, 2009 * Apr 11, 2009 * Apr 11, 2009 * Apr 12, 2009 Apr 14, 2009 * Apr 17, 2009 * Apr 18, 2009 * Apr 19, 2009 Apr 21, 2009 Apr 22, 2009 * Apr 24, 2009 * Apr 25, 2009 * Apr 26, 2009 Apr 29, 2009 * May 01, 2009 * May 02, 2009 * May 03, 2009 * May 08, 2009 * May 09, 2009 * May 10, 2009 @ May 12, 2009 * May 14, 2009 * May 15, 2009 * May 16, 2009 + May 20, 2009 + May 21, 2009 + May 23, 2009 + May 23, 2009 ~ May 29, 2009 ~ May 30, 2009 ~ May 31, 2009
Opponent
YOUNGSTOWN STATE YOUNGSTOWN STATE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN at Arizona at Arizona at Arizona WOFFORD QUINNIPIAC QUINNIPIAC QUINNIPIAC LE MOYNE LE MOYNE at Alabama at Alabama at Alabama at Georgia State #25 MISSISSIPPI STATE #25 MISSISSIPPI STATE #25 MISSISSIPPI STATE WRIGHT STATE at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee #17 CLEMSON at #17 Clemson #2 LSU #2 LSU #2 LSU WINTHROP WINTHROP at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky #10 GEORGIA TECH #5 ARKANSAS #5 ARKANSAS #5 ARKANSAS KENNESAW STATE at Jacksonville State at #11 Ole Miss at #11 Ole Miss at #11 Ole Miss JACKSONVILLE STATE #17 FLORIDA #17 FLORIDA #17 FLORIDA VANDERBILT VANDERBILT VANDERBILT vs #7 Georgia Tech at South Carolina at South Carolina at South Carolina vs #7 Ole Miss vs #20 Arkansas vs #2 LSU vs #2 LSU vs Ohio State at #6 Florida State vs Ohio State
W W W W W W W W W W W W W W L L W W W W W L W W W W W L W L L W W W W L W W L W L W L L L L L L L L W W L L L W W L L W L L
Score
Inns
Overall
SEC
15-2 14-0 12-8 8-1 11-4 11-5 12-5 10-5 13-6 7-0 19-6 7-2 13-5 12-0 5-9 5-11 10-8 11-6 5-3 4-0 10-6 5-8 12-6 11-9 4-3 6-5 4-2 4-8 10-8 5-7 4-7 13-2 7-4 7-4 5-4 6-11 4-3 4-3 0-2 11-7 7-9 6-3 8-10 1-6 8-16 9-10 6-7 8-10 2-10 2-9 4-3 7-5 2-7 4-7 1-6 6-3 2-1 0-16 2-3 24-8 2-8 6-13
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 (11) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 (10) 7 7 9 9 9
1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 7-0-0 8-0-0 9-0-0 10-0-0 11-0-0 12-0-0 13-0-0 14-0-0 14-1-0 14-2-0 15-2-0 16-2-0 17-2-0 18-2-0 19-2-0 19-3-0 20-3-0 21-3-0 22-3-0 23-3-0 24-3-0 24-4-0 25-4-0 25-5-0 25-6-0 26-6-0 27-6-0 28-6-0 29-6-0 29-7-0 30-7-0 31-7-0 31-8-0 32-8-0 32-9-0 33-9-0 33-10-0 33-11-0 33-12-0 33-13-0 33-14-0 33-15-0 33-16-0 33-17-0 34-17-0 35-17-0 35-18-0 35-19-0 35-20-0 36-20-0 37-20-0 37-21-0 37-22-0 38-22-0 38-23-0 38-24-0
0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 7-2-0 7-2-0 7-2-0 7-3-0 8-3-0 8-4-0 8-4-0 8-4-0 9-4-0 10-4-0 11-4-0 11-4-0 12-4-0 13-4-0 13-5-0 13-5-0 13-5-0 14-5-0 14-6-0 14-7-0 14-7-0 14-8-0 14-9-0 14-10-0 14-11-0 14-12-0 15-12-0 15-12-0 15-13-0 15-14-0 15-15-0 15-15-0 15-15-0 15-15-0 15-15-0 15-15-0 15-15-0 15-15-0
Pitcher of record
Attend
Time
Holder (W 1-0) McRee (W 1-0) Esmonde (W 1-0) Tanner (W 1-0) Leaver (W 1-0) Holder (W 2-0) McRee (W 2-0) Palazzone (W 1-0) Leaver (W 2-0) Holder (W 3-0) Grimm (W 1-0) Walters (W 1-0) Tanner (W 2-0) Hawkins (W 1-0) Holder (L 3-1) Grimm (L 1-1) Harvil (W 1-0) Hawkins (W 2-0) Holder (W 4-1) Palazzone (W 2-0) Walters (W 2-0) Hawkins (L 2-1) Holder (W 5-1) Palazzone (W 3-0) Grimm (W 2-1) Leaver (W 3-0) Harvil (W 2-0) Holder (L 5-2) McRee (W 3-0) Harvil (L 2-1) Leaver (L 3-1) Hawkins (W 3-1) Holder (W 6-2) McRee (W 4-0) Harvil (W 3-1) Hawkins (L 3-2) Harvil (W 4-1) Weaver (W 1-0) Grimm (L 2-2) Tanner (W 3-0) Maloof (L 0-1) Holder (W 7-2) Earls (L 0-1) Grimm (L 2-3) Weaver (L 1-1) Weaver (L 1-2) McRee (L 4-1) Tanner (L 3-1) Holder (L 7-3) McRee (L 4-2) Weaver (W 2-2) Weaver (W 3-2) Holder (L 7-4) McRee (L 4-3) Grimm (L 2-4) Grimm (W 3-4) Weaver (W 4-2) McRee (L 4-4) Harvil (L 4-2) Grimm (W 4-4) Holder (L 7-5) Harvil (L 4-3)
3044 3415 2409 1997 1932 2101 1523 78 2 1767 2202 2464 2447 2218 1911 3908 4076 722 3876 4461 3689 1973 1470 1583 1447 3045 5239 4009 4092 3377 2765 2363 1784 4077 3460 3128 2858 2074 2887 9232 9478 8219 2101 3579 3373 3173 3169 2914 2361 24665 6968 8078 8174 5161 3302 5356 5356 3101 5127 2974
3:17 2:26 2:45 2:25 2:52 3:26 2:55 2:41 3:00 2:30 2:37 2:15 2:48 2:03 3:03 2:57 3:10 2:59 2:59 2:31 3:37 2:44 3:05 3:11 2:53 2:35 2:37 3:15 3:01 3:00 2:55 2:19 3:23 3:03 2:58 3:08 2:50 2:58 2:07 2:55 2:42 3:23 3:23 2:50 3:43 4:20 3:56 3:38 3:31 2:51 3:25 3:29 2:26 3:24 2:41 3:01 3:02 3:11 2:30 3:20 2:40 2:50
* = Conference game @ = Turner Field, Atlanta + = SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala. ~ = NCAA Tallahassee Regional, Tallahassee, Fla. () extra inning game Inning-By-Inning Georgia Opponents
1 72 41
2 40 33
3 56 47
4 41 45
5 55 29
6 49 46
7 59 37
8 56 50
9 24 36
Ex 1 1
Total 453 365
Home Attendance: School Record 93,360 (32 dates avg. = School Record 2,917; Away Attendance: 135,076 (27 dates avg. = 5,002); Total Attendance: 228,436 (59 dates avg. = 3,871)
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Bulldog All-Americans 18 All-Americans 1946 1955 1977 1978 1982 1986 1987 1989 1990 2000 2001 2006 2008
Charley Trippi (SS) Reggie Andrews (SS) Dave Lanning (3B) Bubba Kizer (SS) Rick Fuentes (OF) Cris Carpenter (RHP) Derek Lilliquist (LHP) Cris Carpenter (RHP) Dave Fleming (LHP) Roger Miller (C) Dave Fleming (LHP) Brian Jester (DH) J.R. Showalter (SS) Jeff Keppinger (SS) Jeff Keppinger (SS) Jeffrey Carswell (RHP) Joshua Fields (RHP) Joey Side (OF) Josh Morris (1B) Gordon Beckham (SS)
2009
Joshua Fields (RHP) Rich Poythress (1B)
1983
Rick Fuentes (OF) Jeff Treadway (2B) Cris Carpenter (RHP) Derek Lilliquist (LHP) Roger Miller (C) Dave Fleming (LHP) Brian Powell (RHP) Brian Rainwater (OF) Doc Brooks (DH) Jeff Keppinger (SS) Lee Mitchell (3B) Will Startup (LHP) Josh Morris (1B) Joshua Fields (RHP) Gordon Beckham (SS) Joshua Fields (RHP) Bryce Massanari (C) Rich Poythress (1B)
1987 1988 1990 1995 2000 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2009 1985 1986 1990 1993 1995 1996 1998 1999 1999 2002 2003 2004 2006 2009
Academic All-Americans (voted on by *CoSIDA)
(honored 38 times)
ABCA ABCA (2) ABCA (3) ABCA (2) ABCA (3) BA (3) BA%, ABCA, TSN BA(2), ABCA (2) BA (2), ABCA (3) ABCA (3) ABCA (3), BA (3) ABCA (2) ABCA (2) ABCA(3), CB(3) BA(2) CB(3) NCBWA (2), BA (3) BA (3) CBF BA, CB, NCWBA ABCA CB, NCBWA BA(2), ABCA(2) BA, CB, NCWBA, ABCA(2)
2009 All-American Rich Poythress
To be eligible to become a member of the ESPN Magazine Academic All-America team, a college scholarathlete must be nominated by his sports information director, hold a minimum of 3.20 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, be a starter or key reserve on the varsity and reached sophomore athletic and academic standing. There are eight geographic districts across the country. Scholar-athletes must be first named to the AllDistrict team and then they will be placed on the national ballot for consideration to determine the Lance national Academic All-America Team. Shannon 1970: 1971: 1980: 1982: 1998: 2008:
Bob Cannon (RHP/3B) Mike Harrelson (OF) Jeff Pyburn (OF) Rick Fuentes (OF) Lance Shannon (OF) Gordon Beckham (SS), 2nd Team
*CoSIDA=College Sports Information Directors of America
17 Preseason All-Americans (honored 21 times)
CB BA BA BA BA BA, CB BA NCBWA BA CB BA CB, NCBWA CB, NCBWA NCBWA BA BA(2) NCBWA (2) CB (2)
Gordon Beckham
21 Freshman All-Americans (honored 27 times)
Ron Wenrich (OF) Derek Lilliquist (LHP) Roger Miller (C) Stan Payne (LHP) Ray Suplee (OF) Pete Arenas (SS) Brian Powell (RHP) Chris Stowers (OF) Joey Cranford (2B) Zack Frachiseur (RHP) Mark Thornhill (3B) Doc Brooks (C) Jeff Keppinger (SS) Marshall Szabo (2B) Clint Sammons (C) Michael Hyle (RHP) Josh Morris (1B) Joey Side (OF) Gordon Beckham (SS) Nathan Moreau (LHP) Colby May (3B)
*BA BA BA BA BA, CB CB BA, CB CB CB BA CB BA, CB BA, CB CB CB BA BA, CB CB BA, CB CB CB
Jeff Keppinger
Derek Lilliquist
Jeff Treadway
Dave Fleming
ABCA=American Baseball Coaches Association; BA=Baseball America, CB=Collegiate Baseball; CBF=College Baseball Foundation (est. 2006); NCBWA=National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association; TSN=The Sporting News; %Baseball America Pitcher of the Year; *Baseball America Freshman-of-the-Year.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Georgia MVPs/USA Team Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000(2)
GEORGIA BULLDOG MVPs
Bulldog, Pos. .......................... Avg. Kirby Campanella, 3b ............... .300 Bob Cannon, rhp/3b ................. .400 Mike Harrelson, cf .................... .331 Jim Carter, c ............................. .346 Billy Griffith, 1b ......................... .348 Frank Wilson, 2b/ss .................. .327 Larry Littleton, cf ....................... .331 Bubba Wilson, 1b ..................... .349 Don Clatterbuck, 2b.................. .340 Don Clatterbuck, 2b.................. .356 David Lanning, 3b .................... .343 Rodney Bellamy, ss .................. .415 Peyton Mosher, rhp .................. David Jackson, 3b .................... .381 Jeff Treadway, 2b ..................... .392 Jeff Rutter, of ............................ .386 Marty Brown, of ........................ .373 Jimmy Harrell, ss ...................... .337 Derek Lilliquist, lhp/dh .............. .300 Roger Miller, c .......................... .279 Roger Miller, c .......................... .371 Dave Fleming, lhp .................... - Doug Radziewicz, 1b................ .370 Blaise Kozeniewski, ss/rhp ....... .365 John Yselonia, 1b ..................... .308 Pete Arenas, ss ........................ .299 Todd Crane, of .......................... .340 Chris Stowers, of ...................... .370 Chris Crawford, of/rhp .............. .319 Andy Osbolt, 1b/c ..................... .327 Josh Hudson, 2b ...................... .387 Jeff Keppinger, ss ..................... .365 Chris Clark, rhp ....................... 2001(2) Jeff Keppinger, ss ..................... .389 Jeremy Brown, rhp .................. 2002(2) Chaz Lytle, of ........................... .387 Matt Woods, rhp ....................... - 2003(2) David Coffey, of ........................ .355 Michael Hyle, rhp...................... - 2004(2) Justin Holmes, ss ..................... .332 Will Startup, lhp ........................ 2005 Bobby Felmy, of........................ .307 2006(2) Joey Side, of............................. .352 Rip Warren, lhp......................... 2007(2) Jonathan Wyatt, cf.................... .323 Nathan Moreau, lhp .................. - 2008 Gordon Beckham, ss ................ .411 2009 Rich Poythress, 1b ................... .376
HR 1 0 1 1 3 1 12 4 1 4 4 6 7 8 12 15 11 19 7 10 - 4 11 15 3 3 12 13 23 2 6 18 3 - 9 - 8 6 13 6 - 28 25
RBI 13 4 17 17 25 10 48 43 22 34 34 35 53 41 43 62 38 63 35 68 - 49 52 51 38 37 57 54 46 36 47 73 38 - 40 - 56 31 54 37 - 77 86
Note: From 2000-04 and in 2006-07, a player and pitcher were selected.
W-L 7-3 - - - 9-3 - - 14-3 - 12-6 1-3 0-0 - - - 7-5 7-4 3-2 6-1 - 7-2 - 8-3 - 6-2 -
ERA 1.94 2.38 2.24 2.86 2.86 1.50 5.55 4.50 4.46 3.32 2.22 3.25 4.65 -
Rich Poythress set a school record with 86 RBI in 2009 and captured the team’s triple crown.
USA BASEBALL TEAM
USA Baseball, based in Durham, N.C., is the national governing body of amateur baseball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The organization selects, trains, and supports the USA Baseball Team and the USA Baseball Junior Team which participates in international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships. While the first official exhibition baseball game in the Olympics was a 1912 contest in Stockholm, Sweden, reports exist that an unrecognized baseball game was played at the 1904 Games in St. Louis, Mo. A number of single game exhibitions were also played played at the 1936, 1952, 1956, and 1964 1964 Olympic Games. The 1992 Games in Barcelona was the debut of baseball as a medal sport.
Bulldog catcher Clint Sammons was a part of the 2002 USA Team.
Georgia pitcher Brian Powell was a member of the 1994 USA squad that had six SEC players.
OLYMPIC TEAM
1936
Henry Wagnon, C (Bostwick, Ga.)
1987
Cris Carpenter, LHP (Sarasota, Fla.)
1989
Dave Fleming, LHP (Mahopac, N.Y.)
1994
Brian Powell, RHP (Bainbridge, Ga.)
Wagnon was one of 22 delegates to the International Sports Congress whose members demonstrated American Games to other nations in Berlin. Although other countries had planned to send teams for the baseball tournament, none of them did. So, the USA squad split into two teams and played a night game before a world-record crowd reported to be over 125,000. The World Amateurs defeated the USA Olympics 6-5.
USA SUMMER TEAM
(1.37 ERA, 5 SV, 59.1 IP, 69 Ks, USA Record 32 games pitched) Team: 34-9, Silver Medal in Pan Am Games and Intercon. Cup (*6-3, (*6-3, 6.32 ERA, 14 G, 8 GS), *Team-high 6 wins. Team: 27-17, 6th in Intercontinental Cup (1-5) Team:
(2-2, (2-2, 4.76 ERA, 9 G, 7 GS) Opening Night Starter, beat Nicaragua 7-4 in Millington, Tenn. Team: 24-13, 4-4 in World Championships, 6th Place Championships, 2002 Clint Sammons, C (Stone Mountain, Ga.) (8 games, 5 starts before hit by a pitch in a game that broke his wrist and (8 ended his tour. Perfect fielding percentage with 63 putouts, 11 assists, threw ended out 33% of runners, two pickoffs, batted .100-0-2 in 20 at bats); Team: 23-7, out 2nd at FISU World Championships
USA National Fall/Summer Team Trials
Cecil Tanner pitched for the USA18U Team in the summer of 2008
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1997: Zack Frachiseur, RHP (Conyers, Ga.) 2000: Jeff Keppinger, SS (Auburn, Ga.)
USA 18U National Team
2008: Cecil Tanner, RHP (Waycross, Ga.)
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
The SEC
2008 SEC CHAMPIONS College World Series: 2nd
GEORGIA’S SIX SEC TITLES
1933 SEC: 8-1 Overall: 12-3-1 First year of the SEC; Highest conference winning percentage 1953 SEC: 12-4 Overall: 23-5 Beat Miss. St. 2-0 in a 3-game playoff between division leaders 1954 SEC: 11-4 Overall: 16-9 Beat Ole Miss 2-1 in 3-game playoff between division leaders 2001 SEC: 20-10 Overall: 49-20 Highest conference winning percentage; Advanced to CWS (T7th) 2004 SEC: 19-11 Overall: 45-23 Shared title with Arkansas (same win%); Advanced to CWS (T3rd) 2008 SEC: 20-9-1 Overall: 45-25-1 Highest conference winning percentage; Advanced to CWS Finals (2nd) Note: In 1987, Georgia finished the regular season with the best SEC mark at 18-8 but the SEC title went to league tournament winner Miss. State. MSU went 4-0 in the tournament after going 13-13 during the year. Starting in 1988, the SEC title went to the regular season champion and the tournament winner received the league’s automatic NCAA bid. Note: Georgia has won five SEC Eastern Division titles (1955, 1975, 2001, 2004 and 2008). The SEC Championship format has varied since the incepetion of the league in 1933. Some years, the SEC has had divisions. In 1977, the league began holding an SEC Tournament following the regular season.
GEORGIA’S SEC COACH OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS
Year 1933 1953 1954 1987 2001 2004 2008
Coach W.P. White Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Steve Webber Ron Polk David Perno David Perno
SEC 8-1 12-4 11-4 18-8 20-10 19-11 20-9-1
Overall 12-3-1 23-5 16-9 42-21 47-22 45-23 45-25-1
2004 SEC CHAMPIONS College World Series: T3rd
2010 SEC MATCHUPS
March 19-21 (Fri.-Sun.) Vanderbilt at Alabama Arkansas at LSU Auburn at Georgia Mississippi State at Florida Ole Miss at Kentucky Tennessee at South Carolina March 26-28 (Fri.-Sun.) Alabama at Arkansas South Carolina at Auburn Florida at Ole Miss Georgia at Mississippi State Kentucky at Vanderbilt LSU at Tennessee April 2-4 (Fri.-Sun.) Auburn at Alabama Kentucky at Arkansas Vanderbilt at Florida Georgia at LSU Tennessee at Ole Miss Mississippi State at South Carolina April 9-11 (Fri.-Sun.) Alabama at Kentucky Arkansas at Mississippi State LSU at Auburn Florida at Tennessee Ole Miss at Georgia South Carolina at Vanderbilt April 16-18 (Fri.-Sun.) Alabama @ LSU Georgia at Arkansas Auburn at Vanderbilt Florida at Kentucky Ole Miss at South Carolina Tennessee at Miss. State April 23-25 (Fri.-Sun.) Mississippi State at Alabama Arkansas at Florida Kentucky at Auburn South Carolina at Georgia LSU at Ole Miss Vanderbilt at Tennessee
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
April 30-May 2 (Fri.-Sun.) Alabama at South Carolina Auburn at Arkansas LSU at Florida Georgia at Vanderbilt Kentucky at Tennessee Ole Miss at Mississippi State May 7-9 (Fri.-Sun.) Florida at Alabama Arkansas at Ole Miss Mississippi State at Auburn Tennessee at Georgia South Carolina at Kentucky Vanderbilt at LSU May 14-16 (Fri.-Sun.) Ole Miss at Alabama South Carolina at Arkansas Tennessee at Auburn Georgia at Florida LSU at Kentucky Vanderbilt at Mississippi State May 20-22 (Thurs.-Sat.) Alabama at Tennessee Arkansas at Vanderbilt Auburn at Ole Miss Florida at South Carolina Kentucky at Georgia Mississippi State at LSU
POSTSEASON
May 26-30 (Wed.-Sun.) SEC Tournament Regions Park, Hoover, Ala. June 4-7 (Fri.-Mon.) NCAA Regionals Campus Sites, TBA June 11-14 (Fri.-Mon.) NCAA Super Regionals Campus Sites, TBA June 19-30 (Sat.-Wed.) College World Series Omaha, Neb.
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The SEC THIS IS SEC BASEBALL
The Southeastern Conference, with its storied 76-year history of athletic achievements and academic excellence, has built perhaps the greatest tradition of intercollegiate competition of any league in the country since its inception in 1933. The SEC posted another tremendous season in 2009 as the conference had eight teams earn NCAA postseason bids. LSU and Arkansa advanced to the 2009 College World Series, and the Tigers claimed their sixth national title. An SEC squad has now appeared in the CWS 24 of the last 25 years. LSU and Ole Miss shared the SEC title with a 20-10 conference record and the Tigers claimed the SEC Tournament crown too. “Pack the Parks” Year after year, the SEC continues to be the benchmark in college baseball attendance.The SEC drew 1,885,171 fans in 2009. The SEC and its member schools own virtually all regular season, conference tournament, NCAA Regional and Super Regional attendance records. The SEC has led all conferences in total and average attendance for the past 13 seasons.
Colby May 2009 SEC All-Freshman
2009 SEC STANDINGS
Eastern Division &Florida S. Carolina Georgia Vanderbilt Kentucky Tennessee
SEC 19-11 17-13 15-15 12-17 12-18 11-19
PCT. .633 .567 .500 .414 .400 .367
ALL 42-22 40-23 38-24 37-27 28-26 26-29
PCT. .656 .635 .627 .578 .519 .473
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PCT. .667 .667 .621 .483 .367 .310
ALL 56-17 44-20 37-21 41-24 31-25 25-29
PCT. .767 .688 .638 .631 .554 .463
The MLB Draft In 2009, 40 former SEC players were listed on MLB opening day 25-man rosters. Four SEC players were taken in the first round of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft Western Division SEC With those eight selections, the SEC has now had a first round pick in each year since 1991 %#@LSU 20-10 and 80 total in the first round during that time. #Ole Miss 20-10 Alabama
Arkansas 14-15 The SEC At The College World Series 11-19 The SEC has sent 38 teams to the College World Series since 1990. Nine of its 12 schools Auburn Miss. State 9-20 have been to the CWS in that span, winning seven titles. Georgia won the first baseball national title for the SEC in 1990 while LSU has collected six #SEC Co-Champion and SEC Western Division Co-Champititles since then in Omaha. There have been four runner-up finishes including Georgia in 2008. on; %SEC Tournament Champion; @NCAA Champion
Did You Know? Since 1990, 130 SEC squads have been invited to the NCAA Tournament, an average of over six per season. The SEC set an NCAA record in 2004, 2005 and 2008 with nine teams earning postseason trips. The SEC also had an NCAA record five teams earn regional host sites in 2004 and 2005. The SEC boasts 11 former National Players of the Year, nine Baseball America Coach of the Year (Georgia’s David Perno won it in 2004) and seven Collegiate Baseball Coach of the Year honors. Georgia’s Joshua Fields was named the NCBWA Stopper of the Year as the top closer. The SEC has sent nine of its 12 schools to the College World Series since 1990, the most squads from a conference to appear in Omaha since that time. In 2008, Georgia became the first school to sweep the following SEC honors in the same season: Player of the Year (Gordon Beckham), Pitcher of the Year (Joshua Fields), Scholar Athlete of the Year (Gordon Beckham) and Coach of the Year (David Perno).
SEC Player of the Year: Kent Matthes, UA SEC Pitcher of the Year: Louis Coleman, LSU SEC Co-Freshman of the Year: Preston Tucker, UF; Matty Ott, LSU SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year: Ben Jones, AU SEC Coach of the Year: Paul Manieri, LSU
ALL-SEC First Team
1B: Rich Poythress, UGA 2B (tie): Josh Adams, UF; Ross Wilson, UA 3B: Jake Smith, UA SS (tie): Josh Rutledge, UA; Brian Harris, VU C: Blake Forsythe, ARK OF (3): Kent Matthes, UA Avery Barnes, UF Jordan Henry, OM DH: Blake Dean, LSU P (2): Louis Coleman, LSU Austin Hyatt, UA RP: Matty Ott, LSU
All-SEC 2nd Team Bulldogs
Bryce Massanari, C
SEC All-Defensive Team Bulldogs
Rich Poythress 2009 All-SEC and All-SEC Defensive Teams
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Rich Poythress, 1B Trevor Holder, RHP
SEC All Freshman Bulldogs
Colby May, 3B
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
All-SEC Honors GEORGIA’S ALL-SEC SELECTIONS Starting in 1986, league coaches selected a 1st and 2nd team. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1959 1961 1962 1963 1970 1973 1975
Joshua Fields: 2008 SEC Pitcher of the Year
1977 1978 1979
Billy Henderson, rf Billy Henderson, rf Jim Umbricht, ss Harry Babcock, rf Reggie Andrews, ss Jack Roberts, p Reggie Andrews, ut Reggie Andrews, ss Allen Parrish, p Sonny Saye, 1b Wendall Tarleton, lf Tommy Lewis, lf Milledge White, ut Ronnie Braddock, of Ronnie Braddock, of Bob Cannon, p Billy Griffith, 1b Larry Littleton, of Bubba Wilson, of Bubba Kizer, ut David Lanning, 3b Bubba Kizer, ss David Lanning, 3b Joe Stewart, of Rodney Bellamy, ss Buck Belue, of David Lanning, ut
Gordon Beckham: 2008 SEC Player of the Year and SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year
Bryce Massanari 2008 & ’09 All-SEC 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
Justin Holmes All-SEC Eastern Division
Josh Smith
(Named Only From 1957-1985) 1957 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1975
1976 1977
Jim Callaway, 2b Wendall Tarleton, lf Tommy Vandiver, of Milledge White, 3b Ron Braddock, of Joe Gher, 1b Joey Miller, ss Ronnie Braddock, of Don Pierce, p Tom Reid, ut Bob O’Callaghan, of Kit Bradshaw, of Bobby Etter, of Buddy Copeland, p Jim Simpson, of Bill Miller, of Bob Cannon, p Mike Harrelson, of Arch Johnson, ut Jim Carter, c Billy Griffith, 1b Bill Ivie, p Larry Littleton, of Micky Register, p Bubba Wilson, of Bubba Wilson, ut Chuck Fore, p Bubba Kizer, ss David Lanning, 3b
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
1984 1985
Don Clatterbuck, ut Bubba Kizer, ut David Lanning, 3b Joe Stewart, of Rodney Bellamy, ss Buck Belue, of David Lanning, 3b Rodney Bellamy, ss Jeff Pyburn, of Peyton Mosher, p Bob White, c Mike Wirth, of Buck Belue, of Rick Fuentes, of David Jackson, 3b Jeff Treadway, 2b Mike Wirth, 1b Ron Bunnell, c Rick Fuentes, of Jeff LeRiger, ss Jeff Treadway, 2b Marty Brown, dh Dennis Chastain, p Jeff Rutter, of Marty Brown, dh Paul Somogye, 3b Ron Wenrich, of
1987 1988 1989 1990
Rodney Bellamy, ss Jeff Pyburn, of Peyton Mosher, p Bob White, c Mike Wirth, of Buck Belue, of Rick Fuentes, of David Jackson, ut Mike Wirth, 1b Jeff LeRiger, ss Jeff Treadway, 2b Dennis Chastain, p Jeff Rutter, of Ron Wenrich, of Jimmy Harrell, ss Cris Carpenter, p Derek Lilliquist, p (2) Derek Lilliquist, p Scott Bohlke, of (2) Cris Carpenter, p (2) Steve Carter, of (2) Roger Miller, c (2) Donn Perno, 2b (2) Roger Miller, c (2) Dave Fleming, p Roger Miller, c J.R. Showalter, ss Dave Fleming, p Brian Jester, dh J.R. Showalter, ss
1992 1995 1996 1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2008 2009
Jeff Cooper, 3b (2) Blaise Kozeiewski, ss Ray Suplee, of Todd Crane, of (2) Brian Powell, p (2) Chris Stowers, of Brian Rainwater, of Josh Hudson, 2b (2) Jeff Keppinger, ss Doc Brooks, dh Andy Neufeld, 3b (2) Jeff Keppinger, ss (2) Jeffrey Carswell, rhp (2) Chaz Lytle, of Jeffrey Carswell, rhp (2) Josh Smith, 3b Will Startup, lhp Justin Holmes, ss (2) Josh Morris, 1b (2) Marshall Szabo, 2b (2) Joshua Fields, rhp (1) Josh Morris, 1b (2) Joey Side, of (2) Gordon Beckham, ss (1) Bryce Massanari, c (1) Joshua Fields, rhp (1) Trevor Holder, rhp (2) Stephen Dodson, rhp (2) Rich Poythress, 1b (1) Bryce Massanari, dh (2)
SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The SEC began naming a player of the week in 1985 and in 1987 made it a player and pitcher award. In 2006, the SEC added a Freshman of the Week too. SEC Player of the Week (Since 1985) 1985 Kerry St. Clair (4/2) 1986 Derek Lilliquist (3/31) 1987 Roger Miller (3/16) Pete Freeman (4/20) 1988 J.R. Showalter (4/5) 1989 J.R. Showalter (4/3) Roger Miller (5/8) 1990 Jeff Cooper (3/27) Brian Jester (4/17) J.R. Showalter (5/8) 1992 Blaise Kozeniewski (3/30) Ray Suplee (5/4) 1994 Chris Stowers (4/18) 2000 Doc Brooks (4/3) 2003 Justin McClain (5/12)
2004 2006 2008 2009
Justin Holmes (5/10) Matt Robbins (3/13) Gordon Beckham(3/17) Gordon Beckham(3/24) Rich Poythress (3/30)
SEC Pitcher of the Week (Since 1987) 1987 Derek Lilliquist (3/23) Cris Carpenter (4/13) Derek Lilliquist (5/4) 1989 Dave Fleming (3/26) 1990 Dave Fleming (5/1) 1991 Jim Musselwhite (5/5) 1993 Alex Barylak (4/5) 1994 Brian Powell (5/9) 1997 Josh Gandy (4/14)
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
1999 2000 2001 2004 2006 2007 2008
Cliff Brand (3/15) Chris Clark (3/13) Scott Murphy (4/19) Jeffrey Carswell (4/30) Will Startup (4/5) Brooks Brown (2/27) Brooks Brown (4/24) Mickey Westphal (5/1) Nathan Moreau (5/7) Joshua Fields (4/7)
SEC Freshman of the Week (Since 2006) 2006 Nathan Moreau (5/8) 2009 Johnathan Taylor (2/23)
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Academic All-SEC SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL (1984-2009)
In 1984, the SEC developed the Academic Baseball Honor Roll. The new format was adopted to recognize those athletes who had a 3.0 grade point average (either cumulative or during the past year), and had 24 semester or 26 quarter hours countable toward a degree. Prior to the 1996-97 season, the SEC dropped the requirement of earning a letter for that season. Starting in 2002, the recipients were chosen from the previous calendar year.
Steve Esmonde
2001 2002
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
1998 1999 2000
Robert Cogan, p Kevin Finn, of Scott Bohlke, p Robert Cogan, p Scott Bohlke, p Read Davis, p Darren Howard, lf Scott Bohlke, of Matt Hoitsma, p Rich Bielski, of Matt Hoitsma, p Roger Miller, c Jeff Cooper, 3b Matt Hoitsma, p Brian Jester, dh Ray Suplee, of Blaise Kozeniewski, ss John Yselonia, 1b Chris Ciaccio, p Todd Crane, of Darren Hamrick, 1b Chris Ciaccio, p Todd Crane, of Michael Toci, c Chad Whittemore, c Chris Hays, 1b Lance Shannon, of Chris Hays, 1b Kyle Hudlow, 2b David Lamberth, ss/2b Troy Davis, lhp Chris Hays, 1b
2003
2004
2005
2006
Matt Steele, rhp Mark Thornhill, 3b Jon Armitage, ss/2b Shaun Helmey, rhp David Lamberth, 2b/ss Kyle Magee, rhp Mark Thornhill, 1b Jon Armitage, ss Shaun Helmey, rhp Kyle Magee, rhp Mark Thornhill, 1b Brad Whitfield, c Matt Woods, rhp Jon Armitage, of Chris Anderson, rhp Matt Cavender, 1b David Coffey, of Kris Edge, of Justin Holmes, ss Kyle Keen, of Brad Mathews, lhp Justin McClain, 1b William Sartain, rhp Chad Thornhill, 1b Chris Webb, rhp Matt Woods, rhp Justin Holmes, ss Winton Mays, 3b Ryan Pittmon, of Will Startup, lhp Chad Thornhill, 1b Rip Warren, lhp Chris Webb, rhp Brooks Brown, rhp Joey Carroll, rhp Johnny Dobbs, rhp Winton Mays, 3b Adam McDaniel, 3b Matt Olson, of Matt Robbins, c/dh Will Startup, lhp Joey Carroll, rhp Bobby Felmy, of Joshua Fields, rhp Adam McDaniel, rhp Matt Olson, of
Academic All-SEC (1971-83)
The Academic All-SEC team, named from 1971-83, was developed to recognize the outstanding athletes who are also outstanding students. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must: 1) have a 3.0 grade point average for either the past year or for their career; 2) be a sophomore or higher in academic classification; and 3) have 24 semester hours countable toward a degree. 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1977 1978
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Mike Harrelson, cf Phil Baker, 3b Richard Groover, ut Alan Okun, p Phil Baker, 3b Steve Carp, rf Jim Turner, cf Sparky Wilson, ss Charles Winslette, dh Phil Baker, ut Bill Ivie, p Bubba Kizer, ss No team was named
1979 1980
1981 1982 1983
Jeff Pyburn, cf Ken Rabun, p Bob White, c Bubba Chrismer, rf Wade McKinney, p Jeff Pyburn, cf Gene Richie, p Bob White, c Mark Harris, p Bob White, c Rick Fuentes, rf Craig Kizer, p none
2007
2008
2009
Matt Robbins, c/dh Miles Starr, inf Rip Warren, lhp Gordon Beckham, ss Trevor Holder, rhp Justin Holloway, rhp Jason Leaver, lhp Adam McDaniel, rhp Matt Olson, of Ryan Peisel, 3b Miles Starr, 2b/ss Gordon Beckham, ss Matt Cerione, of Stephen Dodson, rhp Steve Esmonde, rhp John Herman, rhp Trevor Holder, rhp Jason Leaver, lhp Alex McRee, lhp Nick Montgomery, rhp Robbie O’Bryan, 1b Matt Olson, of Ryan Peisel, 3b Miles Starr, 2b/ss Ryan Woolley, rhp Steve Esmonde, rhp Justin Grimm, rhp Trevor Holder, rhp Jason Leaver, lhp Alex McRee, lhp Robbie O’Bryan, 1b Miles Starr, 2b/ss
Peter Verdin
Zach Cone
SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll (2004-09)
Starting in 2004, the SEC recognized freshman Honor Roll student-athletes who had a 3.0 grade point average and had completed 24 semester hours. 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009
Joey Carroll, rhp Adam McDaniel, ss/3b Matt Olson, of Blake Carver, lhp Joel Reeves, rhp Clay Whittemore, c Gordon Beckham, ss Justin Holloway, rhp Jason Leaver, lhp Nathan Moreau, lhp Steve Esmonde, rhp Michael Freeman, 2b Alex McRee, rhp Robbie O’Bryan, 1b Ryan Woolley, rhp Drew Haggard, rhp Zach Cone, of Chase Hawkins, lhp Zach Laughlin, rhp Michael Palazzone, rhp Kevin Ruiz, of Johnathan Taylor, of Peter Verdin, of
Four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll Miles Starr
SEC Community Service Team
Adam McDaniel SEC Community Service Team 2006-2007
Starting in 2004, the SEC recognized one student-athlete per team for their outstanding community service. 2004 Will Startup, lhp 2005 Will Startup, lhp 2006 Adam McDaniel, rhp 2007 Adam McDaniel, rhp 2008 Matt Olson, of 2009 Colby May, 3b 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
SEC Tournament History 2010 SEC Tournament
May 26-30, Regions Park, Hoover, Ala. (10,800) Dimensions: 340 Foul Lines, 385 Power Alleys, 405 to CF
For the 13th straight year, Regions Park in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, Ala., will serve as the site of the SEC Tournament. In May of 2006, it was announced that the annual event will remain in the city through the year 2011. When the patio, banquet and side grassy areas are used, capacity can grow up to 16,000. Wireless internet access was added in 2004 and concourse and signage renovation were done in 2005. A second-level pressbox expansion, new seating and an exterior facelit were part of a $4.5 million project completed in 2007. The format is an eight-team double elimination tournament that is modeled after the College World Series. The tournament field includes the top two teams from the SEC’s Eastern and Western Divisions plus four at-large bids based on conference winning percentage. The eight teams are seeded 1-8 with the two divisional champions guaranteed the top two seeds. Regions Park serves as home of the Double-A Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox) of the Southern League.
2009 SEC Tournament Attendance
Total Att. Per Game Avg. Per Session Avg. 86,048 6,146 6,156 Total Attendance Record: 124,440 (2002) Per Game Avg. Record: 9,415 (2003); Per Session Avg. Record: 9,965 (2003)
Georgia History At the SEC Tournament
Record: 25-36 in 18 appearances; Best Finish: 2nd (1985, 1986, 1989)
Did You Know?
The first two times that Georgia went 0-2 at the SECs (1987 & 1990), they advanced to the College World Series. They did it again in 2008. Georgia catcher Roger Miller was the 1989 Tournament MVP, and he is one of only four players to earn this honor and have his team not win the league title. In 2000, Georgia did not post a shutout until the tournament when it blanked Miss. State 5-0 in an elimination game. For then Georgia coach Ron Polk, it marked the first time he faced his former club, one he coached for 22 seasons before turning the program over to Pat McMahon at the end of the 1997 season. In 2004, Georgia scored one run in three games and went 1-2. The Bulldogs were blanked 6-0 by Vanderbilt’s first round draft pick Jeremy Sowers on a threehitter, then rebounded to beat #3 LSU 1-0 on a combined four-hitter (Sean Ruthven and Will Startup) and then were eliminated by #21 Florida 6-0. In 2006, Georgia won two straight elimination games by a score of 16-10 that lasted exactly 3:42. First, they routed SEC co-champion Kentucky and then came back from a 9-0 deficit to beat South Carolina. Georgia tied for third, which marked its best finish since 1989.
Bulldog SEC All-Tournament Team Members
Note: From 1978-1992, the SEC held one tournament. From 1993-95, the SEC had divisional tournaments but then returned to one tournament in 1996. Georgia did not qualify for the tournament in 1979-1984, from 1996-1999 and in 2003. 1978 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Bubba Kizer, ss Bubba Chrismer, of Ron Wenrich, of Pete Freeman, 1b Jimmy Harrell, ss Cris Carpenter, rhp Derek Lilliquist, lhp Bruce Chick, of Marc Lipson, rhp Jeff Cooper, 3b Roger Miller, c (MVP) Bruce Chick, of
1993 1994 1995 2006
Brian Jester, dh Dave Fleming, lhp Terry Weaver, 3b Rodney Close, of Alex Barylak, rhp Travis Hawkins, dh Pete Arenas, ss Jason Jacobs, c
SEC Tournament History for the Georgia Bulldogs
Tournament Records Versus Opponents 1978 (Perry Field: May 12-15, Alabama 1-2 Gainesville, Fla.) 1-2, 3rd Arkansas 1-0 Auburn d. Georgia 8-7 (12 innings); Georgia d. Florida Auburn 3-2 7-2; Miss. State d. Georgia 9-3 Florida 7-4 1985 (Alex Box Stadium: May 9-11, Baton Kentucky 3-2 Rouge, La.) 2-2, 2nd LSU 2-9 Georgia d. LSU 8-6; Miss. State d. Georgia 2-0; Miss. State 4-7 Ole Miss 1-1 Georgia d. Florida 9-8; Miss. State d. Georgia 8-3 South Carolina 2-1 1986 (Alex Box Stadium: May 9-11, Baton Tennessee 0-3 Rouge, La.) 2-2, 2nd 1-5 LSU d. Georgia 10-6; Georgia d. Auburn 11-7; Georgia Vanderbilt d. Alabama 6-4; LSU d. Georgia 8-4 1987 (Foley Field: May 14-17, Athens, Ga.) 0-2, T5th Miss State d. Georgia 6-5; LSU d. Georgia 4-2 1988 Dudy Noble Field: May 12-15, Starkville, Miss.) 2-2, T3rd Georgia d. Florida 8-3; LSU d. Georgia 7-3; Georgia d. Kentucky 5-4; Miss. State d. Georgia 4-2 (Then Tournament Record Crowd: 8,035) 1989 (McKethan Stadium: May 11-14, Gainesville, Fla.) 3-2, 2nd LSU d. Georgia 6-3; Georgia d. Auburn 9-8; Georgia d. Miss. State 15-6; Georgia d. Florida 16-1; Auburn d. Georgia 2-1 1990 (Hoover Met: May 17-20, Hoover, Ala.) 0-2, T5th Vanderbilt d. Georgia 6-3; Florida d. Georgia 6-5 1992 (Superdome: May 13-17, New Orleans, La.) 2-2, 4th Georgia d. Miss. State 6-4; Florida d. Georgia 12-5; Georgia d. Miss. State 6-3; LSU d. Georgia 5-3 1993 East (Sarge Frye Field: May 20-23, Columbia, S.C.) 2-2, 3rd Georgia d. South Carolina 3-1; Georgia d. Florida 5-0; Kentucky d. Georgia 13-3; Tennessee d. Georgia 17-8 1994 East (Hagan Stadium: May 18-22, Lexington, Ky.) 2-2, 3rd Georgia d. Florida 4-3 (10); Georgia d. Kentucky 17-5; Tennessee d. Georgia 5-2; Vanderbilt d. Georgia 6-1 1995 East (Nelson Stadium: May 18-21, Knoxville, Tenn.) 1-2, T4th Georgia d. Florida 6-4; Kentucky d. Georgia 9-8; Tennessee d. Georgia 11-0 2000 (Hoover Met: May 17-21, Hoover, Ala.) 1-2, T5th LSU d. Georgia 11-3; Georgia d. Miss. State 5-0; Alabama d. Georgia 12-4 2001 (Hoover Met: May 16-20, Hoover, Ala.) 1-2, T5th Georgia d. Auburn 8-4; Miss. State d. Georgia 8-4; USC d. Georgia 10-2 2002 (Hoover Met: May 22-26, Hoover, Ala.) 0-2, T7th Florida d. Georgia 7-2; Miss. State d. Georgia 10-3 2004 (Hoover Met: May 26-30, Hoover, Ala.) 1-2, T5th Vanderbilt d. Georgia 6-0; Georgia d. LSU 1-0; Florida d. Georgia 7-0 2006 (Hoover Met: May 24-28, Hoover, Ala.) 3-2, T3rd Vanderbilt d. Georgia 9-4; Georgia d. Kentucky 16-10; Georgia d. South Carolina 16-10; Georgia d. Vanderbilt 5-4; Vanderbilt d. Georgia 11-1 (7) 2008 (Hoover Met: May 21-25, Hoover, Ala.) 0-2, T7th Ole Miss d. Georgia 4-1; Alabama d. Georgia 5-2 2009 (Hoover Met: May 20-24, Hoover, Ala.) 2-2, T3rd Georgia d. Ole Miss 6-3; Georgia d. Arkansas 2-1 (10); LSU d. Georgia 16-0 (7); LSU d. Georgia 3-2 (7)
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Bulldog Major Leaguers A total of 33 former Bulldogs have reached the Major League level. It began with Claude Derrick for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1909. The latest Bulldog to make it to the majors was Gordon Beckham in 2009. He was one of four Bulldogs to play in the majors last season, joining Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis), Clint Sammons (Atlanta) and Jeff Keppinger (Houston). Beckham was named the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year by the Major League Baseball Players Association and by The Sporting News plus to the Topps Rookie All-Star team. Derrick played on Connie Mack’s World Championship teams in 1910 and 1911 and, while recovering from a broken ankle in Baltimore in 1912, he was the first roommate of a rookie pitcher named George Herman “Babe” Ruth. Nolen Richardson, a Georgia standout in football and basketball in the 1920s, played six years in the majors and returned to coach the Bulldogs in 1951. Johnny Rucker was featured in LIFE as a promising rookie in 1940. While many Bulldogs enjoyed success throughout their career, one who stands out is Spurgeon “Spud” Chandler. Chandler was a part of seven World Series teams for the New York Yankees, including winners of six championships. Actually, he first played in Yankee Stadium as a member of the Bulldog football team. Georgia defeated New York University 7-6 on Nov. 7, 1931. Following his graduation in 1932, the Carnesville, Ga., native spent five years in the minors before returning to Yankee Stadium as a major leaguer. In his 11-year career, his finest season came in 1943. He led the league in Wins, Earned Run Average and Complete Games, going 20-4 with a 1.64 ERA and 20 complete games. He went 2-0 with a 0.50 ERA in the 1943 World Series, winning game one and pitching a shutout in the clinching game five over St. Louis.
Gordon Beckham
MAJOR LEAGUE CAREER STATISTICS
Alf ANDERSON: At UGA from 1935-37. MLB Debut: April 10, 1941. Played for Pittsburgh in 1941, ’42, ’46. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .238 126 390 56 93 1 17 6 Gordon BECKHAM: At UGA from 2006-08. MLB Debut: June 4, 2009. Played for Chicago White Sox in 2009. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .270 103 378 58 102 14 63 7 Mitchell BOGGS: At UGA from 2003-05. MLB Debut: June 6, 2008. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008-09. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 5.38 24/15 5 5 92 55 59 0
Spud Chandler
D. Timon BOWDEN: At UGA from 1911-12. MLB Debut: Sept. 17, 1914. Played for the St. Louis Brown in 1914. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .222 7 9 0 2 0 0 0 Marty BROWN: At UGA from 1984-85. MLB Debut: Sept. 4, 1988. Played for Cincinnati from 1988-1990. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .180 35 61 3 11 0 6 0 Cris CARPENTER: At UGA from 1985-87. MLB Debut: May 14, 1988. Played for St. Louis from 1988-92, for Florida in 1993, for Texas in 1993-94, and for Milwaukee in 1996. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 3.91 291/13 27 22 414 131 252 7 Steve CARTER: At UGA from 1986-87. MLB Debut: April 16, 1989. Played for Pittsburgh from 1989-90. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .143 14 21 2 3 1 3 0
Claude Derrick
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Spud CHANDLER: At UGA from 1929-32. MLB Debut: May 6, 1937. Played for the New York Yankees from 1937-47. He played on six World Series Championship teams during this time. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 2.84 211/184 109 43 1485 463 614 6
Mitchell Boggs
Glenn DAVIS: At UGA in 1980. MLB Debut: Sept. 2, 1984. Played for Houston from 1984-90; for Baltimore from 1991-93. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .259 1015 3719 510 965 190 603 28 Claude DERRICK: At UGA from 1906-09. MLB Debut: Sept. 8, 1910. Played for Philidelphia 1910-12; for New York Yankees in 1913; for Cincinnati and Chicago in 1914 Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .242 112 326 35 79 1 33 13 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Bulldog Major Leaguers Dave FLEMING: At UGA 1988-90. MLB Debut: Aug. 6, 1991. Played for Seattle from 1991-95; for Kansas City in 1995. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 4.67 116/97 38 32 610 248 303 0
Jeff Keppinger
T. Rucker GINN: At UGA from 1911-14. MLB Debut: June 27, 1914. Played for the Cleveland Naps 1914. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .000 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
John H. SLAPPEY: At UGA in 1920. MLB Debut: Aug. 23, 1920. Played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1920. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 7.11 3/1 0 1 6.1 4 1 0
Ken HOLLOWAY: At UGA in 1918. MLB Debut: Aug. 27, 1922. Played for Detroit from 1922-28; for Cleveland 1929-30; for New York Yankees in 1930 ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 4.40 285/111 64 52 1160 397 293 18
Chris STOWERS: At UGA from 1993-96. MLB Debut: July 10, 1999. Played for the Montreal Expos in 1999. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .000 4 2 0 0 0 0 0
Jim HUNTER: At UGA in 1985. MLB Debut: May 17, 1991. Played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1991. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 7.26 86/0 0 5 31 17 14 0
Homer THOMPSON: At UGA from 1910-12. MLB Debut: Oct. 5, 1912. Played for the New York Highlanders in 1912. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jeff KEPPINGER: At UGA from 1999-2001. MLB Debut: Aug. 21, 2004. Played for the N.Y. Mets in 2004; Kansas City in 2006; Cincinnati Reds in 2007-08; Houston Astros in 2009. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .279 350 1181 139 329 20 121 7
Clint Sammons
Jim UMBRICHT: At UGA from 1950-52. MLB Debut:Sept. 26, 1959. Played for Pittsburgh from 195961; for Houston from 1962-63. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 3.06 88/7 9 5 194 71 133 3
Larry LITTLETON: At UGA from 1975-76. MLB Debut: April 12, 1981. Played for the Cleveland Indians in 1981. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .000 26 23 2 0 0 1 0
Mark WATSON: At UGA in 1996. MLB Debut: May 19, 2000. Played for Cleveland in 2000; for Seattle in 2002; for Cincinnati in 2003. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 10.95 11/0 1 1 12.1 7 7 0
MLB TRIVIA: Larry Littleton and former St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Michael Potter hold the MLB record for most career at bats by a non-pitcher without a hit. Littleton made the Indians 1981 team out of spring training. He made his debut in game two that season, pinchhitting in the ninth inning. He grounded out to eventual Hall of Famer Robin Yount. His lone RBI came on a bases-loaded line out off Minnesota’s Jerry Koosman that Mickey Hatcher ran down. Most of his at-bats came as a pinch-hitter, and he started just four games over a 45day span. Still, the Bulldog graduate made it to the top.
Brian POWELL: At UGA from 1993-95. MLB Debut: June 27, 1998. Played for Detroit Tigers in 1998; for Houston Astros in 2000-01; for Detroit in 2002; for San Francisco Giants in 2003; for Philadelphia Phillies in 2004. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 5.94 59/34 7 18 219.2 90 120 0
T. Carl THOMPSON: At UGA from 1911-12. MLB Debut: June 5, 1912. Played for the New York Highlanders in 1912. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 6.06 7/2 0 2 32.2 13 15 0 Jeff TREADWAY: At UGA from 1982-83. MLB Debut: Sept. 4, 1987. Played for Cincinnati from 1987-88, for Atlanta from 1989-91, for Cleveland from 1992-93, for Los Angeles from 1994-95, and for Montreal in 1995. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .281 762 2119 244 596 28 208 14
Derek LILLIQUIST: At UGA from 1985-87. MLB Debut: April 13, 1989. Played for Atlanta 1989-90; for San Diego 1990-91; for Cleveland 1992-94, for Boston 1995; for Cincinnati in 1996. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 4.13 262/52 25 34 484 134 261 17
Jefferson McCLESKEY: At UGA in 1909. MLB Debut: Sept. 8, 1913. Played for the Boston Braves in 1913. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .000 2 3 0 0 0 0 0
Clint SAMMONS: At UGA from 2002-04. MLB Debut: Sept. 12, 2007. Played for Atlanta Braves in 2007-09. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .176 31 68 3 12 1 4 0 Chick SHIVER: At UGA from 1926-28. MLB Debut: April 14, 1931. Played for Detroit in 1931; for Cincinnati in 1934. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .191 21 68 8 13 2 6 1
Robby HAMMOCK: At UGA in 1998. MLB Debut: April 11, 2003. Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003-04 and ’06-’08. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .255 180 479 62 122 12 48 6
Donald O. LASSETTER: At UGA 1952 (frosh). MLB Debut: Sept. 21, 1957. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1957. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .154 4 13 2 2 0 0 0
Fred SALE: At UGA from 1922-24. MLB Debut: June 30, 1924. Played for Pittsburgh in 1924. ERA G/GS W L IP BB K SV 0.00 1/0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0
Nolen RICHARDSON: At UGA from 1924-26. MLB Debut: April 16, 1929. Played for Detroit in 1929 and 1931-32, for the Yankees in 1935, and for Cincinnati from 1938-39. He also played on a World Series team. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .247 168 473 39 117 0 45 8 Johnny RUCKER: At UGA from 1936-38. MLB Debut:April 16, 1940. Played for the New York Giants 1940-41, and from 1943-46. Avg. G AB R H HR RBI SB .272 705 2617 354 711 21 214 35
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Robby Hammock
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Pro Draft History BULLDOG DRAFT FAST FACTS
The University of Georgia led the nation in 2009 with 11 players selected in the amateur draft. Georgia has had eight first-rounders in school history including two in 2008: Larry Littleton, OF (1976/Secondary phase/6th overall), Jeff Pyburn, OF (1980/5th overall), Cris Carpenter, RHP (1987/14th overall), Derek Lilliquist, LHP (1987/6th overall), Kendall Rhine, RHP (1992/37th overall) Brooks Brown, RHP (2006/34th overall), Gordon Beckham, SS (2008/8th overall) and Joshua Fields, RHP (2008/20th overall). The Bulldogs have a string of 37 straight seasons with at least one player signing a professional contract. Year 1966 1967 1968 1970 1971 1973 1974 1975 1976
Pro Player, Pos. Organization/Round Mike Wysocki, RHP..............................San Francisco Giants (26th) Randy Kohn, C .....................................Los Angeles Dodgers (4th/SP) Buddy Copeland, RHP ........................Oakland Athletics (7th) Kit Bradshaw, OF .................................Atlanta Braves (FA) Mike Harrelson, OF-2B .......................Los Angeles Dodgers (25th) Gary Nevinger, RHP.............................New York Mets (3rd) Jim Turner, SS .....................................Cincinnati Reds (28th) Mark Saber, SS-3B ..............................Pittsburgh Pirates 20th) Larry Littleton, OF ................................Pittsburgh Pirates (1st/SP) Bubba Wilson, 1B ................................Cleveland Indians (15th) 1977 Chuck Fore, RHP .................................Toronto Blue Jays (Expn. draft) 1978 Bubba Kizer, SS ...................................Chicago Cubs (3rd) Chris Dilorenzo, RHP ...........................Kansas City Royals (FA) Brad Pager, 3B .....................................Detroit Tigers (FA) 1979 David Lanning, 3B ................................Los Angeles Dodgers (2nd) Scott Benedict, C .................................New York Yankees (2nd/SP) Ken Rabun, RHP..................................Atlanta Braves (FA) 1980 Jeff Pyburn, OF ....................................San Diego Padres (1st) Rodney Bellamy, SS ............................San Diego Padres(15th) 1981 Peyton Mosher, RHP............................Los Angeles Dodgers (12th) Glenn Davis, 1B ...................................Houston Astros (*1st/SP) 1982 Buck Belue, OF ....................................Montreal Expos (6th) Craig Kizer, RHP ..................................Houston Astros (FA) 1983 Hugh Kemp, RHP.................................Cincinnati Reds (13th) Jeff LeRiger, SS ...................................Baltimore Orioles (23rd) Ron Bunnell, C .....................................Atlanta Braves (37th) Glen Davis, 1B .....................................Texas Rangers (42nd) Jeff Treadway, 2B.................................Cincinnati Reds (FA) 1984 John Lastinger, 1B ...............................Minnesota Twins (11th) Dennis Chastain, LHP ..........................New York Yankees (12th) Rick Fuentes, OF .................................Chicago White Sox (FA) 1985 Marty Brown, 3B ..................................Cincinnati Reds (12th) Doug Givler, RHP .................................Seattle Mariners (21st) Kerry St. Clair, OF ................................Toronto Blue Jays (24th) Jim Hunter, RHP ..................................Montreal Expos (Sec./1st) Pete Rodriguez, 1B-C ..........................Los Angeles Dodgers (FA) Larry Lyons, RHP .................................Atlanta Braves (FA) 1986 1987 Derek Lilliquist, LHP .............................Atlanta Braves (1st) Cris Carpenter, RHP ............................St. Louis Cardinals (1st) Steve Carter, OF ..................................Pittsburgh Pirates (17th) Pete Freeman, C-1B ............................Pittsburgh Pirates (21st) Donn Perno, 2B ...................................San Francisco Giants (39th) Scott Bohlke, OF ..................................Atlanta Braves (40th) Scott Broadfoot, RHP ...........................St. Louis Cardinals (FA) 1988 Steve Muh, LHP ...................................Minnesota Twins (14th) 1989 Roger Miller, C .....................................San Francisco Giants (14th) Marc Lipson, RHP ................................Minnesota Twins (FA) Jim Potts, RHP .....................................Milwaukee Brewers (FA) 1990 Dave Fleming, LHP ..............................Seattle Mariners (3rd) Bruce Chick, OF ...................................Boston Red Sox (8th) J.R. Showalter, SS ...............................California Angels (10th) Tommy Owen, C ..................................Atlanta Braves (55th) Rich Bielski, OF ...................................Salt Lake Trappers (FA) Brian Jester, 1B ....................................Atlanta Braves (FA) Joe Kelly, LHP ......................................Los Angeles Dodgers (FA) Jeff Cooper, 3B ...................................Salt Lake Trappers (FA) 1991 Doug Radziewicz, 1B ...........................St. Louis Cardinals (48th) 1992 Kendall Rhine, RHP .............................Houston Astros (1st) Ray Suplee, OF ...................................New York Yankees (6th) Stan Payne, LHP..................................Oakland Athletics (12th) Blaise Kozeniewski, SS .......................New York Yankees (16th) Jay Cranford, 3B ..................................Pittsburgh Pirates (21st) Terry Childers, C ..................................New York Mets (FA)
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Jim Musselwhite, RHP .........................New York Yankees (7th) John Yselonia, 1B ................................Pittsburgh Pirates (30th) Alex Barylak, RHP................................Chicago Cubs (34th) Brian Powell, RHP................................Detroit Tigers (2nd) Todd Crane, OF ...................................Philadelphia Phillies (26th) Joey Cranford, 2B ................................Minnesota Twins (10th) Chris Stowers, OF ................................Montreal Expos (19th) Pete Arenas, SS ...................................Florida Marlins (29th) Josh Gandy, LHP .................................Minnesota Twins (10th) Tristan Jerue, RHP...............................St. Louis Cardinals (22nd) Zack Frachiseur, RHP ..........................Atlanta Braves (19th) Robby Hammock, C .............................Arizona Diamondbacks (23rd) Chris Crawford, RHP............................Tampa Bay Devil Rays (20th) Cliff Brand, RHP ...................................Duluth-Superior Dukes (FA) Matt Steele, RHP .................................Arizona Diamondbacks (28th) Chris Clark, RHP ..................................Atlanta Braves (FA) Josh Hudson, INF/C .............................Adirondack Lumberjacks (FA) Jeff Keppinger, SS ...............................Pittsburgh Pirates (4th) Jeremy Brown, RHP.............................Minnesota Twins (5th) Doc Brooks, OF/C ................................San Diego Padres (7th) Rob Moravek, RHP ..............................Texas Rangers (10th) Andy Neufeld, SS/3B ...........................Oakland Athletics (25th) Brandon Moorhead, RHP .....................Cincinnati Reds (42nd) Jody Friedman, RHP ............................St. Paul Saints (FA) Chaz Lytle, OF .....................................Pittsburgh Pirates (42nd) Jeffrey Carswell, RHP ..........................Cincinnati Reds (FA) Darryl Blaze, OF ..................................Kalamazoo (FA) Lee Mitchell, 3B ...................................Florida Marlins (6th) David Coffey, OF/DH............................Boston Red Sox (23rd) Jasha Balcom, OF ...............................Chicago Cubs (33rd) Jon Armitage, OF .................................San Francisco Giants (FA) Justin McClain, 1B ...............................Shreveport (FA) Brandon Moorhead, RHP .....................Seattle Mariners (FA) Clint Sammons, C ................................Atlanta Braves (6th) Marshall Szabo, 2B ..............................Cleveland Indians (17th) Justin Holmes, SS ................................Cleveland Indians (26th) Paul Lubrano, LHP ...............................Cleveland Indians (33rd) Will Startup, LHP ..................................Atlanta Braves (5th) Mitchell Boggs, RHP ............................St. Louis Cardinals (5th) Bo Lanier, RHP ....................................Cincinnati Reds (10th) Michael Hyle, RHP ...............................Chicago Cubs (22nd) Sean Ruthven, RHP .............................Colorado Rockies (27th) Kyle Keen, OF ......................................Chicago Cubs (37th/DNS) Chris Webb, RHP .................................River City Rascals (FA) Brooks Brown, RHP .............................Arizona Diamondbacks (1st) Joey Side, OF ......................................Arizona Diamondbacks (6th) Josh Morris, 1B ....................................Atlanta Braves (12th) Bobby Felmy, OF .................................San Francisco Giants (22nd) Jason Jacobs, C ..................................New York Mets (20th) Rip Warren, LHP ..................................New York Mets (FA) Kyle Keen, OF ......................................River City Rascals (FA) Joshua Fields, RHP .............................Atlanta Braves (2nd/DNS) Jonathan Wyatt, OF .............................Chicago Cubs (13th) Stephen Dodson, RHP .........................Kansas City Royals (18th/DNS) Adam McDaniel, RHP ..........................San Diego Padres (19th) Gordon Beckham, SS ..........................Chicago White Sox (1st) Joshua Fields, RHP .............................Seattle Mariners (1st) Stephen Dodson, RHP .........................Colorado Rockies (10th) Trevor Holder, RHP ..............................Florida Marlins (10th/DNS) Nathan Moreau, LHP ...........................Baltimore Orioles (11th) Ryan Peisel, 3B ...................................Coorado Rockies (12th) Nick Montgomery, RHP ........................New York Yankees (FA) Matt Olson, OF .....................................Kansas City Royals (FA) Rich Poythress, 1B ..............................Seattle Mariners (2nd) Trevor Holder, RHP ..............................Washington Nationals (3rd) Dean Weaver, RHP ..............................Washington Nationals (7th) Matt Cerione, OF .................................Seattle Mariners (13th) Jeff Walters, RHP .................................Baltimore Orioles (17th/DNS) Michael Demperio, SS .........................Los Angeles Angels (25th) Alex McRee, LHP .................................Los Angeles Dodgers (26th/DNS) Bryce Massanari, C ..............................Colorado Rockies (30th) Will Harvil, RHP....................................Arizona Diamondbacks (32nd) Joey Lewis, C .......................................Kansas City Royals (41st) Justin Earls, LHP..................................Pittsburgh Pirates (47th/DNS)
Note: When the draft began in 1965, there were three phases. The winter session was phased out in 1986 and the secondary in 1987; SP=Secondary Phase; FA=Free Agent; *Davis left UGA after one season and played at Manatee JC in 1981; DNS=did not sign and returned to UGA.
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Bulldog Minor Leaguers BULLDOG TRIO REACHES MAJORS IN 2009
Three former Bulldogs earned promotions to the Major Leagues this past year. Infielder Gordon Beckham made quite a splash with the Chicago White Sox, earning Rookie of the Year honors by the Players Association and The Sporting News, excelling at a new position -third base. Pitcher Mitchell Boggs returned to the Majors for the second year in a row, seeing extended action with the St. Louis Cardinals including an appearance in the playoffs. Catcher Clint Sammons was called up by the Atlanta Braves for the third time in his career. Former All-America pitcher Joshua Fields, a 2008 first round pick by Seattle, spent the season in Double-A for the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx and then was selected by the Mariners to play in the elite Arizona Fall League (AFL). He was named a “Rising Star,” pitched in the All-Star game and was a part of the AFL Champion Peoria Javelinas. The AFL is made up of mostly Double-A and Triple-A Minor League players, and it’s like a finishing school for prospects close to being ready to make the jump to the Major Leagues. Six Bulldogs off the 2009 team made their professional debut this past summer including second round pick Rich Poythress who played with Fields at Double-A. POSITION PLAYERS Name (Years at UGA), Pos.
Team (Level)
Josh Fields Seattle Mariners 1st Round Pick
2009 FINAL MAJOR/MINOR LEAGUE STATISTICS Organization AVG.
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
SH
SF
DP
OB%
SLG%
Gordon Beckham (06-08), ss Chicago (ML)
Chicago
.270
103
378
58
102
28
1
14
63
41
65
7
4
1
4
10
.347
.460
OPS .807
Charlotte (AAA)
.464
7
28
6
13
6
0
0
3
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
.448
.679
1.127
Birmingham (AA)
.299
38
147
23
44
17
0
4
22
14
24
1
0
2
1
4
.366
.497
.863
Matt Cerione (06-09), cf
Everett (SS)
Seattle
.266
43
173
28
46
10
2
7
14
20
46
2
2
0
0
1
.349
.468
.817
Michael Demperio (08-09), ss Angels (R)
Anaheim
.167
14
48
13
8
1
0
1
4
11
15
4
0
1
0
0
.344
.250
.594
Orem (R)
.138
12
29
5
4
2
0
0
0
5
9
1
0
0
0
0
.286
.207
.493
Joey Lewis (06-09), c
Idaho Falls (R)
Kansas City
.275
20
69
8
19
6
0
1
9
8
25
0
0
0
1
3
.354
.406
.760
Bryce Massanari (08-09), c
Casper (SS-A)
Colorado
Did not see any action due to injury
Bobby Felmy (04-06), of
Connecticut (AA)
San Francisco .253
126
388
48
98
18
4
7
50
28
62
9
7
5
2
3
.311
.374
.685
Robby Hammock (98), c/of
Norfolk (AAA)
Baltimore
.209
82
278
28
58
16
0
4
26
25
63
2
1
0
1
7
.282
.309
.591
Jason Jacobs (03-06), c
St. Lucie (HiA)
N.Y. Mets
.229
59
153
21
35
4
0
2
19
26
45
0
2
1
2
5
.358
.294
.652
Brooklyn (SS-A)
.176
4
17
2
3
0
0
0
1
1
6
0
0
0
0
0
.300
.176
.476
Jeff Keppinger (99-01), ss
Houston (ML)
Houston
.256
107
305
35
78
13
3
7
29
27
33
0
2
7
2
13
.320
.387
.707
Lee Mitchell (01-03), 3b
New Orleans (AAA) Florida
.246
21
69
10
17
4
2
1
8
8
26
0
0
0
1
1
.329
.406
.735
Jacksonville (AA)
.227
110
362
43
82
20
1
11
54
62
129 1
0
0
8
6
.339
.378
.717
Asheville (Lo-A)
Colorado
.271
93
329
42
89
22
1
4
36
27
65
6
5
2
2
7
.330
.380
.710
Rich Poythress (06-09), 1b
West Tenn. (AA)
Seattle
.230
26
87
11
20
2
0
1
9
15
24
1
0
0
2
4
.337
.287
.624
Mariners (R)
.300
6
20
4
6
0
0
1
6
5
6
0
0
0
0
0
.462
.450
.912
Clint Sammons (02-04), c
Atlanta (ML)
Atlanta
.182
6
11
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
.250
.182
.432
Gwinnett (AAA)
.214
80
299
34
64
12
0
9
37
20
61
7
0
1
5
5
.266
.344
.610
Joey Side (04-06), of
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Arizona
Did not see any action due to injury
Jonathan Wyatt (04-07), of
Daytona (HiA)
Chicago (NL) .232
1
2
33
35
67
9
5
4
0
11
.295
.278
.573
Ryan Peisel (06-08), 3b
116
396
44
92
10
Note: OPS=The sum of a player’s on-base percentage and slugging percentage
PITCHERS
Trevor Holder Washington Nationals 3rd Round Pick
Name (Years at UGA)
Team (Level)
Organization
W
L
ERA
G/GS
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
BB
SO
Mitchell Boggs (03-05)
St. Louis (ML)
St. Louis
2
3
4.19
16/9
0
58.0
71
28
27
3
33
46
WHIP 1.79
Memphis (AAA)
6
4
4.83
14/14
0
76.1
90
45
41
8
32
58
1.60
Brooks Brown (04-06)
Toledo (AAA)
Detroit
3
13
4.71
20/18
0
112.2
120
63
59
9
55
48
1.55
Erie (AA)
5
0
2.21
6/6
0
36.2
32
9
9
1
8
13
1.09
Stephen Dodson (05-08)
Asheville (Lo-A)
Colorado
7
1
2.45
25/0
0
40.1
36
12
11
2
14
43
1.24
Joshua Fields (05-08)
West Tenn. (AA)
Seattle
2
2
6.48
31/0
1
33.1
33
33
24
2
22
36
1.65
Peoria (AFL)
0
0
1.64
11/0
0
11.0
6
3
2
1
6
10
1.09
Will Harvil (08-09)
Yakima (SS)
Arizona
2
2
3.34
21/0
1
32.1
27
12
12
3
19
25
1.42
Trevor Holder (06-09)
Potomac (Hi-A)
Washington
2
3
9.26
6/6
0
23.1
33
27
24
4
9
18
1.80
Hagerstown (Lo-A)
2
0
3.55
3/3
0
12.2
17
6
5
1
3
12
1.58
Vermont (SS)
0
0
5.06
2/2
0
5.1
10
4
3
0
2
3
2.25
Nathan Moreau (06-08)
Delmarva (Lo-A)
Baltimore
5
3
3.61
20/20
0
87.1
78
39
35
9
43
95
1.39
Will Startup (03-05)
Portland (AAA)
San Diego
0
0
2.45
3/0
0
3.2
4
1
1
1
2
1
1.64
Padres (R)
0
0
5.87
8/0
0
7.2
13
6
5
1
0
7
1.70
Dean Weaver (07-09)
Vermont (SS)
Washington
0
1
3.18
5/0
2
5.2
6
3
2
0
1
4
1.24
Nationals (R)
0
0
3.86
5/0
0
7.0
8
3
3
0
3
6
1.57
Note: WHIP=Walks and Hits per innings pitched; AFL=Arizona Fall League
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Bulldog Team Records BATTING GAMES 71 (1990) 71 (2008) 70 (2006)
AT BATS 2,547 (2008) 2,542 (2006) 2,477 (2001) HITS 787 (2008) 786 (2006) 743 (2001) DOUBLES 153 (1990) 147 (2001) 140 (2000, ’87) TRIPLES 30 (1952) 27 (2006) 23 (1955) HOME RUNS 109 (2009) 102 (1987) 96 (2008) GRAND SLAMS 6 (2001, ’85, ’82) 5 (3 times) TOTAL BASES 1225 (2008) 1,208 (2006) 1,171 (1990) STOLEN BASES 101 (1980) 96 (2002) 81 (2004) WINS 52 (1990) 47 (2006) 47 (2001) RUNS 552 (1990) 512 (2008) 498 (2001) AVERAGE *.360 (1980) .327 (1981) .325 (’87,’82,’78) *SEC Record
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RBI 494 (1990) 468 (2008) 459 (2001) WALKS 376 (2001) 324 (1982) 318 (1990)
DEFENSE
FIELDING AVG. .972 (2003) .971 (2004) .971 (2008) DOUBLE PLAYS TURNED *85 (1990) 73 (2004) 65 (1989)
Perno = Omaha
All six Georgia teams that have advanced to the College World Series have featured a Perno. Coach Perno has been with five of the six; as a player in 1990, as an assistant in 2001 and the head coach in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Perno’s older brother, Donn (below), was an All-SEC standout on the hard-hitting 1987 Bulldog squad that made the first trip to the CWS in school history.
*Led NCAA that year
PITCHING INNINGS 634.0 (2008) 627.1 (2006) 625.0 (2001)
FEWEST RUNS (Min. 40 G) 233 (1976) 246 (1979) 247 (1977) FEWEST BB (Min. 40 G) 171 (1991) 178 (1981) 183 (1979) SAVES 19 (2008) 17 (2006) 17 (2004) SHUTOUTS 13 (1908 in 22 games) 8 (2006 in 70 games) 7 (1919 in 22 games) OPP. BAT AVG. .251 (1973) .255 (1977) .258 (2004) FEWEST HITS (Min. 40 G) 356 (1979) 367 (1977) 372 (1980)
FEWEST ER (Min. 40 G) 160 (1977) 175 (1976) 186 (1980) STRIKEOUTS 530 (2001) 528 (2008) 526 (2004) ERA 2.97 (1958) 3.26 (1967) 3.35 (1963)
GEORGIA IN THE FINAL TOP 10 TEAM RANKINGS 1987 1990 2001 2004 2006 2008
BA 9 1 7 5 6 2
CB 7 1 8 4 7 2
USA * * 8 5 8 2
BA=Baseball America; CB=Collegiate Baseball; *Note: USA Today Baseball Weekly/American Baseball Coaches Association poll began in 1992.
COMPLETE GAMES 28 (1990) 18 (1991) 17 (1977,’76)
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Bulldog Game Records INDIVIDUAL HITTING
14 Total Bases
AB: 8 by 2 players (Last by Terry Childers (3H) & Blaise Kozeniewski (5H) WCU (3-11-92) H: 6 by 2 players (Last by David Coffey, Gardner-Webb, 2-15-03), Ties SEC Rec. R: 6 by David Jackson (Tenn.-Temple 3-20-82), SEC Record RBI: 10 by Roger Miller (Ga. College 4-15-87) RBI IN AN INN.: 8 by Jeff Pyburn,Westminster 4-4-80), SEC Record HR: 3 by 7 players {Last by Rich Poythress, Ohio State @ FSU 5-29-09} GRAND SLAMS: 2 by Roger Miller (Ga. College 4-15-87), SEC Record 3B: 2 by 5 players {Last by Pete Arenas, Evansville 3-12-96} 2B: 4 by Lee Mitchell (Coastal Carolina, 6-1-02) TB: 14 by 2 players {Last by Rich Poythress Ohio St. @ FSU, 5-29-09} BB: 5 by Brian Johnson (Georgia Southern 3-29-95) K: 5 by 3 players {Last by Matt Cerione, South Carolina, 5-15-09} SB: 4 by Rodney Bellamy (Westminster 4-4-80) HITTING STREAK: 28 games by Josh Hudson (2-24 to 4-13-99)
Twice during the 2009 season Rich Poythress tied a school record with 14 total bases in a game. The second time came during an NCAA Regional win over Ohio State. During the 2001 Regional Championship game against Coastal Carolina in Athens, Jeff Keppinger established the mark with 14 total bases. He hit three home runs that day including the game-winner.
4:41 Later, Bulldogs Win
David Coffey capped a remarkable comeback in Georgia’s longest SEC game ever, a 9-8 win at Foley Field over #14 Miss. State in 2003. Georgia once trailed 7-0 and did not have a hit until the sixth inning.
Record 28-Game Hitting Streak
In 1999, Josh Hudson set the mark for the longest hitting streak in Georgia history as he hit safely in 28 straight games. In 2001, Mark Thornhill came close with a team-best 26-game hitting streak.
K: 18: 3 times (Last vs. Tennessee 4-19-96) SB: 8: 4 times (Last vs. Tenn. Tech, 4-3-02) SB By Opp.: 9 by Tennessee (4-6-91) RBI: 24 vs. Kentucky (5-7-94), Birm.-South. (4-4-85), Erskine (4-16-80) RUNS (BOTH TEAMS): 42 (Georgia d. Clemson 22-20 on 4-8-81) RUNS IN ONE INN.: 13: Twice: Last In the 5th inn. vs. Gardner-Webb (2-15-03); RUNS IN ONE INN. BY OPP.: 11 by Ga. Tech (4-28-98)
TEAM PITCHING INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
IP: 13.2 by Mike Logsdon vs. South Carolina (4-30-68), Georgia lost 3-2 in 17 inn. NO HITS: See No-hitters on page 74 K: 21 by Jim Redfearn vs. Alabama (’08); 19 by Buddy Copeland vs. Milligan (327-68) CONSECUTIVE K: 8 by Joshua Fields vs. Winthrop (5-18-05) BB: 10 by Rick Bonnell vs. Rollins (2-19-84) RUNS ALLOWED: 14 by Zack Frachiseur vs. Miss. State (3-29-97) ER ALLOWED: 11 by 2 pitchers {Last by Josh Jerkins vs. Florida 5-8-98} SCORELESS IP STREAK: 36 by Pat Lippett in 1920; Beat UVA 4-0, then Pitt. 6-0 on a one-hitter, then Mercer 1-0 and then lost to Auburn 3-0
INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
PO: 20 by Andy Osbolt vs. LSU (3-14-97) A: 12 by Jeff Keppinger vs. Wake Forest (2-21-99) E: 5 by Shane Hopper vs. Winthrop (2-9-97)
TEAM HITTING
AB: 61 vs. South Carolina (4-30-68) H: 26 vs. Kentucky (5-7-94), Ga. College (4-15-87) and Erskine (4-16-80) R: 30 vs. Berry College (3-1-77); Piedmont (4-12-76) and Auburn (’41) HR: 8 vs. Ga. College (2-25-86) GRAND SLAMS: 2: 2 times Ga. Coll. (4-15-87) and Vanderbilt (4-11-82) 3B: 3: 6 times (Last vs. Florida 4-28-06) 2B: 9: vs. James Madison (3-3-02, Game 1, 15 extra base hits out of 22) BB: 15 vs. Howard (3-21-82)
MOST IP: 17 vs. Gardner-Webb (3-10-07), GW won 6-2 in Athens MOST BB: 16 vs. Kentucky (5-5-84), Western Carolina (4-21-82) MOST K: 21 vs. Alabama (’08); MOST HR: 8 vs. South Carolina (6-10-06) MOST HITS ALLOWED: 24 vs. Ark.(3-17-01), Tenn. (4-19-97), Ga. Tech (4-26-95) MOST RUNS ALLOWED: 28 vs. Tennessee (4-19-97) MOST ER ALLOWED: 24 vs. Florida (5-7-64)
MISCELLANEOUS
WIN MARGIN: 25 (Georgia 27, Erskine 2 4-16-80); WIN MARGIN BY OPP.: 24 by Florida (27-3 on 5-7-64) LONGEST WINNING STREAK: 20 games (’08) LONGEST LOSING STREAK: 10 games (’94, ’91 and ’67) LONGEST GAME: 4:47 vs. Western Carolina (3-11-92) WCU won 13-11 (14), snapping Georgia's 13-game winning streak. LONGEST SEC GAME: 4:41 vs. Miss. St. (5-11-03). Georgia won 9-8 (15). UGA trailed 7-0 and did not have a hit until the 6th. LONGEST SEC GAME (INN.): 16.2 vs. South Carolina (4-30-68) USC won 3-2 in a game that took 3:42 in Columbia. MOST INNINGS: 17 vs. Gardner-Webb (3-10-07): A game that took 4:02 in Athens, G-W won 6-2. Georgia’s Joey Lewis hit a game-tying solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Then, G-W scored four runs in the top of the 17th for the win. MOST DP TURNED: 5 vs. E.Tenn. St. (3-1-98), Kentucky (3-4-82) MOST DP TURNED BY OPP.: 6 by Clemson (4-11-95) MOST ERRORS: 10 vs. Berry (’77) By Opponent: 11 by Auburn (’76) MOST HBP (Both Teams): 10 vs. Bethune Cookman (2-15-04), Georgia 6 HBP, BC 4 (2nd in NCAA) CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED WITHOUT BEING SHUTOUT: 139 games from March 12, 1999 vs. Miss. State until April 22, 2001 vs. S. Carolina
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Bulldog Season Records
Charley Trippi: .464 BA in 1946
BATTING AVERAGE
Charley Trippi .................464 ......1946 Buck Belue .....................447 ......1982 Joe Stewart.....................438 ......1978 Wendall Tarleton .............424 ......1955 R.E. Gladin .....................420 ......1958 Rodney Bellamy .............415 ......1980 Gordon Beckham............411 ......2008 Rick Fuentes...................411 ......1982 Billy Henderson ..............410 ......1948 Jeff Pyburn .....................400 ......1980
*Ron Braddock led the NCAA in hitting in 1962 when he batted .489 in 45 at-bats.
AT-BATS
Joey Side .......................315 .......2006 Ryan Peisel ...................311 .......2008 Matt Olson .....................301 .......2008 McKay Smith .................298 .......1990 Andy Neufeld .................287 .......2001 Gordon Beckham...........286 .......2006 Bruce Chick ...................281 .......1990 Chaz Lytle ......................279 .......2002 J.R. Showalter ...............276 .......1990 Gordon Beckham...........275 .......2008
HITS
Gordon Beckham...........113 .......2008 Joey Side .......................111 ........2006 Chaz Lytle ......................108 .......2002 Ryan Peisel ...................106 .......2008 Jeff Keppinger ...............102 .......2001 Rich Poythress ..............99 .........2008 Jonathan Wyatt..............96 .........2006 Andy Neufeld .................96 .........2001 J.R. Showalter ...............94 .........1990 Matt Olson .....................93 .........2008
DOUBLES
*Doug Radziewicz .........31 .........1991 Adam Swann .................26 .........2001 Blaise Kozeniewski ........25 .........1992 J.R. Showalter ...............25 .........1989 Aaron Anthony ...............24 ......1997 Bruce Chick ...................24 .........1990 Brian Rainwater .............23 .........1999 Pete Freeman ................23 .........1987 4 tied with ......................22 *Led NCAA that year
TRIPLES
Joey Side .......................9 ...........2006 Sonny Saye ...................8 ...........1955 Chaz Lytle ......................7 ...........2002 Todd Crane ....................7 ...........1992 *Carroll Minick ...............7 ...........1963 Art Pachin ......................7 ...........1959 John Clifton....................7 ...........1952 Brian Rainwater .............6 ...........1999 Jim Carter ......................6 ...........1972 7 tied with ......................5 *Led NCAA that year in Triples/G (7/25G)
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Gordon Beckham: Set Six School Records in 2008 and led the NCAA With 28 Home Runs
HOME RUNS
*Gordon Beckham .........28 .........2008 Rich Poythress ..............25 .........2009 Josh Morris ....................23 .........2006 Andy Osbolt ...................23 .........1998 Ron Wenrich ..................20 .........1985 Bryce Massanari ............19 .........2009 Joey Lewis .....................19 .........2009 Derek Lilliquist ...............19 .........1987 Jeff Keppinger ...............18 .........2001 Doc Brooks ....................17 .........2001 Brian Jester ...................17 .........1990 *Led NCAA that year
GRAND SLAMS
Adam Swann .................3 ...........2000 Roger Miller ...................3 ...........1989 Ron Wenrich ..................3 ...........1985 Jeff Pyburn ....................3 ...........1978
TOTAL BASES
Gordon Beckham...........221 .......2008 Joey Side .......................188 .......2006 Rich Poythress ..............181 .......2009 Jeff Keppinger ...............181 .......2001 Josh Morris ....................175 .......2006 Ryan Peisel ...................168 .......2008 Rich Poythress ..............166 .......2008 J.R. Showalter ...............163 .......1990 Brian Rainwater .............156 .......1999 Pete Freeman ................156 .......1987
RUNS BATTED IN
Rich Poythress ..............86 .........2009 Gordon Beckham...........77 .........2008 Rich Poythress ..............75 .........2008 J.R. Showalter ...............74 .........1990 Jeff Keppinger ...............73 .........2001 Josh Morris ....................71 .........2004 Ron Wenrich ..................70 .........1985 Josh Morris ....................68 .........2006 Roger Miller ...................68 .........1989 Roger Miller ...................67 .........1986
RUNS SCORED
Gordon Beckham...........97 .........2008 Ryan Peisel ...................78 .........2008 J.R. Showalter ...............75 .........1990 Scott Bohlke ..................72 .........1987 Andy Neufeld .................71 .........2001 Jeff Cooper ....................71 .........1990 J.R. Showalter ...............70 .........1989 Rich Poythress ..............69 .........2009 Jeff Keppinger ...............69 .........2001 Donn Perno ...................69 .........1987
GAMES PLAYED
Gordon Beckham...........71 .........2008 Ryan Peisel ...................71 .........2008 Matt Olson .....................71 .........2008 J.R. Showalter ...............71 .........1990 McKay Smith .................71 .........1990 Jeff Cooper ....................71 .........1990 9 tied with ......................70
STOLEN BASES
Chaz Lytle ......................31 .........2002 Rodney Bellamy ............30 .........1980 Billy Henderson .............29 .........1950 Wendall Tarleton ............27 .........1955 Charley Trippi ................27 .........1946 Chris Stowers ................24 .........1996 Johnathan Taylor ...........23 .........2009 Todd Crane ....................22 .........1995 Wendall Tarleton ............22 .........1957 2 tied with ......................20 .........
WALKS
Brian Johnson................60 .........1995 Larry Littleton .................59 .........1976 Gordon Beckham...........54 .........2008 Kris Edge .......................53 .........2001 John Basco ....................53 .........1982 Jim Polo .........................52 .........1992 Donn Perno ...................51 .........1987 Andy Neufeld .................49 .........2001 Josh Morris ....................48 .........2004 4 tied with ......................47
STRIKEOUTS
Jay Cranford ..................70 .........1992 Matt Cerione ..................68 .........2008 Doc Brooks ....................68 .........2001 Rich Bielski ....................68 .........1988 Joey Lewis .....................67 .........2009 Josh Morris ....................66 .........2006 Bryce Massanari ............62 .........2009 Chris Crawford...............61 .........1997 Chip Wade .....................61 .........1996 3 tied with .....................60
PITCHING GAMES PITCHED
Cris Carpenter ...............39 .........1987 Will Harvil.......................37 .........2009 Marc Lipson ...................37 .........1989 Joshua Fields ................36 .........2008 Joshua Fields ................35 .........2006 Rip Warren ....................34 .........2006 Marc Lipson ...................34 .........1988 Justin Earls ....................33 .........2009 Will Startup ....................33 .........2004 Alex Barylak...................32 .........1992
EARNED RUN AVERAGE
Min. of 1 IP/G Wayne Minshew ............1.02 ......1957 Tom Jordan ....................1.57 ......1966 Chuck Fore ....................1.67 ......1977 Bill Ivie ...........................1.83 ......1975 Bob Cannon...................1.94 ......1970 Dave Fleming ................2.08 ......1989 Chris DiLorenzo .............2.18 ......1974 Will Startup ....................2.22 ......2004 Bob Cain ........................2.22 ......1964 Derek Lilliquist ...............2.24 ......1987
Dave Fleming: 160.1 IP in 1990
INNINGS PITCHED
Dave Fleming ................160.1 ....1990 Brian Powell...................147.0 ....1995 Mike Rebhan .................137.2 ....1990 Derek Lilliquist ...............136.2 ....1987 Dave Fleming ................134.1 ....1989 Brian Powell...................129.1 ....1994 Chris Ciaccio .................123.0 ....1994 Steve Muh .....................122.0 ....1988 Zack Frachiseur .............116.0 ....1997 Zack Frachiseur .............113.0 ....1996
WINS
Jim Redfearn .................18-0 ......1908 Derek Lilliquist ...............14-3 ......1987 Mike Rebhan .................13-5 ......1990 Dave Fleming ................13-3 ......1989 Dave Fleming ................12-6 ......1990 Jeffery Carswell .............10-2 ......2001 Dennis Chastain ............10-3 ......1977 4 tied with ......................9
SAVES
Joshua Fields ................18 .........2008 Joshua Fields ................15 .........2006 Alex Barylak...................15 .........1993 Cris Carpenter ...............14 .........1986 Will Startup ....................12 .........2004 Cris Carpenter ...............11 .........1987 Dean Weaver.................10 .........2009 Alex Barylak...................9 ...........1992 Cris Carpenter ...............8 ...........1985 Marc Lipson ...................7 ...........1989
STRIKEOUTS
Derek Lilliquist ...............190 .......1987 Dave Fleming ................163 .......1990 Brian Powell...................140 .......1994 Brian Powell...................138 .......1995 Josh Gandy ...................126 .......1997 Brooks Browns ..............123 .......2006 Zack Frachiseur .............120 .......1998 Chris Ciaccio .................117 .......1994 Dave Fleming ................110 .......1989 Jim Musselwhite ............107 .......1993
COMPLETE GAMES
Dave Fleming ................13 .........1990 Dave Fleming ................10 .........1989 Mike Rebhan .................9 ...........1990 Peyton Mosher ..............8 ...........1981 Chuck Fore ....................8 ...........1977 5 tied with .....................7
SHUTOUTS
Brian Powell...................3 ...........1995 Chuck Fore ....................3 ...........1977 Wayne LaHullier ............3 ...........1975 Several tied with ............2
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Bulldog Career Records
Roger Miller: 226 RBI, 7 Grand Slams
BATTING AVERAGE
Min. of 300 AB/.353 AVG. Joe Stewart............... .394 ...... 1977-79 David Lanning........... .382 ...... 1977-79 Rodney Bellamy ....... .382 ...... 1979-80 Jeff Treadway ........... .381 ...... 1982-83 Jeff Keppinger .......... .380 ...... 1999-01 Billy Henderson ........ .375 ...... 1947-50 Marty Brown ............. .360 ...... 1984-85 Buck Belue ............... .356 ...... 1979-82 Rich Poythress ......... .353 ...... 2007-09 Mike Wirth................. .353 ...... 1981-82
AT-BATS
Doug Radziewicz ...... 896 ....... 1988-91 Roger Miller .............. 884 ...... 1988-90 Pete Arenas .............. 879 ....... 1993-96 Mark Thornhill ........... 846 ....... 1998-01 Todd Crane ............... 830 ....... 1992-95 Ryan Peisel .............. 822 ....... 2006-08 Gordon Beckham...... 789 ....... 2006-08 Adam Swann ............ 778 ....... 1999-02 Chris Stowers ........... 759 ....... 1993-96 J.R. Showalter .......... 772 ....... 1988-90
HITS
Doug Radziewicz ...... 282 ....... 1988-91 Roger Miller .............. 282 ....... 1986-89 Mark Thornhill ........... 276 ....... 1998-01 Jeff Keppinger .......... 271 ....... 1999-01 Gordon Beckham...... 263 ....... 2006-08 Ryan Peisel .............. 261 ....... 2006-08 J.R. Showalter .......... 261 ....... 1988-90 Pete Arenas .............. 258 ....... 1993-96 Adam Swann ............ 254 ....... 1999-02 Chris Stowers ........... 246 ....... 1993-96
DOUBLES
Doug Radziewicz ...... 80 ......... 1988-91 Adam Swann ............ 69 ......... 1999-02 J.R. Showalter .......... 65 ......... 1988-90 Gordon Beckham...... 59 ......... 2006-08 Mark Thornhill ........... 58 ......... 1998-01 Pete Freeman ........... 58 ......... 1984-87 Roger Miller .............. 57 ......... 1986-89 Ryan Peisel .............. 50 ......... 2006-08 Rich Poythress ......... 48 ......... 2007-09 Chris Stowers ........... 48 ......... 1993-96
TRIPLES
Joey Side .................. 14 ......... 2004-06 Todd Crane ............... 13 ......... 1992-95 Sonny Saye .............. 12 ......... 1954-56 Don Clatterbuck ........ 10 ......... 1977-78 Bob O'Callaghan ...... 9 ........... 1964-66 Bubba Kizer .............. 9 ........... 1976-78 6 tied with ................. 8
Kris Edge: 157 BBs including this one in the 2001 NCAA Super Regional
HOME RUNS
Gordon Beckham...... 53 ......... 2006-08 Josh Morris ............... 51 ......... 2004-06 Doc Brooks ............... 45 ......... 1999-01 Roger Miller .............. 45 ......... 1986-89 Rich Poythress ......... 43 ......... 2007-09 Jeff Keppinger .......... 35 ......... 1999-01 Derek Lilliquist .......... 35 ......... 1985-87 Andy Osbolt .............. 33 ......... 1997-98 Jeff Pyburn ............... 33 ......... 1978-80 2 tied with ................. 32
GRAND SLAMS
Roger Miller .............. 7 ........... 1986-89 Jeff Pyburn ............... 6 ........... 1978-80 Adam Swann ............ 5 ........... 1999-02 Several tied with ...... 4
TOTAL BASES
Gordon Beckham...... 491 ....... 2006-08 Roger Miller .............. 481 ....... 1986-89 Jeff Keppinger .......... 438 ....... 1999-01 Doug Radziewicz ...... 431 ....... 1988-91 J.R. Showalter .......... 424 ....... 1988-90 Josh Morris ............... 422 ....... 2004-06 Adam Swann ............ 421 ....... 1999-02 Rich Poythress ......... 411 ....... 2007-09 Pete Freeman ........... 395 ....... 1984-87 Joey Side .................. 379 ....... 2004-06
RUNS BATTED IN
Roger Miller .............. 226 ....... 1986-89 Rich Poythress ......... 185 ....... 2007-09 Josh Morris ............... 184 ....... 2004-06 Gordon Beckham...... 182 ....... 2006-08 Jeff Keppinger .......... 168 ....... 1999-01 Adam Swann ............ 167 ....... 1999-02 Mark Thornhill ........... 166 ....... 1998-01 Chris Stowers ........... 159 ....... 1993-96 J.R. Showalter .......... 156 ....... 1988-90 Doug Radziewicz ...... 155 ....... 1988-91
RUNS SCORED
Doug Radziewicz ...... 207 ....... 1988-91 Gordon Beckham...... 201 ....... 2006-08 Roger Miller .............. 180 ....... 1986-89 Todd Crane ............... 179 ....... 1992-95 Jeff Keppinger .......... 178 ....... 1999-01 J.R. Showalter .......... 178 ....... 1988-90 Ryan Peisel .............. 169 ....... 2006-08 Adam Swann ............ 160 ....... 1999-02 3 tied with ................. 152
GAMES PLAYED
Doug Radziewicz ...... 242 ....... 1988-91 Roger Miller .............. 230 ....... 1986-89 Mark Thornhill ........... 226 ....... 1998-01 Pete Arenas .............. 226 ....... 1993-96 Jonathan Wyatt......... 222 ....... 2004-07 Todd Crane ............... 221 ....... 1992-95 Adam Swann ............ 215 ....... 1999-02 Kris Edge .................. 209 ....... 1999-02 Reggie Ingram .......... 208 ....... 1991-94 Terry Childers ........... 206 ....... 1989-92
STOLEN BASES
Billy Henderson ........ 91 ......... 1947-50 Wendall Tarleton ....... 73 ......... 1954-57 Chris Stowers ........... 65 ......... 1993-96 Todd Crane ............... 65 ......... 1992-95 Dustin McNally.......... 49 ......... 1997-99 Jonathan Wyatt......... 42 ......... 2004-07 Rodney Bellamy ....... 35 ......... 1979-80 Bubba Kizer .............. 35 ......... 1976-78 Jeff Pyburn ............... 32 ......... 1978-80 Chaz Lytle ................. 31 ......... 2002
WALKS
Kris Edge .................. 157 ....... 1999-02 Jimmy Harrell............ 135 ....... 1983-86 Doug Radziewicz ...... 134 ....... 1988-91 Pete Arenas .............. 132 ....... 1993-96 Todd Crane ............... 130 ....... 1992-95 Gordon Beckham...... 112 ....... 2006-08 Josh Morris ............... 110 ....... 2004-06 Jeff Bennett .............. 109 ....... 1984-86 Jeff Keppinger .......... 107 ....... 1999-01 Rich Poythress ......... 105 ....... 2007-09
GAMES PITCHED
Joshua Fields ........... 114 ....... 2005-08 Alex Barylak.............. 104 ....... 1991-94 Cris Carpenter .......... 97 ......... 1985-87 Marc Lipson .............. 85 ......... 1987-89 Rip Warren ............... 81 ......... 2003-06 Will Startup ............... 79 ......... 2003-05 Dean Weaver............ 74 ......... 2007-09 Bill Sharpton ............. 74 ......... 1999-02 Trevor Holder ............ 73 ......... 2006-09 Jeffrey Carswell ........ 72 ......... 2000-02
EARNED RUN AVERAGE
Min. of 95 IP with a Max. ERA of 3.15 Chuck Fore ............... 2.12 ...... 1976-77 Buddy Copeland ....... 2.35 ...... 1967-68 Bobby Cannon .......... 2.39 ...... 1969-70 Tom Jordan ............... 2.43 ...... 1965-66 Wayne Minshew ....... 2.50 ...... 1957-58 Cris Carpenter .......... 2.93 ...... 1985-87 Dennis Chastain ....... 3.08 ...... 1984 Wayne LaHullier ....... 3.08 ...... 1973-76 Dave Fleming ........... 3.10 ...... 1988-90 Will Startup ............... 3.15 ...... 2003-05
WINS
Derek Lilliquist .......... 31 ......... 1985-87 Dave Fleming ........... 29 ......... 1988-90 John Hill .................... 24 ......... 1991-94 Trevor Holder ............ 22 ......... 2006-09 Cris Carpenter .......... 22 ......... 1985-87 Allen Parrish ............. 21 ......... 1952-55 Jeffrey Carswell ........ 20 ......... 2000-02 Mike Rebhan ............ 20 ......... 1989-90 Brian Powell.............. 19 ......... 1993-95 Zack Frachiseur ........ 19 ......... 1996-98
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Derek Lilliquist: 31 Wins, 387 Ks
INNINGS PITCHED
John Hill .................... 366.2 .... 1991-94 Dave Fleming ........... 366.0 .... 1988-90 Brian Powell.............. 357.2 .... 1993-95 Zack Frachiseur ........ 333.1 .... 1996-98 Derek Lilliquist .......... 316.0 .... 1985-87 Josh Gandy .............. 315.1 .... 1995-97 Trevor Holder ............ 313.2 .... 2006-09 Peyton Mosher ......... 313.1 .... 1978-81 Steve Muh ................ 276.0 .... 1986-88 Mickey Westphal ...... 261.0 .... 2002-06* *medical redshirt in 2004
SAVES
Joshua Fields ........... 41 ......... 2005-08 Cris Carpenter .......... 33 ......... 1985-87 Alex Barylak.............. 30 ......... 1991-94 Will Startup ............... 19 ......... 2003-05 Dean Weaver............ 12 ......... 2007-09 Marc Lipson .............. 11 ......... 1987-89 Brandon Moorhead ... 10 ......... 1999,’01-03 Jeffrey Carswell ........ 9 ........... 2000-02 3 tied with ................. 5
STRIKEOUTS
Derek Lilliquist .......... 387 ....... 1985-87 Brian Powell.............. 352 ....... 1993-95 Dave Fleming ........... 318 ....... 1988-90 Zack Frachiseur ........ 307 ....... 1996-98 Josh Gandy .............. 286 ....... 1995-97 John Hill .................... 277 ....... 1991-94 Cris Carpenter .......... 260 ....... 1985-87 Sean Ruthven ........... 226 ....... 2003-05 Trevor Holder ............ 223 ....... 2006-09 Chris Ciaccio ............ 221 ....... 1993-95
COMPLETE GAMES
Dave Fleming ........... 25 ......... 1988-90 Brian Powell.............. 17 ......... 1993-95 Derek Lilliquist .......... 13 ......... 1985-87 Peyton Mosher ......... 13 ......... 1978-81 Mike Rebhan ............ 12 ......... 1989-90 Hugh Kemp............... 12 ......... 1982-83 Tim Barnette ............. 11 ......... 1980-83 Chuck Fore ............... 11 ......... 1976-77 3 tied with ................. 10
SHUTOUTS
Jim Redfearn ............ 13 ......... 1907-08 Brian Powell.............. 5 ........... 1993-95 Dave Fleming ........... 4 ........... 1988-90 Derek Lilliquist .......... 4 ........... 1985-87 Chuck Fore ............... 4 ........... 1976-77 Wayne LaHullier ....... 3 ........... 1975 Several tied with ....... 2
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Annual Hitting Totals Peter Verdin
Asst. Coach Jason Eller Chase Davidson
Rich Poythress
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YEAR G AVG 2009 62 .292 2008 71 .309 2007 56 .279 2006 70 .309 2005 55 .265 2004 68 .300 2003 55 .305 2002 61 .314 2001 69 .300 2000 58 .307 1999 56 .313 1998 54 .304 1997 55 .299 1996 54 .265 1995 58 .282 1994 57 .269 1993 59 .264 1992 60 .287 1991 58 .255 1990 71 .304 1989 62 .282 1988 57 .271 1987 63 .325 1986 59 .294 1985 56 .316 1984 49 .312 1983 48 .302 1982 47 .325 1981 46 .327 1980 46 .360 1979 42 .321 1978 49 .325 1977 46 .324 1976 48 .268 1975 37 .270 1974 29 .252 1973 28 .241 1972 34 .237 1971 32 .246 1970 31 .250 1969 29 .287 1968 26 .222 1967 27 .213 1966 23 .258 1965 25 .250 1964 20 .232 1963 27 .238 1962 18 .282 1961 23 .252 1960 22 .254 1959 29 .236 1958 27 .273 1957 25 .254 1956 23 .272 1955 27 .316 1954 22 .259 1953 28 .260 1952 22 .277 Team Records in Bold
AB 2166 2547 2001 2542 1843 2378 1956 2182 2477 2086 2022 1901 1969 1901 2054 1956 1917 2047 1884 2431 2095 1876 2150 1950 1884 1706 1597 1621 1563 1422 1305 1534 1468 1513 1182 943 889 1044 1043 1028 898 838 815 776 831 654 887 653 753 765 959 907 809 754 954 785 995 843
RUNS 453 512 289 496 289 484 361 445 498 464 395 405 368 331 391 332 271 388 303 552 390 364 477 427 438 373 365 414 369 410 318 381 319 259 205 128 127 130 143 163 161 104 61 137 124 110 138 107 156 142 139 156 146 130 215 134 192 171
HITS 633 787 559 786 489 713 596 685 743 640 633 577 588 503 579 526 507 587 481 738 591 508 698 574 596 533 483 526 511 512 419 498 477 406 319 238 214 244 257 257 258 186 174 200 208 152 211 184 190 194 226 248 206 205 302 203 259 233
RBI 418 468 267 458 265 443 317 399 459 426 365 362 336 297 348 309 243 344 267 494 337 323 419 390 400 341 329 383 329 378 282 341 266 223 184 107 110 115 129 125 143 83 56 110 108 91 116 80 117 117 97 111 127 107 178 108 157 149
2B 124 128 99 134 87 135 109 116 147 140 127 113 111 104 110 98 108 121 105 153 132 114 140 121 103 77 92 90 101 94 68 90 85 57 59 41 43 33 24 41 40 18 18 37 19 26 31 11 20 29 30 27 27 30 33 25 36 27
3B HR 9 109 11 96 7 42 27 78 10 45 16 64 21 38 13 81 14 79 9 70 12 69 17 78 9 63 10 45 16 40 9 47 9 29 19 55 8 38 11 86 6 48 11 48 11 102 15 83 7 88 11 78 10 44 8 55 13 43 21 74 13 43 17 47 21 22 13 14 21 29 7 8 5 24 17 20 17 11 9 12 13 10 6 2 8 2 13 10 9 5 7 5 14 15 11 6 7 14 19 10 16 4 13 7 15 4 10 8 23 13 10 6 18 13 30 10
SB 72 72 56 64 60 81 53 96 44 41 69 64 59 80 60 54 62 29 18 37 46 21 26 29 35 35 15 52 47 101 62 67 60 72 26 8 26 18 38 34 33 15 13 11 14 27 33 14 21 14 14 9 38 30 41 24 47 3
BB SO 270 522 302 463 204 382 254 462 218 395 253 456 167 366 219 392 376 431 289 341 218 346 214 378 192 443 234 476 275 435 235 418 249 417 285 411 252 362 318 404 256 348 280 334 270 327 256 331 254 285 254 285 293 208 324 206 256 191 253 162 232 179 255 188 237 188 254 175 170 216 130 163 110 170 91 193 95 223 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Pitching Totals
Justin Earls
Justin Grimm
Dean Weaver
YEAR G W L 2009 62 38 24 2008 71 45 25 2007 56 23 33 2006 70 47 23 2005 55 30 25 2004 68 45 23 2003 55 29 26 2002 61 32 29 2001 69 47 22 2000 58 32 26 1999 56 25 30 1998 54 24 30 1997 55 28 27 1996 54 24 30 1995 58 29 29 1994 57 22 35 1993 59 30 29 1992 60 35 25 1991 58 27 31 1990 71 52 19 1989 62 37 25 1988 57 29 28 1987 63 42 21 1986 59 35 24 1985 56 33 23 1984 49 25 23 1983 48 29 19 1982 47 28 19 1981 46 23 23 1980 46 33 12 1979 42 24 18 1978 49 30 19 1977 46 22 24 1976 48 21 27 1975 37 21 15 1974 28 10 18 1973 29 13 16 1972 34 12 22 1971 32 14 18 1970 31 17 14 1969 29 15 14 1968 26 11 15 1967 27 8 19 1966 22 12 10 1965 25 12 13 1964 20 9 11 1963 27 14 13 1962 18 8 10 1961 23 11 12 1960 22 8 14 1959 29 11 18 1958 27 15 12 1957 25 15 10 1956 23 16 7 1955 27 16 11 1954 22 14 8 1953 28 23 5 1952 22 11 11 Team Records in Bold
T 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PCT .613 .640 .411 .671 .545 .662 .527 .525 .681 .552 .455 .444 .509 .444 .500 .386 .508 .583 .466 .732 .597 .509 .667 .593 .589 .521 .604 .596 .500 .733 .571 .612 .478 .438 .583 .357 .448 .353 .437 .548 .517 .423 .296 .545 .480 .450 .519 .444 .478 .364 .379 .556 .600 .696 .593 .636 .821 .500
SV 12 19 9 17 14 17 11 11 5 7 4 7 4 4 5 4 16 11 7 12 9 5 13 14 9 8 6 6 4 4 0 8 7 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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ERA 4.86 5.05 4.66 4.79 4.88 4.30 5.30 6.02 4.77 5.81 6.12 6.80 4.95 5.43 4.98 5.90 4.12 4.96 5.00 4.14 4.02 6.22 4.80 5.88 5.27 4.77 4.83 5.01 5.38 4.73 5.64 4.89 3.86 3.90 3.86 5.17 4.03 4.65 5.05 3.82 4.36 3.66 3.26 3.86 3.69 5.40 3.35 4.15 4.02 5.90 4.58 2.97 — — — — — —
IP 546.0 634.0 507.2 627.1 487.0 605.1 486.0 536.2 625.0 508.0 494.0 458.0 483.1 480.2 527.2 504.2 507.0 516.2 482.3 611.0 530.2 471.1 519.1 479.0 453.0 413.0 384.0 384.2 373.1 353.2 325.1 390.2 372.1 403.1 312.0 229.0 241.1 274.2 260.0 273.1 247.1 243.1 218.1 205.0 214.2 171.2 239.2 160.1 190.0 192.2 239.2 259.0 209.1 204.1 220.1 198.2 255.2 206.0
HITS 588 657 510 686 533 597 514 662 703 577 623 574 544 545 638 616 543 556 577 629 523 570 532 549 543 463 423 433 478 372 356 406 367 403 322 233 222 282 270 274 238 190 185 195 205 192 204 142 181 214 264 203 174 158 221 149 195 205
R 365 406 310 390 301 336 327 415 389 376 378 392 373 345 388 403 312 335 327 333 277 373 315 366 358 324 277 303 336 262 246 274 247 233 175 157 141 180 189 163 149 124 115 129 128 132 128 98 106 178 170 135 111 81 160 106 97 154
ER 295 356 263 334 264 289 286 359 331 328 336 346 266 290 292 331 232 285 268 281 237 326 277 251 266 219 206 214 242 186 204 212 160 175 134 134 108 142 146 116 116 99 79 88 88 103 89 74 85 126 122 79 — — — — — —
BB 257 251 223 209 184 233 203 244 202 229 243 192 242 230 240 255 210 226 171 245 253 289 211 393 181 251 227 231 178 190 183 228 194 214 161 137 144 147 174 100 121 123 117 111 115 93 99 95 138 146 118 120 110 100 135 — 189 116
SO 487 528 372 478 449 526 360 389 530 418 399 406 497 348 434 449 453 400 347 430 405 362 496 313 367 274 272 184 226 230 204 260 247 202 235 148 167 158 185 157 169 200 174 125 161 114 182 94 148 107 116 161 144 114 96 84 142 176
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Annual Hitting Leaders
Charley Trippi YEAR 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
BATTING AVG. Henderson, Billy .386 Umbricht, Jim .388 Douglas, John .361 Sherrer, Bobby .322 Saye, Sonny .341 Tarleton, Wendell .424 Saye, S. .368 Sparrow, Don .317 Gladin, R.E. .420 Defor, Joe .346 Ashe, Phil .407 Braddock, Ronnie .367 Braddock, R. .489 (45 AB) Minick, Carroll .333 Reid, Tom .300 Stelljes, Hank .333 Stelljes, H. .328 Bradshaw, Kit .301 Cantrell, Myron .291 Cannon, Tom .348 Wages, Larry .360 Harrelson, Mike .331 Carter, Jim .346 Griffith, Billy .348 Wilson, Sparky .327 Deiter, Ted .376 Wilson, Bubba .349 Stewart, Joe .400 Stewart, J. .438 Belue, Buck .373 Bellamy, Rodney .415 Wirth, Mike .374 Belue, B. .447 Treadway, Jeff .392 Rutter, Jeff .386 Wenrich, Ron .396 Harrell, Jimmy .337 Bohlke, Scott .377 Showalter, J.R. .322 Miller, Roger .371 Jester, Brian .364 Radziewicz, Doug .370 Kozeniewski, B. .365 Yselonia, John .308 Polo, Jim .321 Crane, Todd .340 Stowers, Chris .370 Anthony, Aaron .387 Thornhill, Mark .369 Hudson, Josh .387 Keppinger, Jeff .365 Keppinger, Jeff .389 Lytle, Chaz .387 Coffey, David .355 Holmes, Justin .332 Keen, Kyle .320 Wyatt, Jonathan .360 Wyatt, Jonathan .323 Beckham, Gordon .411 Poythress, Rich .376
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Joey Side AB Bagwell, Jim 129 Babcock, Harry 96 Umbricht, Jim 101 Andrews, Reggie 129 Sherrer, Bobby 93 Andrews, R. 118 Saye, Sonny 95 Callaway, Jim 94 Davis, J.B. 100 Rogers, Jim 111 2 tied with 89 Miller, Joey 84 Miller, J. 85 Cheek, Benny 100 Reid, Tom 80 Reid, T. 100 Saine, Roy 90 Etter, Bob 96 Clark, Don 92 Miller, Bill 118 Miller, B. 113 Harrelson, Mike 130 Turner, Jim 115 Turner, J. 115 Wilson, Sparky 107 Saber, Mark 140 Wilson, Bubba 175 Lanning, David 179 Lanning, D. 176 Belue, Buck 150 Davis, Glenn 160 Jackson, David 186 2 tied with 197 Fuentes, Rick 192 Rutter, Jeff 197 Somogye, Paul 226 Carter, Steve 236 Carter, S. 258 Showalter, J.R. 239 Showalter, J. 257 Smith, McKay 298 Kozeniewski, B. 221 Kozeniewski, B. 252 Arenas, Pete 220 Haley, Scott 226 Crane, Todd 244 2 tied with 216 McNally, Dustin 236 2 tied with 205 Rainwater, Brian 235 Hudson, Josh 239 Neufeld, Andy 287 Lytle, Chaz 279 Mitchell, Lee 221 Szabo, Marshall 267 Felmy, Bobby 212 Side, Joey 315 Peisel, Ryan 237 Peisel, Ryan 311 Lewis, Joey 238
RUNS Bagwell, Jim 36 Roberts, Jack 30 Williams, Nate 28 Sherrer, Bobby 30 2 tied with 19 Tarleton, Wendell 43 2 tied with 20 Callaway, Jim 21 2 tied with 20 Tarkenton, Fran 18 Ashe, Phil 25 Sapp, Robert 20 Templeton, Jerry 14 Cheek, Benny 20 Pickett, Mike 15 Mann, LeRoy 20 2 tied with 18 Etter, Bob 12 2 tied with 12 Harrelson, Mike 23 Miller, Bill 21 Harrelson, M. 22 Carter, Jim 19 Johnson, Andy 19 Turner, Jim 17 Littleton, Larry 33 Littleton, L. 46 Clatterbuck, Don 49 Clatterbuck, D. 54 Belue, Buck 46 Pyburn, Jeff 54 McKinney, Vic 44 Jackson, David 61 Fuentes, Rick 52 Rutter, Jeff 50 Brown, Marty 65 Carter, Steve 65 Bohlke, Scott 72 2 tied with 44 Showalter, J.R. 70 Showalter, J.R. 75 Radziewicz, Doug 46 Kozeniewski, B. 56 2 tied with 42 Crane, Todd 43 Crane, T. 60 Stowers, Chris 49 Crawford, Chris 57 Osbolt, Andy 49 Keppinger, Jeff 51 Keppinger, Jeff 58 Keppinger, Jeff 69 Lyle, Chaz 60 Coffey, David 50 Smith, Josh 62 Felmy, Bobby 40 Morris, Josh 62 Wyatt, Jonathan 47 Beckham, Gordon 97 Poythress, Rich 69
Gordon Beckham
Chaz Lytle
HITS HR Henderson, Billy 49 Bagwell, Jim 7 Umbricht, Jim 33 2 tied with 2 Umbricht, J. 33 3 tied with 2 Andrews, Reggie 39 Clifton, John 4 Saye, Sonny 28 Saye, Sonny 3 Tarleton, Wendell 48 Andrews,Reggie 4 Saye, S. 35 Callaway, Jim 3 Sparrow, Don 26 4 tied with 1 Gladin, R.E. 34 2 tied with 2 Rogers, Jim 32 4 tied with 1 Ashe, Phil 33 Ashe, Phil 4 White, Milledge 25 2 tied with 3 Miller, Joey 29 Templeton, Jerry 3 Minick, Carroll 29 3 tied with 4 Reid, Tom 24 Minick, Carroll 3 Etter, Bob 32 Reid, Tom 3 Strickland, Robert 26 Stelljas, Hank 4 Etter, B. 28 2 tied with 1 Simpson, Jim 22 Simpson, Jim 2 2 tied with 32 Reeves, David 4 Miller, Bill 33 Reeves, D. 4 Harrelson, Mike 43 3 tied with 2 Carter, Jim 37 Herb, Joe 5 2 tied with 31 Griffith, Billy 3 Wilson, Sparky 35 2 tied with 4 Littleton, Larry 44 Littleton, Larry 12 Wilson, Bubba 61 Littleton, L. 7 Lanning, David 71 2 tied with 4 2 tied with 70 Pyburn, Jeff 12 Belue, Buck 56 Belue, Buck 13 Bellamy, Rodney 66 Pyburn, J. 15 Wirth, Mike 67 Alfredson, Eric 9 Fuentes, Rick 81 2 tied with 10 Treadway, Jeff 74 3 tied with 8 Rutter, Jeff 76 Brown, Marty 13 Brown, Marty 81 Wenrich, Ron 20 Carter, Steve 73 Miller, Roger 15 Bohlke, Scott 92 Lilliquist, Derek 19 Showalter, J.R. 77 Bielski, Rich 9 Miller, Roger 91 Showalter, J.R. 13 Showalter, J. 94 Jester, Brian 17 Radziewicz, Doug 80 Kozeniewski, B.11 Kozeniewski, B. 92 Cranford, Jay 12 Yselonia, John 64 Yselonia, John 15 Arenas, Pete 67 2 tied with 8 Crane, Todd 83 Cranford, Joey 8 Stowers, Chris 80 Stowers, Chris 12 Anthony, Aaron 84 2 tied with 13 Hammock, Robby 66 Osbolt, Andy 23 Keppinger, Jeff 88 Crawford, Chris 13 Keppinger, Jeff 81 Brooks, Doc 16 Keppinger, Jeff 102 Keppinger, Jeff 18 Lytle, Chaz 108 2 tied with 14 Coffey, David 75 Mitchell, Lee 11 3 tied with 82 Morris, Josh 16 Felmy, Bobby 65 Morris, Josh 12 Side, Joey 111 Morris, Josh 23 Wyatt, Jonathan 72 Beckham, Gordon 13 Beckham, Gordon 113 Beckham, Gordon 28 Poythress, Rich 89 Poythress, Rich 25
RBI Bagwell, Jim 35 Clifton, John 22 Douglas, John 20 2 tied with 22 Saye, Sonny 20 Andrews, Reggie 33 Grice, Duane 22 Bradley, Ron 21 Wiggins, Curtis 19 Lewis, Tommy 18 2 tied with 16 Vandiver, Tommy 19 2 tied with 14 Braddock, Ronnie 19 Minick, Carroll 20 Reid, Tom 19 2 tied with 16 2 tied with 9 Simpson, Jim 16 Miller, Bill 21 Miller, B. 17 Harrelson, Mike 17 Groover, Richard 19 Griffith, Billy 25 Griffith, B. 20 Littleton, Larry 48 Wilson, Bubba 43 Kizer, Bubba 38 Lanning, David 64 Belue, Buck 45 Pyburn, Jeff 66 McKinney, Vic 44 Wirth, Mike 57 Fuentes, Rick 50 Brown, Marty 46 Wenrich, Ron 70 Miller, Roger 67 2 tied with 63 Cooper, Jeff 42 Miller, R. 68 Showalter, J.R. 74 Kozeniewski, B. 51 Yselonia, John 53 Yselonia, J. 51 Stowers, Chris 40 Arenas, Pete 54 Stowers, C. 57 Anthony, Aaron 58 2 tied with 46 Rainwater, Brian 62 Brooks, Doc 59 Keppinger, Jeff 73 Mitchell, Lee 55 Mitchell, Lee 52 Morris, Josh 71 Morris, Josh 45 Morris, Josh 68 Beckham, Gordon 51 Beckham, Gordon 77 Poythress, Rich 86
SB Henderson, Billy 29 Umbricht, Jim 9 2 tied with 2 Sherrer, Bobby 14 Tarleton, Wendell 10 Tarleton, W. 27 Tarleton, W. 14 Tarleton, W. 22 2 tied with 3 3 tied with 3 Vandiver, Tommy 4 2 tied with 5 Sapp, Robert 5 Cheek, Benny 8 Pickett, Mike 13 Reid, Tom 5 Etter, Bob 6 Etter, B. 7 Clark, Don 3 Clark, D. 11 Harrelson, Mike 8 Harrelson, M. 13 Turner, Jim 6 Turner, J. 3 Wilson, Sparky 8 Saber, Mark 8 Rapella, Stu 13 Kizer, Bubba 13 Clatterbuck, Don 17 Pyburn, Jeff 14 Bellamy, Rodney 30 Basco, John 16 Jackson, David 13 Treadway, Jeff 5 Bennett, Jeff 8 Brown, Marty 11 Carter, Steve 10 Carter, S. 7 Bielski, Rich 5 Alfonso, Joey 10 Alfonso, J. 9 Cossetta, Jim 6 Cossetta, J. 10 Crane, Todd 16 Crane, T. 17 Crane, T. 22 Stowers, Chris 24 McNally, Dustin 20 McNally, D. 15 Rainwater, Brian 17 Hudson, Josh 10 Keppinger, Jeff 10 Lytle, Chaz 31 2 tied with 8 Holmes, Justin 18 Wyatt, Jonathan 10 2 tied with 10 Wyatt, Jonathan 16 Beckham, Gordon 17 Taylor, Johnathan 23
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Pitching Leaders
Derek Lilliquist YEAR 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
WINS Adams, Carl 6 Dozier, Dick 5 2 tied with 3 Roberts, Jack 8 Houston, Leon 6 Parrish, Allen 8 Hearn, Billy 7 Minshew, Wayne 5 Minshew, W. 5 Payne, Bob 5 Hall, W.L. 3 Braddock, Ronnie 4 Bagby, Charles 3 Pierce, Don 6 2 tied with 3 Jordan, Tom 4 Jordan, T. 6 2 tied with 3 Copeland, Buddy 4 2 tied with 3 Cannon, Bob 7 Westbrook, Cauthen 5 Nevinger, Gary 5 2 tied with 4 3 tied with 2 Ivie, Bill 7 Register, Mickey 5 Fore, Chuck 10 O’Neal, Alan 5 2 tied with 4 3 tied with 5 Mosher, Peyton 9 Kemp, Hugh 7 Barnette, Tim 6 Chaistain, Dennis 10 Lilliquist, Derek 8 Lilliquist, D. 9 Lilliquist, D. 14 Muh, Steve 8 Fleming, Dave 12 Rebhan, Mark 13 Musselwhite, Jim 7 Hill, John 9 Musselwhite, J. 7 Ciaccio, Chris 7 Powell, Brian 8 Link, Bruce 7 Gandy, Josh 8 Frachiseur, Zack 6 2 tied with 5 Clark, Chris 7 Carswell, Jeffrey 10 Sharpton, Bill 6 Hyle, Michael 6 Hyle, Michael 8 Startup, Will 6 3 tied with 8 Moreau, Nathan 6 Holder, Trevor 8 Holder, Trevor 7
Record Holders in Bold
Wayne Minshew ERA (Min. 1 IP/GP) Adams, Carl 2.39 Kell, Charles 4.83 Dozier, Dick 4.78 Roberts, Jack 3.16 Houston, Leon 1.38 Parrish, Allen 4.11 Hearn, Billy 2.34 Minshew, Wayne 1.02 Glenn, Walter 1.26 Payne, Bob 2.76 Staples, Max 5.32 Hall, W.L. 3.00 Bagby, Charles 3.25 Pierce, Don 2.62 Cain, Bob 2.22 Frady, Cotton 2.91 Jordan, Tom 1.57 Tucker, Doug 2.15 Copeland, Buddy 2.37 Cannon, Bob 2.88 Cannon, B. 1.94 Nevinger, Gary 3.96 Nevinger, G. 2.79 Vincent, Ernie 3.55 DiLorenzo, Chris 2.18 Ivie, Bill 1.83 Fore, Chuck 2.79 Fore, C. 1.67 DiLorenzo, C. 3.44 Rabun, Ken 4.75 Richie, Gene 4.12 Mosher, Peyton 2.38 Barnette, Tim 3.09 Lanigan, Greg 2.96 Chaistain, Dennis 3.08 Carpenter, Cris 3.49 Carpenter, C. 2.88 Lilliquist, Derek 2.24 Lipson, Marc 3.98 Fleming, Dave 2.08 Fleming, D. 2.86 Musselwhite, Jim 2.62 Payne, Stan 3.11 Powell, Brian 2.77 Powell, B. 4.66 Powell, B. 3.61 Frachiseur, Zack 3.82 Gandy, Josh 4.17 Frachiseur, Z. 5.63 Brand, Cliff 4.03 Carswell, Jeffrey 3.20 Friedman, Jody 2.76 Woods, Matt 4.46 Benefield, Brent 2.57 Startup, Will 2.22 Startup, Will 3.21 Warren, Rip 3.25 Dodson, Stephen 3.56 Holder, Trevor 4.41 Grimm, Justin 4.15
Dave Fleming IP (Min. 1 IP/GP) Adams, Carl 90.1 Kell, Charles 63.1 Dozier, Dick 52.2 Roberts, Jack 94.0 Houston, Leon 78.0 Parrish, Allen 87.2 Hearn, Billy 73.0 Menshew, Wayne 44.0 Payne, Bob 63.0 Payne, B. 78.1 Staples, Max 47.1 Braddock, Ronnie 64.2 Bagby, Charles 44.1 Pierce, Don 68.2 Bagby, C. 54.1 Jordan, Tom 65.0 Wysocki, Mike 67.1 Tucker, Doug 46.0 Tucker, D. 62.0 Cannon, Bob 74.2 Cannon, B. 83.1 Nevinger, Gary 63.2 Nevinger, G. 77.1 Nevinger, G. 47.2 Vincent, Ernie 55.1 Register, Mickey 69.1 Register, M. 72.2 Fore, Chuck 91.2 O’Neal, Alan 73.0 Mosher, Peyton 71.1 Richie, Gene 67.2 Mosher, P. 83.1 Kemp, Hugh 77.0 Kemp, H. 75.0 Chastain, Dennis 96.1 Givler, Doug 91.2 Lilliquist, Derek 93.1 Lilliquist, D. 136.2 Muh, Steve 122.0 Fleming, Dave 134.1 Fleming, D. 160.1 Wildes, Tracy 97.1 Hill, John 97.2 Musselwhite, Jim 102.1 Powell, Brian 129.1 Powell, B. 147.0 Frachiseur, Zack 113.0 Frachiseur, Z. 116.0 Frachiseur, Z. 102.1 Brand, Cliff 102.2 Clark, Chris 99.0 Brown, Jeremy 92.0 Sharpton, Bill 89.2 Ruthven, Sean 74.1 Lubrano, Paul 95.0 Hyle, Michael 79.1 Brown, Brooks 110.2 Dodson, Stephen 81.0 Holder, Trevor 98.0 Holder, Trevor 92.1
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
SO Adams, Carl 66 Kell, Charles 35 Roberts, Jack 38 Roberts, J. 87 Parrish, Allen 35 Parrish, A. 48 Hearn, Billy 52 Minshew, Wayne 40 Minshew, W. 49 Payne, Bob 36 Staples, Max 28 Hall, W.L. 55 Bagby, Charles 26 Pierce, Don 52 2 tied with 32 Jordan, Tom 57 Wysocki, Mike 49 Copeland, Buddy 56 Copeland, B. 81 Tucker, Doug 39 Cannon, Bob 39 Nevinger, Gary 66 Nevinger, G. 67 Nevinger, G. 50 Vincent, Ernie 38 Register, Mickey 64 Register, M. 37 Fore, Chuck 71 DiLorenzo, Chris 49 Mosher, Peyton 46 Richie, Gene 38 Mosher, P. 67 Kemp, Hugh 50 Kemp, H. 66 Givler, Doug 67 Lilliquist, Derek 93 Lilliquist, D. 104 Lilliquist, D. 190 Muh, Steve 98 Fleming, Dave 110 Fleming, D. 163 Zdanowicz, Tom 75 Payne, Stan 101 Musselwhite, Jim 107 Powell, Brian 140 Powell, B. 138 Frachiseur, Zack 81 Gandy, Josh 126 Frachiseur, Z. 120 Brand, Cliff 93 Clark, Chris 84 Brown, Jeremy 80 Sharpton, Bill 65 Ruthven, Sean 74 Ruthven, Sean 91 Warren, Rip 65 Brown, Brooks 123 Holder, Trevor 60 Holder, Trevor 68 Holder T./Grimm J. 72
Joshua Fields SV ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LaHullier, Wayne 3 Gilbert, Randy 1 Geyer, David 3 2 tied with 2 None Walton, Matt 3 Leavelle, Steve 2 Sawyer, Dave 2 3 tied with 2 Cogan, Bob 3 Carpenter, Cris 8 Carpenter, C. 14 Carpenter, C. 11 Lipson, Marc 4 Lipson, M. 7 Payne, Stan 4 Musselwhite, Jim 5 Barylak, Alex 9 Barylak, A. 15 Barylak, A. 4 Hall, Chris 3 Link, Bruce 3 Crawford, Chris 5 Fowler, Barry 3 Sledge, Phillip 2 Carswell, Jeffrey 4 Friedman/Brown 2 Moorhead, Brandon 5 Moorhead, Brandon 5 Startup, Will 12 Startup, Will 6 Fields, Joshua 15 Fields, Joshua 7 Fields, Joshua 18 Weaver, Dean 10
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No Hitters/Defensive Records 10 GEORGIA NO-HITTERS
Bulldog *Combined Brian Powell Mike Rebhan #Ernie Vincent Buddy Copeland $Don Woeltjen $Fred Sale Pond Lippett %Tom Philpot $Will Sanford
Opponent Furman E. Kentucky W. Carolina Vanderbilt Vanderbilt at Georgia Tech Virginia Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech &Pennsylvania
Date March 17, 1999 March 19, 1994 Feb. 25, 1989 April 20, 1973 April 15, 1967 May 3, 1963 April 30, 1923 April 23, 1920 May 10, 1919 April 13, 1897
Score 14-1 9-0 1-0 6-0 1-0 5-0 4-0 6-0 8-0 4-0
*Five pitchers: Kyle Goodson (1-4), Shaun Helmey (5), Phillip Sledge (6-7), Tim Fries (8), Barry Fowler (9); Note: Furman led 1-0 in the second on a balk by Goodson. Georgia pitchers faced 30 batters, 0 BB, 5 K; $Perfect game, #7-inning game; &in Atlanta at Brisbine Park; %Philpot beat Ga. Tech three times that season, twice as a starter and once in relief.
PERFECT GAME
Three No-Hitters against Georgia
March 19, 1976 in Athens, Ga. March 30, 1973 in Knoxville, Tenn. March 27, 1967 in Columbia, S.C.
Rick Honeycutt (UT) Joe O’Brien (UT) Billy Reitmeier (USC)
1-0 (7 inn.) 5-0 (7 inn.) 5-0
FIRST NO-HITTER
Will Sanford threw the first no-hitter on April 13, 1897.
Defensive Records BEST FIELDING PERCENTAGE
Catcher Season: .997, Ron Bunnell, 1983 (264 PO, 40 A, 1 E) *several reserves 1.000, most chances: Terry Childers, 1989 (198 PO, 11 A, 0 E) Career: .993, Terry Childers, 1989-92 (1241 PO, 121 A, 9 E) First Baseman Season: .996, Josh Morris, 2005 (445 PO, 22 A, 2 E) Career: .991, Josh Morris, 2004-06 (1645 PO, 86 A, 15 E) Second Baseman Season: .982, Jim Cossetta, 1992 (120 PO, 148 A, 5 E) Career: .981, Jim Cossetta, 1991-92 (225 PO, 300 A, 10 E) Third Baseman Season: .956, Mark Thornhill, 1999 (31 PO, 100 A, 6 E) Career: .938, Lee Mitchell, 2001-03 (81 PO, 284 A, 24 E) Shortstop Season: .962, Levi Hyams, 2009 (63 PO, 114 A, 7 E) Career: .951, Justin Holmes, 2002-04 (169 PO, 332 A, 26 E) Outfielder Season: *1.000, Jonathan Wyatt, 2007 (161 PO, 3 A, 0 E) *others with fewer chances including Zach Cone, 2009 (38 PO, 2 A, 0 E) Career: .995, Lyle Allen, 2008-09 (192 PO, 2 A, 1 E) Pitcher Season: *1.000, Mickey Westphal, 2002 (5 PO, 22 A, 0 E) *others with fewer chances including Trevor Holder, 2009 (13 PO, 10 A) Career: *1.000, Stan Payne, 1990-92 (7 PO, 35 A, 0 E) *others with fewer chances Note: Defensive records since 1976 and two-season min. for career.
Centerfielder Joey Side registered a record 176 putouts in helping Georgia advance to the 2006 College World Series.
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PUTOUTS
Catcher Season: 449, Jason Jacobs, 2006 (70 games) Career: 1608, Roger Miller, 1986-89 (230 games) First Baseman Season: 665, Josh Morris, 2004 (68 games) Career: 1735, Doug Radziewicz, 1988-91 (242 games) Second Baseman Season: 165, Joey Alfonso, 1990 (69 games) Career: 306, Joey Alfonso, 1989-90 (131 games) Third Baseman Season: 51, Ryan Peisel, 2008 (71 games) Career: 130, Ryan Peisel, 2006-08 (190 games) Shortstop Season: 114, J.R. Showalter, 1990 (71 games) Career: 341, Pete Arenas, 1993-96 (226 games) Outfielder Season: 176, Joey Side, 2006 (70 games) Career: 503, Todd Crane, 1992-95 (221 games) Pitcher Season: 19, Chris Ciaccio, 1994 (18 games) Career: 35, John Hill, 1991-94 (66 games)
ASSISTS
Catcher Season: 77, Clint Sammons, 2004 (66 games) Career: 168, Clint Sammons, 2002-04 (168 games) First Baseman Season: 55, John Yselonia, 1993 (58 games) 55, Rich Poythress, 2008 (71 games) Career: 131, Doug Radziewicz, 1988-91 (242 games) Second Baseman Season: 201, Jody Pollock, 2001 (69 games) Career: 446, Marshall Szabo, 2002-04 (170 games) Third Baseman Season: 159, Jeff Cooper, 1990 (71 games) Career: 295, Ryan Peisel, 2006-08 (190 games) Shortstop Season: 228, J.R. Showalter, 1990 (71 games) Career: 671, Pete Arenas, 1993-96 (226 games) Outfielder Season: 10, Chris Stowers, 1995 (50 games); Todd Crane, 1995 (58 games) Career: 23, Chris Stowers, 1993-96 (200 games) Pitcher Season: 40, Dave Fleming, 1990 (21 games) Career: 79, Dave Fleming, 1988-90 (56 games)
Don Woeltjen is carried off Rose Bowl Field in Atlanta following his perfect game against Georgia Tech on May 3, 1963. He had 11 strikeouts in the 5-0 win.
Gold Glove Awards
2007: Jonathan Wyatt, OF 2009: Rich Poythress, 1B Beginning in 2007, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) along with Rawlings Sporting Goods began a program where Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were presented to NCAA Division I players. Nomination and voting criteria are the same as the ABCA Rawlings All-Region and All-American Awards, which are collegiate baseball’s oldest selections, dating back to 1949. The players and their schools each receive a Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Georgia outfielder Jonathan Wyatt was one of the nine inaugural recipients in 2007. He led all SEC outfielders with a perfect 1.000 Fielding Percentage in 164 total chances in his final season with the Bulldogs. He was a 13th-round pick of the Chicago Cubs. Rich Poythress received national recognition for his stellar play at first base for the SEC champion Bulldogs in 2008, earning a Gold Glove Award. He recorded a .995 fielding percentage in 69 starts with a school record 55 assists to go with 535 putouts in helping the team reach the College World Series Finals. Poythress finished his career with a .993 Fielding Percentage (1323 PO, 127 A, 10 E). He was a second round pick of the Seattle Mariners in 2009.
Jonathan Wyatt 2007 Gold Glove
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
NCAA Tournament History OVERALL RECORD: 46-28
Regional Titles: 6 (1987, ’90, 2001, ’04, ’06, ’08) Super-Regional Titles: 4 (2001, ’04, ’06, ’08) Best National Finish: 1st (1990) Tournament
App.
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NCAA District Playoffs
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2
NCAA Regionals
9
26
12
NCAA Super Regionals
4
8
3
College World Series
6
10
11
Georgia In The NCAA Postseason *Arizona ......................................2-0 *Arkansas ...................................0-1 Clemson .....................................2-1 Coastal Carolina .........................3-0 Connecticut.................................1-0 Duke ...........................................1-2 Fordham .....................................1-1 Florida State ...............................4-3 *Fresno State..............................1-2 Ga. Southern ..............................1-1 Ga. Tech .....................................6-2 Jacksonville ................................1-0 Kent State ...................................0-1 Lipscomb ....................................1-1 Louisville .....................................2-0 Maine ..........................................1-0 *Miami, Fla..................................1-0 Michigan .....................................1-0 Middle Tenn. State ......................1-0 *Miss. State ................................1-0 North Carolina ............................1-0 N.C. State ...................................2-1 Ohio State...................................1-1 *Oklahoma State ........................1-0 *Oregon State .............................0-1 *Rice ...........................................0-1 Rider ...........................................1-0 Rollins .........................................1-0 Rutgers .......................................1-1 Sacred Heart ..............................1-0 *Southern Calilfornia...................0-1 South Carolina ............................2-1 **Stanford ...................................4-3 *Tennessee .................................0-1 *Texas .........................................0-2
Back Home in Omaha
UGA 002 001 002—5 11 0 Ga. Tech 010 000 000—1 1 3 W: Broadfoot (8-3), L: Kinard (12-3); T: 2:06 Att.: 1,405 (daily) UGA 000 212 005—10 12 3 Michigan 122 000 003— 8 11 3 W: Carpenter (9-3), L: Ignasiak (6-5); T: 2:46 Att.: 1,186 (daily) UGA 040 401 010—10 15 3 Fordham 000 000 004— 4 3 5 W: Lilliquist (14-2), L: Darrigo (5-2); T: 2:40 Att.: 1,101 (daily) Rider 003 020 000— 5 11 1 UGA 430 100 50X—13 15 0 W: Kelly (5-2), L: Kroschwitz (4-5), SV: Carpenter (11); T: 3:25, Att.: 1,101 (daily)
1987 College World Series
Omaha, Neb., Rosenblatt Stadium May 30, 1987: Stanford 3, Georgia 2 SU 020 100 000- 3 9 2 UGA 000 010 010- 2 8 1 W: McDowell (12-4), L: Lilliquist (14-3); SV: Chitren (12). T: 2:19. Att. 13,561 May 31, 1987: Arkansas 5, Georgia 4 UGA 002 010 100-- 4 5 3 UA 000 103 001-- 5 12 3 W: Helton (2-1), L: Carpenter (9-4); T. 2:50. Att: 12,429
1990 Northeast Regional
Waterbury, Conn., Municipal Stadium Georgia d. Connecticut 7-2; Georgia d. Maine 6-3; Georgia d. North Carolina 5-4; Rutgers d. Georgia 4-3; Georgia d. Rutgers 20-9
*College World Series; **4-2 at CWS
UConn 000 000 200—2 4 1 UGA 001 001 50X—7 8 2 W: Fleming (11-4), L: Walker (4-7); T: 2:28 Att.: 4,500
NCAA TOURNAMENT LINESCORES 1953 NCAA District III
UGA 300 001 101—6 12 1 Maine 300 000 000—3 7 2 W: Rebhan (11-5), L: D’Andrea (11-4); T: 2:34; Att.: 1,893
Charlotte, N.C. Georgia defeated Rollins 8-4; Georgia defeated Duke 9-4; Duke defeated Georgia 9-1 and 11-3
UNC 000 000 220—4 7 1 UGA 002 003 00X—5 9 2 W: Payne (6-1), L: Maney (4-3), SV: Wildes (2); T: 2:33, Att.: 2,165
1987 Northeast Regional Atlanta, Ga., Russ Chandler Stadium Fordham d. Georgia 5-3; Georgia d. Ga. Tech 5-1; Georgia d. Michigan 10-8; Georgia d. Fordham 10-4; Georgia d. Rider 13-5
UGA 100 000 011—3 5 2 Rutgers 000 020 011—4 6 0 W: Kotch (8-4), L: Fleming (11-5); T: 2:44, Att.: 800
Fordham 100 020 101—5 10 0 UGA 000 020 001—3 10 2 W: Harnisch (8-1), L: Lilliquist (13-2); T: 2:37 Att.: 1,617 (daily)
UGA 102 645 101—20 17 4 Rutgers 042 030 000— 9 12 1 W: Hoitsma (6-0), L: Fazekas (5-7), SV: Rebhan (1); T: 3:22, Att.: 800
1990 College World Series
Omaha, Neb., Rosenblatt Stadium June 1, 1990: Georgia 3, Miss. State 0 MSU 000 000 000-- 0 4 3 UGA 001 010 01x-- 3 5 1 W: Fleming (12-5), L: Reed (15-3); T: 2:07. Att. 12,732; Note: 1st CWS shutout since 1987 when FSU beat ASU 3-0 June 3, 1990: Georgia 16, Stanford 2 UGA 000 00(11)005-- 16 19 2 SU 100 100 010-- 2 5 1 W: Rebhan (12-5), L: Mussina (14-4); T: 3:08. Att. 15,623 June 6, 1990: Stanford 4, Georgia 2 SU 000 100 300-- 4 6 1 UGA 200 000 000-- 2 6 0 W: Sackinsky (10-1), L: Fleming (12-6); T: 2:34. Att. 16,109 June 8, 1990: Georgia 5, Stanford 1 UGA 000 400 100--5 10 1 SU 010 000 000--1 6 0 W: Rebhan (13-5), L: Mussina (14-5); T: 2:33; Att. 15,919
National Championship Game
June 9, 1990: Georgia 2, Okla. State 1 UGA 000 110 000--2 6 1 OSU 000 001 000--1 5 1 W: Payne (7-1), L: Burbank (10-2); SV: Fleming (2). T: 2:53. Att. 16,482 1992 South II Regional Tallahassee, Fla., Dick Howser Stadium Kent State d. Georgia 5-2; Stanford d. Georgia 7-3 Kent State 200 000 120—5 9 1 UGA 100 100 000—2 6 3 W: Underwood (9-2), L: Hill (9-5); T: 2:21, Att.: 677 Stanford 102 100 030—7 15 0 UGA 001 000 020—3 8 1 W: Helling (9-4), L: Musslewhite (4-5); T: 2:25, Att.: 966
2001 NCAA Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field Ga. Southern d. Georgia 4-3; Georgia d. #20 Ga. Tech 13-5; Georgia d. Ga. Southern 10-9(11); Georgia d. Coastal Carolina 9-3 and 8-7
Did You Know?
6-FOR-9 IN GOING TO OMAHA INCLUDING 3 TIMES SINCE 2004 In nine trips to the NCAA Regionals in school history, Georgia has advanced to the College World Series six times! Under Coach David Perno, the Bulldogs have made five NCAA appearances and three times made it to Omaha! UGA 120 300 030 01—10 12 2 Ga. Sou. 001 000 404 00— 9 14 1 W: Sharpton (5-1), L: Rogers (5-1) T: 3:23, Att.: 2,847 UGA 300 004 101—9 10 2 Co. Caro. 000 000 300—3 12 4 W: Moorhead (3-2), L: Carter (8-2); T: 3:10, Att.:3,291 UGA 103 011 002—8 11 0 Co. Caro. 201 201 100—7 16 1 W:Carswell (10-1),L:Sturkie (13-6) T:3:44, Att.: 2,778
2001 NCAA Super Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field Georgia d. #10 Fla. State 8-7(10); #10 FSU d. Georgia 11-6; Georgia d. #10 FSU 8-3 Florida St. 000 002 032 0—7 11 1 UGA 100 013 011 1—8 15 1 W: Friedman (4-2), L: Lord (2-3); T: 3:21, Att.: 4,290 UGA 100 122 000— 6 9 1 Florida St. 101 501 03X—11 16 1 W: Lynch (9-2), L: Moravek (3-5), SV: Hodges (4); T: 2:43, Att.: 4,212 Florida St. 020 000 100—3 4 0 UGA 300 131 00X—8 11 1 W: Moorhead (4-2), L: Read (7-5); T: 2:43 Att.: 3,428
2001 College World Series
Omaha, Neb., Rosenblatt Stadium #2 USC d. Georgia 11-5; #8 Tennessee d. Georgia 19-12 June 9, 2001: Southern Cal 11, Georgia 5 UGA 000 300 110— 5 10 0 USC 231 010 13X—11 18 0 W: Prior (15-1), L: Brown (7-4), T: 2:59 Att. 19,958 June 11, 2001: Tennessee 19, Georgia 12 UT 402 030 253— 19 21 1 UGA 005 240 010— 12 14 2 W: Gates (6-4), L: Carswell (10-2) T: 3:20, Att. 20,220
Ga. Sou. 000 200 101—4 17 2 UGA 000 110 100—3 7 0 W: Rogers (5-0), L: Carswell (9-1); T: 3:02, Att.: 3,291 Ga. Tech 000 011 300— 5 11 1 UGA 001 115 50X—13 15 0 W: Moravek (3-4), L: Kelly (7-5), SV: Friedman (2); T: 3:04, Att.: 1,902
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Brandon Moorhead and Jeff Keppinger led the Bulldogs and Coach Polk back to the College World Series in 2001
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NCAA Tournament History 2002 NCAA Regional
June 22, 2004: Georgia 3, Arizona 1 UGA 002 000 010— 3 9 1 UA 000 000 100— 1 7 0 W: Hyle (8-2), L: Guyette (6-8), T: 3:07 Att. 25,240
Louisville 000 000 010—1 8 1 UGA 030 000 40X—7 10 1 W: Woods (3-2), L: Jackson (10-3); T: 2:47 Att.: 1,326
June 23, 2004: Texas 7, Georgia 6 UGA 005 000 100— 6 12 1 UT 003 012 10X— 7 12 1 W: Street (6-1), L: Woods (2-3), T: 2:47 Att. 28,216
Atlanta, Ga., Russ Chandler Stadium Georgia d. Louisville 7-1; #9 Ga. Tech d. Georgia 3-0; Georgia d. Coastal Carolina 9-7; #9 Ga. Tech d. Georgia 8-7
UGA 000 000 000—0 7 1 GT 001 001 01X—3 6 0 W: Goodman (7-1), L: Westphal (5-6), SV: Watchko (2); T: 2:21, Att.: 3,239 Co. Carolina010 420 000—7 11 2 UGA 200 122 02X—9 18 1 W: Sartain (3-0), L: S. Soja (3-1); T: 3:11, Att.: 767 GT 012 000 212—8 11 2 UGA 000 100 024—7 9 2 W: Burks (10-6), L: Fellows (1-3), SV: Pery (3); T: 3:12, Att.: 2,465
2004 NCAA Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field Georgia d. Middle Tenn. State 16-2; Georgia d. #22 Clemson 6-3; #22 Clemson d. Georgia 10-9; Georgia d. #22 Clemson 7-6 (10) MTSU 000 000 101— 2 4 2 UGA 090 500 11X—16 14 0 W: Dobbs (4-2), L: Mobley (7-5); T: 2:25, Att.: 2,150 Clem 010 000 200—3 8 2 UGA 020 022 00X—6 12 1 W: Startup (6-2), L: Lumsden; T: 2:37, Att.: 3,431 UGA 003 150 000—9 13 1 Clem 002 031 40X—10 8 1 W: Cribb (5-1), L: Boggs (2-4); T: 2:58, Att.: 3,225 UGA 002 020 0021—7 11 0 Clem 040 020 0000—6 10 4 W: Startup (7-2), L: Hogan (3-4); T: 3:01, Att.: 1,651 2004 NCAA Super Regional Atlanta Ga., Russ Chandler Stadium Georgia d. #3 Ga. Tech 7-5; Georgia d. #3 Ga. Tech 5-3 UGA 005 002 000—7 12 0 GT 102 001 010—5 9 2 W: Dobbs (5-2), L: Owings (9-3); SV: Startup (9); T: 2:49, Att.: 4,157 GT 000 020 010—3 4 4 UGA 100 000 22X—5 11 0 W: Lanier (4-1), L: Burks (8-6); SV: Startup (10); T: 2:53, Att.: 4,157
2004 College World Series
2006 NCAA Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field, June 3-5 Georgia d. Sacred Heart 11-0; Fla. State d. Georgia 6-4; Georgia d. Jacksonville 15-8; Georgia d. FSU 7-1; Georgia d. FSU 3-2 SU 000 000 000—0 3 1 UGA 001 151 03x—11 13 0 W: Westphal (7-1), L: Monti (8-5); T: 1:58, Att.: 1,896 FSU 101 013 000—6 8 2 UGA 000 031 000—4 4 0 W: Chambliss (12-4), L: Brown (7-4), SV: Tucker (9); T: 2:41, Att.: 3,351 UGA 050 402 400—15 18 0 JU 003 200 030—8 12 0 W: Moreau (8-1), L: Dobbins (12-2), T: 2:57, Att.:1,102 UGA 000 200 311—7 13 1 FSU 000 001 000—1 8 2 W: Leaver (3-2), L: Henry (9-4); T: 2:52, Att.: 2,463 FSU 100 000 001—2 7 1 UGA 002 000 01X—3 7 1 W: Holder (4-3), L: Sauls (1-3); T: 2:34, Att.: 3,612
2006 NCAA Super Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field, June 10-12 #15 South Carolina d. Georgia 15-6; Georgia d. #15 USC 11-5; Georgia d. #15 USC 11-6 USC 360 030 030—15 19 1 UGA 001 000 302— 6 11 1 W: Honeycutt (7-0), L: Westphal (7-2); T: 2:41; Att.: 3,672 UGA 000 520 130—11 19 1 USC 301 010 000— 5 4 1 W: Brown (8-4), L: Cisco (7-5); T: 3:01, Att.: 3,937
Note: After the game, UGA won the coin flip and they elected to be the visiting team for game three so they could occupy their dugout (first base side) and wear gray uniforms.
UGA 002 011 700—11 11 1 USC 003 000 111— 6 11 2 W: Holder (5-3), L: Pelzer (5-5); T: 3:14, *Att.: 4,302, *Foley Field Record
2006 College World Series
Omaha, Neb., Rosenblatt Stadium #1 Rice d. Georgia 6-4; #4 Oregon State d. Georgia 5-3
Omaha, Neb., Rosenblatt Stadium Georgia d. #8 Arizona 8-7; #2 Texas d. Georgia 9-3; Georgia d. #8 Arizona 3-1; #2 Texas d. Georgia 7-6 June 18, 2004: Georgia 8, Arizona 7 UA 100 500 010— 7 14 4 UGA 120 400 10X— 8 12 0 W: Dobbs (6-2), L: Kolberg (9-7), T: 3:07 Att. 14,697
June 17, 2006: Rice 6, Georgia 4 UGA 000 000 400— 4 5 1 RU 000 101 40X— 6 11 1 W: Cox (5-1), L: Warren (8-3), T: 2:52, Att. 19,885
June 20, 2004: Texas 9, Georgia 3 UT 500 102 010— 9 13 1 UGA 100 020 000— 3 8 1 W: Cox (6-1), L: Ruthven (7-2), T: 3:13 Att. 26,480
June 19, 2006: Oregon State 5, Georgia 3 OSU 011 200 010— 5 12 2 UGA 001 010 010— 3 7 1 W: Nickerson (12-4), L: Westphal (7-3); SV: Gunderson (18); T: 2:45, Att. 17,135
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2008 NCAA Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field, May 30-June 2 Lipscomb d. Georgia 10-7; UGA d. Louisville 9-8; UGA d. Lipscomb 14-3; UGA d. Ga. Tech 8-0; UGA d. Ga. Tech 18-6 LU 112 041 001—10 10 1 UGA 400 002 01X—7 13 2 W: Brothers (4-5), L: Dodson (5-4); SV: Tognazzini (4); T: 2:53, Att.: 2,255 UGA 100 100 700—9 18 2 UL 012 101 003—8 13 1 W: Weaver (5-1), L: Rosenberg (5-5); T: 3:24, Att.: 1,901 UGA 420 240 002—14 21 0 LU 001 110 000— 3 9 0 W: Moreau (4-2), L: Dunn (5-5); T: 3:02, Att.: 2,072 GT 000 000 000— 0 4 0 UGA 002 120 30X— 8 12 0 W: Montgomery (3-2), L: Burns, E. (7-5); T: 2:32, Att.: 2,929 UGA 330 423 300— 18 18 2 GT 500 100 000— 6 11 6 W: McRee (6-1), L: Cumpton (2-1); T: 3:38, Att.: 3,518
2008 NCAA Super Regional
Athens, Ga., Foley Field, June 6-8 Georgia d. #15 N.C. State 11-4; #15 N.C. State d. Georgia10-6; Georgia d. #15 N.C. State 17-8 NCSt 002 000 002— 4 7 1 UGA 004 005 02X— 11 11 3 W: Holder (8-4), L: Shunick (7-6); T: 2:54; Att.: 3,517 UGA 100 110 003— 6 11 0 NCSt 103 000 42X— 10 12 1 W: Buchanan (3-2), L: Moreau (4-3); T: 3:27; Att.: 3,523 NCSt 000 003 032— 8 9 1 UGA 900 003 50X— 17 18 0 W: Montgomery (4-2), L: Surkamp (5-3); T: 3:15; Att.: 3,512
Ryan Peisel
2008 College World Series
Omaha, Neb., Rosenblatt Stadium Georgia d. #1 Miami, Fla. 7-4; Georgia d. #7 Stanford 4-3; Georgia d. #7 Stanford 10-8, Georgia advances to CWS Finals Georgia d. #8 Fresno State 7-6; #8 FSU d. Georgia 19-10; #8 FSU d. Georgia 6-1 June 14, 2008: Georgia 7, Miami, Fla. 4 UGA 001 002 004— 7 11 1 UM 102 000 100— 4 7 1 W: Fields (3-2), L: C. Gutierrez (5-4), T: 3:19, Att. 23,039 June 16, 2008: Georgia 4, Stanford 3 SU 003 000 000— 3 6 0 UGA 000 101 20X— 4 9 0 W: McRee (7-1), L: Yount (6-4), SV: Fields (17); T: 3:18, Att. 20,087 June 21, 2008: Georgia 10, Stanford 8 UGA 013 230 010— 10 15 2 SU 001 210 004— 8 11 0 W: Weaver (6-1), L: Bleich (3-3); T: 3:33, Att. 15,828 CWS Championship Series (Best-of-3) June 23, 2008: Georgia 7, Fresno State 6 FSU 001 020 030— 6 7 0 UGA 100 101 04X— 7 10 1 W: Harvil (2-1), L: Burke (4-6); SV: Fields (18); T: 2:55, Att. 19,559 June 24, 2008: Fresno St. 19, Georgia 10 UGA 311 100 400— 10 16 0 FSU 006 540 31X— 19 19 2 W: Sprague (6-2), L: Dodson (5-5); SV: Hower (1); T: 3:55, Att. 17,223 June 25, 2008: Fresno St. 6, Georgia 1 FSU 020 103 000— 6 8 4 UGA 000 000 010— 1 6 2 W: Wilson (9-5), L: Moreau (4-4); T: 2:56, Att. 18,932
2009 NCAA Regional
Tallahassee, Fla., Dick Howser Stadium Georgia d. Ohio State 24-8; #6 Fla. State d. Georgia 8-2; Ohio State d. Georgia 13-6 OSU 002 000 132—8 10 1 UGA 800 201 3(10)X—24 23 2 W: Grimm (4-4), L: Wimmers (9-2); T: 3:20 Att.: 3,101 UGA 000 200 000—2 5 0 FSU 130 000 04X—8 12 2 W: Gilmartin (12-2), L: Holder (7-5); T: 2:40, Att.: 5,127 UGA 140 001 000—6 10 3 OSU 032 200 60X—13 13 0 W: Rucinski (12-2), L: Harvil (4-3), SV: Hale (18); T: 2:50; Att.: 2,974
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
College World Series Teams
1987
1987 Georgia Bulldogs: 42-21 Final Ranking: # 7 (CB), #9 (BA)
CWS Finish/Results: Tied for 7th (0-2) Lost to Stanford 3-2; Lost to Arkansas 5-4 1987 Northeast Regional—Atlanta, Ga., Russ Chandler Stadium Lost to Fordham 5-3; Beat Georgia Tech 5-1; Beat Michigan 10-8; Beat Fordham 10-4; Beat Rider 13-5
1987 College World Series Participants
Seated (L to R): Mike Clanton (trainer), Roger Miller, Donn Perno, Derek Lilliquist, Mike Boyzuick, Pat Swift, Ken Koller, Doug Donner. Kneeling (L to R): Assistant Coach Greg Appleton, Scott Broadfoot, Michael Turner, Scott Bohlke, Joe Kelly, Matt Hoitsma, Jeff Cooper, Marc Lipson. Standing (L to R): Head Coach Steve Webber, Brian Jester, Mike Hawkins, McKay Smith, Steve Carter, Rich Bielski, Steve Muh, Phil Willis, Cris Carpenter, Pete Freeman and Assistant Coach Howard McCann.
1990 NCAA CHAMPIONS Final Record: 52-19 Final Ranking: #1 (BA, CB)
1990
Front Row (L to R): Ray Kirschner, J.R. Showalter, Dave Fleming, Jeff Cooper, Ray Suplee. Row 2 (L to R): Mike Rebhan, Joey Alfonso, Mickey Haynes, Terry Childers, Matt Hoitsma, Doug Radziewicz, Stan Payne. Row 3 (L to R): Joe Kelly, Brian Jester, Dave Perno, McKay Smith, Tommy Owen, J.P. Stewart, Tracy Wildes. Row 4 (L to R): Jeff Chambers (trainer), Don Norris, Kendall Rhine, Bruce Chick, Tom Zdanowicz, Pat Foran (mgr.). Row 5 (L to R): Assistant Coach Jim Bagnall, Assistant Coach Mike Hawkins, Head Coach Steve Webber, Assistant Coach Greg Appleton. Not Pictured: Steve DeBlasi.
The Road to the Title at the CWS: Beat Miss. State 3-0; Beat Stanford 16-2; Lost to Stanford 4-2; Beat Stanford 5-1; Beat Oklahoma State 2-1 The Road to Omaha: NCAA Northeast Regional (Waterbury, Conn.): Beat Connecticut 7-2; Beat Maine 6-3; Beat North Carolina 5-4; Lost to Rutgers 4-3; Beat Rutgers 20-9 GEORGIA IN THE CWS: *1.40 Team ERA was lowest by a CWS team since 1967 W-L 4-1 AB 176
SV 1 R 28
*ERA 1.40 H 46
ShO 1 BA .261
CG 4 2B 11
IP 45 3B 0
H 26 HR 1
R 8 TB 60
ER 7 SLG .341
BB 11 RBI 22
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
SO 39 BB 14
PO 135 SO 47
A 47 SB 1
E 5
DP 6
FLDG .973
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2001 Georgia Bulldogs
47-22 Overall SEC Champions (20-10) Final Ranking: #7 (BA); #8 (CB, USA) CWS Finish/Results: Tied for 7th (0-2): Lost to #2 Southern California 11-5; Lost to #8 Tennessee 19-12 The Road to Omaha: NCAA Athens Regional: Lost to Ga. Southern 4-3; Beat #20 Ga. Tech 13-5; Beat Georgia Southern 10-9(11); Beat Coastal Carolina 9-3 and 8-7 NCAA Athens Super Regional: Beat #10 Fla. State 8-7(10); Lost to #10 Fla. State 11-6; Beat #10 Fla. State 8-3
2001 College World Series Participants: #6 National Seed
Front Row (L-R): Mgr. Jason Turner, Jody Friedman, Jeff Keppinger, Rusty Krueger, Brad Whitfield, Jody Pollock, Mark Thornhill, Kris Edge, Darryl Blaze, Jeremy Brotherton, Andy Neufeld, David Coffey, Mgr. Justin Johnson; Row 2: Mgr. Brian Strok, Asst. Coach Allen Osborne, Asst. Coach David Perno, Chris Webb, Adam Swann, Blake Bodenmiller, Ryan Schuetz, Doc Brooks, Jeffrey Carswell, Brett Campbell, Shaun Helmey, Bill Sharpton, Michael DeRosa, Parks Robinson, Strength Coach Brian Brown, Student Trainer: Kristin Reed. Row 3: Head Coach Ron Polk, Student Trainer Lance Johnson, David Lamberth, William Sartain, Andy Hussion, Brandon Moorhead, Jeremy Brown, Matt Cavender, Tony Burchett, Ned Yost, Max Havel, Lee Mitchell, Scott Lawson, Asst. Coach Daron Schoenrock, Trainer Jeff Tanner, Admin. Asst. Steve Smith. Row 4: Kyle Magee, Matt Woods, Brandon Woods, Jon Armitage, Brandon Anglin, Scott Murphy, Chris Fordham, Rob Moravek, Steve Van Note, Jamie Cline, Jarrett Warren, Student Asst. Coach Phillip Sledge
2004
*2004 College World Series Participants
Front Row (L-R): Justin Johnson (Head Student Manager), Joshua Ferguson (Student Trainer), Justin Holmes, Brandon Masters, Johnny Dobbs, Bo Lanier, Adam McDaniel, Trey Henson, Michael Horr, Marshall Szabo, Justin Niefer, Mark Wilson (Student Manager) Row 2: Elizabeth Hawkins (Student Trainer), Blake Cannady, Matt Olson, Ryan Pittmon, Will Startup, Vol. Asst. Coach Jason Eller, Asst. Coach Don Norris, Head Coach David Perno, Asst. Coach Butch Thompson, Jonathan Wyatt, Jason Jacobs, Josh McLaughlin, Bobby Felmy, Josh Smith Row 3: Mike Dillon (Athletic Trainer), Rob Livingstone (Strength & Conditioning Coach) Clint Sammons, Derek Smith, Joe Billick, Paul Lubrano, Chris Webb, Joey Side, Rip Warren, Jake Crane, Matt Robbins, Chad Thornhill, Brooks Brown, Brian Jester (Director of Baseball Operations), Roy Winfrey (Groundskeeper) Top Row: Josh Morris, Michael Hyle, David Timm, Sean Ruthven, Matt Woods, Drew Jerdan, Joey Carroll, Mickey Westphal, Brandon Lowe, Kyle Keen, Jason Fellows, Mitchell Boggs. Not Pictured: Winton Mays. *Note: Despite being SEC co-champions, Georgia was not a top eight national seed.
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2004 Georgia Bulldogs
45-23 Overall SEC Co-Champions (19-11) Final Ranking: #4 (CB) #5 (BA, USA) CWS Finish/Results: Tied for 3rd (2-2): Beat #8 Arizona 8-7; Lost to #2 Texas 9-3; Beat #8 Arizona 3-1; Lost to #2 Texas 7-6 The Road to Omaha: NCAA Athens Regional: Beat Middle Tenn. St. 16-2; Beat #22 Clemson 6-3; Lost to #22 Clemson 10-9; Beat #22 Clemson 7-6(10) NCAA Atlanta Super Regional: Beat #3 Ga. Tech 7-5 and 5-3 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
College World Series Teams 2006
2006 Georgia Bulldogs
47-23 Overall 18-12 SEC (2nd East, 3rd Overall) Final Rank: #6 (BA); #7 (CB), #8 (USA) CWS Finish/Results: Tied for 7th (0-2): Lost to #1 Rice 6-4; Lost to #4 Oregon State 5-3 The Road to Omaha: NCAA Athens Regional: Beat Sacred Heart 11-0; Lost to Fla. State 6-4; Beat Jacksonville 15-8; Beat FSU 7-1 and 3-2; NCAA Athens Super Regional: Lost to #15 South Carolina 15-6; Beat #15 South Carolina 11-5 and 11-6
2006 College World Series Participants: #7 National Seed
Front Row (L-R): Nick DeSilvio, Gordon Beckham, Brent Hallman, Trevor Holder, Justin Holloway, David Thoms, Michael Henson, Jason Leaver, Ben Jeffers, Nathan Moreau, Student Trainer Camille Cole. Row 2: Iain Sebastian, Blake Cannaday, Matt Olson, Joe Billick, Joshua Fields, Ryan Peisel, Zak Kesler, Miles Starr, Stephen Dodson, Mitchell Odom, Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeremy Heffner Row 3: Student Mgr. Trey Henson, Student Mgr. Jonathan Paulish, Student Mgr. Nick Holland, Student Asst. Coach Derek Smith, Asst. Coach Doug Sisson, Head Coach David Perno, Vol. Asst. Coach Jason Eller, Assoc. Coach Roger Williams, Dir. of Baseball Operations Brian Jester, Head Athletic Trainer Mike Dillon, Student Trainer Grant Trotter. Row 4: Bobby Felmy, Matt Robbins, Jason Fellows, Joey Side, Jason Jacobs, Kyle Keen, Josh Morris, Mickey Westphal, Brooks Brown, Rip Warren, Adam McDaniel, Jonathan Wyatt, Matthew Dunn
2008 Georgia Bulldogs
2008
45-25-1 Overall SEC Champions (20-9-1) Final Ranking: #2 (BA, CB, USA) CWS Finish/Results: 2nd (4-2): Beat #1 Miami, Fla. 7-4; Beat #7 Stanford 4-3; Beat #7 Stanford 10-8, advance to CWS Finals; Beat #8 Fresno St. 7-6; Lost to #8 Fresno St. 19-10; Lost to #8 Fresno St. 6-1 The Road to Omaha: NCAA Athens Regional: Lost to Lipscomb 10-7; Beat Louisville 9-8; Beat Lipscomb 14-3; Beat Ga. Tech 8-0; Beat Ga. Tech 18-6 NCAA Athens Super Regional: Beat #15 N.C. State 11-4; Lost to #15 N.C. St. 10-6; Beat #15 N.C. St. 17-8
2008 College World Series Finalists: #8 National Seed
Front Row (Sitting L-R): Tyler Sanders (manager), Brian Vance (manager), Jonathan Paulish (manager), Matt Cerione, Bryce Massanari, Gordon Beckham, Jake Crane Row 2: Adam Fuller, Lyle Allen, Justin Grimm, Steve Esmonde, David Thoms, Justin Earls, Matt Olson Row 3: Volunteer Coach Justin Holmes, Michael Demperio, Joshua Fields, Robbie O’Bryan, Rich Poythress, Alex McRee, Joey Lewis, Miles Starr, Ryan Peisel, Mike Dillon (athletic trainer), Head Coach David Perno, Asst. Coach Brady Wiederhold Row 4: Asst. Coach Jason Eller, Jason Leaver, Director of Baseball Operations Brian Jester Row 5: Will Harvil, Dean Weaver, Trevor Holder, Nathan Moreau, Stephen Dodson, Nick Montgomery 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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2008 NCAA Super Regional Champions 2006 NCAA Super Regional Champions 2004 NCAA Regional Champions 2001 NCAA Regional Champions
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
NCAA All-Tournament Selections Bulldogs Named To The College World Series All-Tournament Teams
Gordon Beckham
1990: Doug Radziewicz (1B), Dave Fleming (LHP), Mike Rebhan (RHP) Jack Diesing Sr. Most Outstanding Player Award: Mike Rebhan (RHP), 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 2 Complete Games, 18 IP, 11 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 13 K 2008: Gordon Beckham (SS), Ryan Peisel (*3B/*Named as the DH) Overall, Beckham hit .522 (12-for-23) with two home runs, five RBI, four walks and fielded .960. In the championship series, he hit .583 (7-for-12) with two home runs and five RBI and fielded a perfect 1.000. Overall, Peisel hit .407 (11-for-27) with two home runs, seven RBI, four walks and fielded .933. In the championship series, he hit .308 (4-for-13) with two walks and fielded a perfect 1.000.
Ryan Peisel
Bulldogs Selected To NCAA Regional All-Tournament Teams
1987 (Atlanta): Rich Bielski (OF), Scott Bohlke (OF), Scott Broadfoot (RHP), Steve Carter (OF), Derek Lilliquist (LHP), Donn Perno (2B) 1990 (Waterbury, Conn.): Dave Fleming (LHP), Brian Jester (DH) 2001 (Athens): Tony Burchett (C), Jeff Keppinger (SS), Andy Neufeld (3B), Adam Swann (OF); Most Outstanding Player Award: Jeff Keppinger (SS): Batted .652 (15-for-23) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs and eight RBI. He hit for the cycle in an elimination game and then hit three home runs in the championship including a two-out, two-run shot in the top of the ninth for the win! 2002 (Atlanta): Josh Smith (DH), Adam Swann (OF), Matt Woods (RHP) 2004 (Athens): Clint Sammons (C), Marshall Szabo (2B), Josh Smith (3B), Justin Holmes (SS), Will Startup (LHP); Most Outstanding Player Award: Will Startup (LHP): 2-0, 2.16 ERA, 8.1 IP, 1BB, 6K 2006 (Athens): Matthew Dunn (2B), Jason Jacobs (C), Josh Morris (1B), Joey Side (OF), Rip Warren (LHP), Jonathan Wyatt (OF); Most Outstanding Player Award: Joey Side (OF): Batted .455 (10-for-22) with three home runs, two doubles, one triple, six runs scored and 12 RBI. 2008 (Athens): Rich Poythress (1B), Ryan Peisel (3B), Gordon Beckham (SS), Matt Olson (OF), Bryce Massanari (DH), Nick Montgomery (RHP) Most Outstanding Player Award: Matt Olson (OF): Batted a school record .692 (18-for-26) with 10 runs scored and six RBI.
Jason Jacobs
Nick Montgomery
Josh Morris
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Jonathan Wyatt
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NCAA Tournament Stars All-Time Top Bulldogs In The NCAA Post Season (NCAA Regional, Super Regional, College World Series Statistics Only)
HITTERS
Player Jeff Keppinger (’01), ss Scott Bohlke (’87), of Lee Mitchell (’01,’02), 3b Joey Lewis (’08,’09), c/dh Rich Poythress, (’08,’09), 1b Jonathan Wyatt (’04,’06), of Matt Cerione (’08,’09), of Michael Turner (’87), 3b Justin Holmes (’04), ss Adam Swann (’01,’02), of Josh Smith (’02,’04), 3b/of Bobby Felmy (’04,’06), of Gordon Beckham (’06,’08), ss Steve Carter (’87), of Ryan Peisel (’06,’08), 3b Doug Radziewicz (’90), 1b Jeff Cooper (’90), 3b Matt Olson (’06,’08), of
AVG .500 .500 .500 .425 .422 .406 .402 .393 .386 .377 .357 .351 .347 .345 .342 .342 .341 .333
GP-GS 10-10 7-7 6-4 16-12 17-17 19-15 17-17 7-7 10-10 14-14 14-14 20-20 24-24 7-7 24-24 10-10 10-10 23-21
AB 46 30 18 47 64 64 67 28 44 61 56 74 101 29 111 38 41 87
R 14 9 4 9 25 18 14 5 9 16 18 16 25 6 25 6 13 20
H 23 15 9 20 27 26 27 11 17 23 20 26 35 10 38 13 14 29
2B 3 3 6 3 6 3 5 2 3 7 3 4 8 3 4 1 3 5
3B 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
HR 9 1 2 5 7 3 3 0 0 1 3 5 6 0 5 0 2 2
RBI 16 8 7 20 31 12 16 0 7 14 10 17 25 9 17 5 10 13
TB 57 21 21 40 54 40 41 13 20 33 32 47 61 13 59 14 23 40
SLG% 1.239 .700 1.167 .851 .844 .625 .612 .464 .455 .540 .571 .635 .604 .448 .532 .368 .561 .460
BB 5 4 0 2 13 7 8 2 2 4 6 18 13 3 9 4 6 7
HBP 1 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 3
SO 8 1 1 8 8 3 20 4 4 7 8 10 17 2 17 4 9 14
OB% .558 .571 .500 .511 .688 .472 .537 .452 .417 .459 .500 .483 .445 .424 .392 .395 .426 .396
SF 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1
SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
SB-ATT 3-3 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-1 3-4 4-4 3-3 2-3 0-0 1-3 4-5 0-3 1-4 3-7 1-2 1-2 0-0
PO 12 9 3 28 141 35 45 7 11 22 12 51 39 24 19 92 5 24
A 26 0 5 6 17 0 0 7 26 1 30 3 73 1 41 6 21 0
E 0 1 3 2 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 0 6 2 3 1 2 0
FLD% 1.000 .900 .727 .944 .994 1.000 1.000 .875 .974 1.000 .955 1.000 .949 .926 .952 .990 .929 1.000
(All games Sorted by Batting Avg. with min. .333 Batting Avg. in six games/18 at bats)
Jonathan Wyatt started on the 2004 and 2006 CWS teams and batted .406-3-12 during the post season.
Jeff Keppinger hit a school record .500-9-16 during the 2001 post season run to the College World Series.
Bobby Felmy hit .351-5-17 in 20 post season starts for the 2004 and 2006 CWS teams.
STARTING PITCHERS
Player Mike Rebhan (’90) Dave Fleming (’90) Stan Payne (’90) Scott Broadfoot (’87) Jason Leaver (’06,’08) Derek Lilliquist (’87) Trevor Holder (’06,’08,’09) Michael Hyle (’04) Brooks Brown (’04,’06) Nick Montgomery (’08)
RELIEVERS
Will Startup (’04) Cris Carpenter (’87) Matt Woods (’02,’04) Johnny Dobbs (’04) Alex McRee (’08,’09) Rip Warren (’04,’06) Jody Friedman (’01) Bill Sharpton (’01-’02) Joshua Fields (’06,’08)
ERA 1.42 1.64 3.14 3.15 3.25 3.27 3.70 3.72 4.66 4.87
W-L 3-0 2-2 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-2 3-1 1-0 1-1 2-0
APP 4 5 2 2 3 3 8 2 5 4
GS 3 4 2 2 2 3 6 2 3 4
CG 3 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
SH/CO 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
SV 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 31.2 38.1 14.1 14.1 8.1 22.0 41.1 9.2 19.1 20.1
H 19 21 11 6 12 18 39 12 16 17
R 6 10 5 5 4 12 20 4 13 11
ER 5 7 5 5 3 8 17 4 10 11
BB 11 14 6 4 1 6 14 4 12 6
SO 21 39 10 10 2 31 25 6 23 15
1.77 2.08 2.17 3.52 4.16 4.31 4.38 4.70 6.60
2-0 1-1 1-1 3-0 2-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 1-0
7 5 3 5 9 8 4 7 14
0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
20.1 17.1 8.1 15.1 17.1 14.2 12.1 15.1 15.0
16 18 7 12 11 13 15 19 14
4 4 2 6 10 7 6 10 11
4 4 2 6 8 7 6 8 11
4 3 1 2 9 2 1 2 8
18 15 9 12 18 19 12 15 17
All-American Joshua Fields collected a win and three saves in seven career relief outings at the CWS.
Will Startup went 2-0 with a 1.77 ERA and 4 Saves in 7 NCAA games as Georgia advanced to the 2004 College World Series.
(All games Sorted by Earned Run Avg. with min. 8 IP)
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
College World Series Stars All-Time Top Bulldogs In The College World Series STARTING PITCHERS Player
ERA
W-L
APP
GS
CG
SH/CO
SV
IP
H
R
ER
BB
Mike Rebhan (’90)
1.00
2-0
2
2
2
0/0
0
18.0
11
3
2
3
Stan Payne (’90)
1.50
1-0
1
1
0
0/0
0
6.0
4
1
1
3
Michael Hyle (’04)
1.50
Dave Fleming (’90)
1-0
1.71
1-1
1
1
3
2
0
0/0
0
1/0
0
1
6.0
20
5.0
6
3
2
1
6
0
0/0
0
6.1
Nathan Moreau (’08)
3.68
0-1
2
2
0
0/0
0
7.1
Trevor Holder (’06, ’08) Johnny Dobbs (’04)
4.06
0-0
4.76
1-0
3
3
2
1
0
0/0
0
0/0
0
0/0
0
0
0
6
5
1
1
5
4
2
1
2
4
0-0
0-1
1
11
2.86
3.60
1
21.0
Brooks Brown (’04,’06) Derek Lilliquist (’87)
6
SO
13
13.1 5.2
5
5
10 7
2
4
6
3
2 3
6
3
3 4
7
1
8 7
10 7
(All games Sorted by Earned Run Avg. and max ERA of 4.76)
RELIEVERS Player
1990 MASTERPIECES
1990 College World Series MVP Mike Rebhan tossed two complete game wins over Stanford and Mike Mussina as the Bulldogs won the national title.
W-L
1.12
0-0
APP
3
GS
0
CG
0
SH/CO
0/0
SV
2
IP
8.0
H
6
R
1
ER
1
BB
2
SO
9
Cris Carpenter (’87)
1.29
0-1
2
0
0
0/0
0
7.0
9
1
1
2
8
Alex McRee (’08)
4.70
1-0
5
0
0
0/0
0
7.2
5
4
4
4
9
Bill Sharpton (’01)
3.00
Joshua Fields (‘06, ’08)
0-0
5.45
1-0
1
0
7
0
0
0/0
0
0/0
0
3
3.0
6.2
5
5
3
4
1
4
1
2
1
7
(All games Sorted by Earned Run Avg., Min. 3 IP and max ERA of 5.45)
Freshman Stan Payne started and won the 1990 National Championship game over Oklahoma State.
Joey Lewis hit a school record .450 (9-for-20) with 7 RBI during the 2008 College World Series.
HITTERS
ERA
Will Startup (’04)
David Coffey hit a grand slam at the 2001 College World Series. He batted .545 in two games.
Player
AVG
GP-GS
AB R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
TB
SLG% BB HBP SO
OB%
SF
SH SB-ATT PO
A
E
FLD%
Terry Childers (’90), c
.421
5-5
19
8
2
0
0
2
10
.526
.421
0
0
2
0
1.000
Joey Lewis (’08), dh/c
.450
6-6
20
1
3
9
2
1
0
7
13
.650
0
0
5
0
0
6
.450
0
0
0-0
5
0-0
37
1
Gordon Beckham (’06, ’08), ss .419
8-8
31
7
13
1
0
2
5
20
.645
4
0
3
.486
0
0
0-3
17
16
Ryan Peisel (’06, ’08), 3b
8-8
35
8
14
1
0
2
8
21
.600
4
0
7
.514
0
0
1-3
5
9
Rich Poythress (’08), 1b
.409
Justin Holmes (’04), ss
.400
.400
6-6 4-4
22 15
7 3
9 6
3 0
0 0
0 0
8 2
12 6
.545 .400
3 2
0 0
3 2
.444 .471
2 0
0 2
0-0 1-1
50 4
1
1
4
1
15
1
1
.857
.971
.982 .933
.950
Jeff Cooper (’90), 3b
.368
5-5
19
6
7
1
0
1
3
11
.579
4
0
4
.478
0
0
1-1
3
10
1
.929
Doug Radziewicz (’90), 1b
.333
5-5
18
3
6
0
0
0
1
6
.333
2
0
2
.400
0
0
0-0
43
2
1
.978
5
9
0
1.000
Bobby Felmy (’04, ’06), of
Jonathan Wyatt (’04, ’06), of Marshall Szabo (’04), 2b
.333 .316 .316
6-6 6-5 4-4
18 19 19
3 3 3
6 6 6
1 1 1
0 0 1
0 1 0
3 2 5
7
10 9
.389 .526 .474
6 3 1
0 0 0
1 1 1
.500 .409 .350
0 0 0
0 0 0
2-3 2-2 1-1
11
15
0
0
0
0
1.000
1.000
(All games Sorted by Batting Avg. with min. .316 Batting Avg.) ----------Less than 15 At Bats and min. 333 Batting Avg.----------
Player
AVG
GP-GS
AB R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
TB
SLG% BB HBP SO
OB%
SF
SH SB-ATT PO
A
E
FLD%
Mark Thornhill (’01), 1b
.625
2-2
8
1
5
1
0
0
3
6
.750
1
0
0
.657
0
0
0-0
21
0
0
1.000
David Coffey (’01), dh
.545
2-2
11
4
6
1
0
1
4
10
.909
0
0
1
.545
0
0
0-0
0
0
0
.000
8
3
3
0
0
0
0
3
.375
1
0
0
.444
0
0
0-0
0
0
0
Scott Bohlke (’87), of
.571
2-2
7
Jeff Keppinger (’01), ss
.444
2-2
9
Michael Turner (’87), 3b
.375
2-2
8
Adam Swann (’01), of Doc Brooks (’01), of
.375 .333
2-2 2-2
6
2
2 1
2
4
4 3
2
1
0 0
0
0
1 0
0
0
2 0
1
0
5 0
2
5
12 3
5
.714
1
1.333 1 .375
.833
0
1
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
0
0 0
2
0
2 1
4
.625
.500 .375
.556
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0-0
0-0 0-0
0-0
1
2 3
4
0
5 2
0
1
0 1
0
.500
1.000 .000
.833
1.000
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Bulldog Awards SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The Scholar-Athlete Award goes to the Bulldog with the highest GPA for the year.
1978 - Bubba Chrismer 1979 - Bubba Chrismer 1980 - Matthew Walton 1982 - Scott Maughon 1983 - Hugh Kemp 1984 - Robert Cogan 1985 - Darren Howard 1986 - Matt Hoitsma 1987 - Matt Hoitsma 1988 - Roger Miller 1989 - Roger Miller 1990 - Matt Hoitsma 1991 - Tom Zdanowicz 1992 - Blaise Kozeniewski 1993 - John Yselonia 1994 - Todd Crane
Michael Palazzone
1995 - Chris Ciaccio 1996 - Billy Gasparino 1997 - Lance Shannon 1998 - Lance Shannon 1999 - Chris Hays 2000 - Chris Hays 2001 - Jon Armitage 2002 - Jon Armitage 2003 - Chad Thornhill 2004 - Joey Carroll 2005 - Adam McDaniel 2006 - Justin Holloway 2007 - Ryan Peisel 2008 - Matt Olson 2009 - Michael Palazzone
THE GOLDEN SPIKES The Golden Spikes award is given annually to the top amateur baseball player in America. Any exceptional collegiate, high school, youth program and independent amateur baseball players are eligible. Six former Bulldogs have been nominated for this prestigious honor including first round picks Gordon Beckham and Joshua Fields in 2008 and second round pick Rich Poythress in 2009. Beckham was a finalist for the award while Fields and Poythress were semifinalists. In 1987, not only was it a banner year for the Bulldogs as a team, but also for some individuals. Pitchers Cris Carpenter and Derek Gordon Beckham Lilliquist were tabbed as nominees for the award. It marked 2008 Finalist only the second time that two teammates were nominated in the same year. In 1990 former Bulldog pitcher Dave Fleming, who led Georgia to its first-ever national championship, was nominated. The winner of the award goes through a selection process in which a 60-person committee ranks the top nine individuals and then selects a winner based upon exceptional athletic ability, sportsmanship, character, and overall contribution to the sport at any level. The winner is automatically enshrined in the United States Baseball Federation’s Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. His named is also added to the permanent Golden Spikes Award at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. In addition, the winner also becomes the USBF’s nominee for the AAU’s Sullivan Award, which goes to the nation’s top amateur athlete.
THE BERT KIZER AWARD
The Bert Kizer Award is named annually to the Georgia baseball letterman, who in his first year, displayed exemplory achievement in the combined areas of academics, athletics and citizenship. The award was established during the 1991 season. Bert Kizer was a loyal Georgia Baseball supporter for a number of years. In fact, his two sons, Bubba and Craig, both lettered for the Bulldogs. Bubba was an All-America infielder who recorded a career .346 batting average from 1976-78. Craig lettered in 1981-82 and posted a career pitching record of 6-2. 1991: Blaise Kozeniewski 1992: Todd Crane 1993: Chris Ciaccio 1994: Michael Toci 1995: Chip Wade 1996: Billy Gasparino 1997: Lance Shannon 1998: Mark Thornhill 1999: Doc Brooks 2000: Tony Burchett
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2001: David Coffey 2002: Josh Smith 2003: Will Startup 2004: Josh Morris 2005: Joshua Fields 2006: Gordon Beckham 2007: Rich Poythress 2008: Will Harvil 2009 (2): Zach Cone, Johnathan Taylor
Lettermen’s Club Awards
(Presented from 1997-2001) Distinguished Letterman’s Award
For a former letterman who has made a commitment to Georgia Baseball, the community and UGA. 1997: Curtis Wiggins, of 1998: Jack Turner, 1b 1999: Lamar Lewis, 2b 2000: Charley Trippi, ss 2001: Willie Moore, of/2b
Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award
For a former letterman who achieved great success both during and after his Georgia baseball career. 1998: Don Woeltjen, rhp 1999: Reggie Andrews, ss 2000: Dave Fleming, lhp 2001: Billy Henderson, of
JIM WHATLEY CAPTAIN’S AWARD
The Jim Whatley Award, named after the long-time Bulldog coach, was first awarded in 1995. It is presented annually to the team captain(s) during Lettermen’s Day. 1995: Todd Crane 1996: Pete Arenas 1997: Andy Osbolt 1998: Andy Osbolt and Lance Shannon 1999: Chris Crawford 2000: Josh Dorminy and Matt Steele 2001: Tony Burchett and Andy Neufeld Ryan Peisel 2002: Bill Sharpton and Adam Swann 2003: David Coffey 2004: Justin Holmes, Paul Lubrano, Clint Sammons, Matt Woods 2005: Johnny Dobbs, Bobby Felmy, Michael Hyle, Sean Ruthven, Josh Smith, Will Startup 2006: Jason Jacobs and Mickey Westphal 2007: Jonathan Wyatt 2008: Overall: Ryan Peisel; Also Joshua Fields, Jake Crane, Matt Olson, Nick Montgomery, Trevor Holder, Stephen Dodson, Nathan Moreau, Gordon Beckham 2009: Overall: Trevor Holder, Rich Poythress
JIM UMBRICHT AWARD
The Jim Umbricht Award is given annually to the Georgia player considered the “most competitive” by the Bulldog coaching staff. The award is sponsored by former Georgia player Johnny Clifton (1951-53) of Atlanta. Jim Umbricht was a two-sport great at the University of Georgia in the early 1950s. In 1952, he was named cap captain of both the Bulldog base baseball and basketball teams, playing shortstop and guard, respectively. From Georgia, he went on to a successful professional baseball career. PittsHe spent time with the Pitts Housburgh Pirates and the Hous ton Colt .45s. He was part of the Pirates World Series Championship team in 1960. MaIn 1963, he was named Ma Comejor League Baseball’s Come back Player-of-the-Year. He died in 1964 at the age of 33 after a bout with cancer. 1964: Charley Bagby, rhp/1b 1980: Jeff Pyburn, of 1981: Bob White, c 1982: Randy Lanier, c 1983: David Loper, of 1984: Rick Fuentes, of 1985: Marty Brown, 3b 1986: Jimmy Harrell, ss 1987: Scott Broadfoot, rhp 1988: Phillip Willis, rhp 1989: Roger Miller, c 1990: Joey Alfonso, 2b 1991: Doug Radziewicz, 1b 1992: Terry Childers, c 1993: John Yselonia, 1b 1994: Travis Hawkins, 3b/dh
1995: Chris Ciaccio, rhp 1996: Bruce Link, rhp 1997: Dustin McNally, of 1998: Robby Hammock, c/of 1999: Josh Dorminy, 1b/of 2000: Andy Neufeld, 3b/2b 2001: Jeff Keppinger, ss 2002: Clint Sammons, c 2003: Justin Holmes, ss 2004: Bobby Felmy, of 2005: Michael Hyle, rhp 2006: Josh Morris, 1b 2007: Gordon Beckham, ss 2008: Nick Montgomery, rhp 2009: Dean Weaver, rhp
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
All-Time Lettermen
Sandy Beaver, Hatton Lovejoy and then athletic director Wallace Butts at a 1953 reunion
Jon Armitage
A
Mike Abbatiello Carl Adams Greg Adams Pratt Adams Joey Alfonso Eric Alfredson DeLacy Allen Johnny Allen Lyle Allen A. Anderson Alf Anderson Charlie Anderson Chris Anderson Frank Anderson Harrison Anderson Rickey Anderson Charles Andrews Reggie Andrews Todd Andrews Brandon Anglin Aaron Anthony Greg Appleton Pete Arenas Billy Arenowitch Leon Armbrester John Armistead William Armistead, Jr. Jon Armitage Phillip Ashe J.G. Ashley Kent Atzinger
B
Harry Babcock Charles Bagby Jim Bagwell Bill Bailey Tom Bailey Travis Bailey Bill Baker Jake Baker Ken Baker Phil Baker Jasha Balcom John Banks R.E. Bankston Gerald Barge Clyde Barnett Tim Barnette C. Barrow Charles Bartenfeld Turner Bartenfeld Paul L. Bartlett Alex Barylak John Basco T.W. Baxter Billy Beale Sandy Beaver Joe Beaz Gordon Beckham C.B. Bedingfield Scott Bell Rodney Bellamy Oanu Belser Buck Belue Scott Benedict Brent Benefield Jeff Bennett Bobby Bethel Oingler Berry C. Beussee Fred Beussee Rich Bielski
Lawrence H. Costa T.H. Covington A.T. Cox Charlie Cox H.O. Cox John B. Cox Jake Crane Todd Crane Jay Cranford Joey Cranford J.V. Cranford Chris Crawford Jared Croft (mgr.) Red Cross Jeff Cryder Esmon Culberson Willie J. Culberson T.M. Cunningham B.S. Curtis
1934 1912 1900 1904 1898-99 1910-11 2005, ’07-08 1992-95 1992 1995-96 1917-19 1996-99 2000 1936 1968 1937 1930 1888 1898
Earl Daniels Marlon Daniels Rip Darden Maxwell Davenport Rube David Chase Davidson Bill Davier Glenn Ea. Davis Glenn Ed. Davis J.B. Davis Jim Davis O.S. Davis R.B. Davis Read Davis Troy Davis Van Davis Whitey Davis Joe Dawson Roy Day Russell Dayley Brett Dearning Steve DeBlasi Joseph T. Defor, Jr. Ted Deiter Mitchell Dekle Michael Demperio Doug Denman P.J. deRijke Robby DeRosa Claude Derrick M.M. Dickerson Marvin Dickinson Chris DiLorenzo Johnny Dobbs Willie Dobbs Stephen Dodson Josh Dorminy Daniel Dougherty John Douglas Austin Downs Ollie Downs Dick Dozier Don Dozier M.D. DuBose Matthew Dunn Thomas Dunn Andy Durden Stan Durden Phillip Durden, Jr. Sonny Dykes
2009 1994-95 1953-54 1929-30 1916-17 2009 1947 1980 1982-83 1957-58 1937-38 1898-99 1894-96 1986 1999-00 1941 1916-19 1997 1929-30 1906 1975 1989-91 1958-59 1974-76 1920-22 2008-09 1975-77 1997 1997 1906-09 1901-05 1903 1974-78 2004-05 1934 2006-08 1999-00 1896-97 1952-55 1930-31 1926 1951-52 1951-55 1896-99 2005-06 1915 1970 1967 1961 1951
Justin Earls E. Austin Eason
2007-09 1948-50
D
1979 1948 2003 1899 1989-90 1980-81 1922-24 1956-58 2008-09 1933 1935-37 1941 2002 1902-04 1934-35 1932-33 1900 1953-55 1984 2001-02 1997-98 1984 1993-96 1925-27 1965 1914 1956 2001-03 1959-61 1917 2003 1951-52 1962-64 1948-50 1969 1936 1998 1973-74 2003 1967-68 1972-75 2003 1901 1899-1902 1959 1908 1980-83 1896 1955-56 1957-58 1909-11 1991-94 1981-82 1900 1971-72 1901-03 1914-15 2006-08 1912 1978-79 1979-80 1911 1979-82 1979 2003 1984-86 1996 1937 1893 1899 1987-88
Tom Bierce Joe Billick Julius Bishop Paul Black Sterling Blackshear Darryl Blaze Brian Bobier Branch Bocock Blake Bodenmiller Joe Bodvake Mitchell Boggs Scott Bohlke F.K. Boland Bill Bomar E.J. Bondurant Rick Bonnell Hugh Bostwick Timon Bowden Bill Bowdoin J.D. Bower Minor Boyd Red Boyd Willard Boyd Ronald Braddock Ronald Bradley Kit Bradshaw Cliff Brand Cliff Brannen Kim Braswell Edmund Bratkowski Doug Bridges R.P. Brightwell A. Vernon Brinson Scott Broadfoot Doc Brooks Garnett Brooks Bill Brown Brooks Brown E.M. Brown Jeremy Brown John A. Brown Marty Brown Wedford Brown Kelly Browning Skip Browning Keith Brownlee N.R. Broyles Paul Bryan Jack Buchanan W.H. Bulloch Spratt Bullock Ron Bunnell Tony Burchett Jim Burke Donald Bo Burton Jim Busby Andy Bush Palmer Bush Brad Butler G.P. Butler Lee Byrd
C
Dan Cabaniss Emmett Cabaniss Henry Cabaniss James Cagle Clayton Cain Jeff Cain Robert L. Cain A. Calhoun John Calhoun Bob Callaghan F.E. Callaway Jim Callaway
1983-84 2005-06 1931-35 1888 1899-1901 2001-02 1995-96 1908 2001 1990-91 2003-05 1985-87 1895 1949 1886-88 1983-84 1908-09 1911-12 1965-66 1902-04 1903 1947 1946 1961-63 1954-57 1967-69 1997-99 1909-12 1970-73 1952-53 1996-97 1898 1959 1986-87 1999-2001 1910-11 1976 2004-06 1910 2001 1904-07 1984-85 1906-07 1972 2000 1995-98 1888 1958-59 1955 1901 1966-68 1982-83 2000-01 1964 1966 1977 1975-77 1995 1992-93 1894-95 1931 1955-56 1955 1957-58 1959-60 2007 1938-39 1963-65 1902 1968-71 1948-50 1892 1954-57
Kirby Campanella John Campbell Blake Cannady Bob Cannon Jimmy Cannon Tommy Cannon Myron Cantrell T.D. Carey James A. Carithers Bob Carlton Steve Carp Cris Carpenter David Carr Joey Carroll Johnny Carson Jeffrey Carswell Jim Carter Maurice E. Carter Steve Carter Tommy Carter John Cates Jim Cavan Matt Cavender Matt Cerione Glenn Chafin Andy Chambers J. Chander Spurgeon Chandler James R. Chaney Cliff Channell R.M. Charlton Dennis Chastain Woody Chastain Roy Chatham Ben Cheek G.X. Chever Bruce Chick Terry Childers Bubba Chrismer Frank Christie Chris Ciaccio Chris Clark Don Clark Taylor Clark W.W. Clarke George Clarke Don Clatterbuck Emory Clements Horace Clements Jack Clifton John Clifton Rodney Close Carlysle Cobb Chief Cody David Coffey Bob Cogan F.W. Coile J.S. Coile Phil Colaiacovo Glenn Colby Cliff Collier Albert Collins Rodney Colson Roland Condon Woodrow Cone Zach Cone Steve Connor Bill Cooper Jeff Cooper John H. Cooper Buddy Copeland Jeff Corban Tom Cordell Jim Cossetta Joe Costa
1968-70 1953 2006-07 1969-70 1972-75 1969-70 1967 1900 1929 1964 1971-74 1985-87 1975-76 2004 1952 2000-02 1969-72 1934 1986-87 1996 1952 1936-37 1999-02 2007-09 1928-29 1924-25 1931 1929-32 1959 1958 1900 1984 1965-67 1939-41 1961-63 1917 1988-90 1989-92 1979-80 1942-43,’46 1993-95 1997-00 1967-69 1997 1895-98 1920-23 1977-78 1954 1913-16 1939-40 1951-53 1992-95 1906-08 1919-22 2001-03 1984-85 1887-88 1902 1951-53 1908 1924 1936-37 1947 1949-50 1940 2009 1977 1933-34 1987-90 1902-04 1967-68 1965-67 1934 1991-92 1930-32
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
E
Kris Edge
Kris Edge Cliff Elder Harry Elderidge Rob Elsea Jordan Ennis David Ervin Julian Erwin William Erwin Michael Eskew Paul Eskew Sammy Eskew Steve Esmonde Bob Etter Wayne Exley
F
1999-02 1900 1922-23 1979-80 1933-35 1980 1912 1906 1960 1948-50 1971-72 2007-09 1965-67 1960-61
Bruce Farman 1974-76 Jim Farris 1954 Paul Felker 1910-11 Jason Fellows 2002, ’05-06 Bobby Felmy 2004-06 Joe Ferguson 1941 William Fielder 1906 Joshua Fields 2005-08 Stan Fillion 1971-72 J.L. Fine 1933 Mike Finke 1978 Ralph Fitts 1921 Dennis Fiveash 1963 Isaac Fleischman 1903-04 Dave Fleming 1988-90 J.E. Fleming 1933 Paul Fleming 1894 Ray Fleming 1894 W.F. Flournoy 1898-99 Buck Flowers 1926-27 Jim Fluker 1962 Frank Foley 1908 Benjie Folk 1971-74 Chris Fordham 2001 Chuck Fore 1976-77 Albert Foster 1892-93 Douglas Foster 1953-55 Barry Fowler 1998-99 Norman Fowler 1955 Lawrence Fox 1914-16 Zack Frachiseur 1996-98 George “Cotton” Frady 1963-65 O.J. Franklin 1906 William Frain 1925-27 Bill Fratto 1982-83 Tony Frazzitas 1932-34 Mike Freeman 2007 Pete Freeman 1984-87 Rush Freeman 1927-28 L.D. Fricks 1894 Jody Friedman 2000-01 Jack Frost 1921-22 Porter Frye 1929 Rick Fuentes 1982-84 Adam Fuller 2008-09 Cecil Futch 1964 Kevin Fynan 1984
G
Harold Gaddy Josh Gandy Greg Garner Thomas Garrett Jim Garrison Billy Gasparino Marion Gaston James Gatewood C.W. Geer
1960 1995-97 1978 1959-61 1966 1996 1931-33 1946-47 1935
Bobby Felmy
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All-Time Lettermen MORTON HODGSON: One of the Best Ever
Morton Hodgson (1906-09) not only was a starter for four years in baseball, he lettered in football, basketball and track. He was Georgia’s first four-letter athlete. A hometown hero, he hit .333 on the 1908 championship squad that was considered one of the greatest teams ever fielded by the University. The pitching staff was so strong it shut out 12 opponents, six in succession. He was named to Grantland Rice’s All-Southern team. His sons were stellar athletes for the Bulldogs and two of his grandsons lettered in football under Coach Vince Dooley. He is the only Georgia player to have a son and two grandsons letter in football at Georgia.
Joe Gerson David Geyer Hal Gibson Carl Gilbert Herb Gilbert Paul Gilbert Randy Gilbert William Giles, Jr. Marvin Gillespie N.L. Gillis Rucker Ginn Stark Ginn H.M. Ginsbery Doug Givler Ras E. Gladin, Jr. Walter Glenn Christian Glisson Don Golden Kyle Goodson John Goodwin Hugh H. Gordon Paul Gordon Harry Gorman W.F. Gramling Billy Grant Cy Grant Mike Grantham Richard Graves Bud Gray Jeff Gray Jim Gray Paul Green Steve Green Tim Greene Tom Grey Duane Grice Benny Griffith Billy Griffith Roy Griffith W.H. Griffith Justin Grimm Ken Griner Tiny Groves Richard Groover
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Former Bulldog Ernie Johnson has served as the studio host for TBS’ coverage of Major League Baseball. Johnson has worked with several MLB All-Stars like Frank Thomas and Cal Ripken during the playoffs.
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
All-Time Lettermen LeRoy Moorehead Brandon Moorhead Tommy Moran Rob Moravek Nathan Moreau C.E. Morris Fred Morris Greg Morris Josh Morris Lonnie Morris George Morton Jim Morton Peyton Mosher Buster Mott Steve Muh William Munday James Murdock Scott Murphy Chip Muse Jim Musselwhite
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A total of 17 members of Georgia’s 1990 national championship team returned to Foley Field in 2000 for the annual Letterman’s Day. Current Bulldog David Perno, a member of the 1990 team, has led the program back to the College World Series three times since 2004.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Elmer Zorn Tom Zdanowicz Kevin Zgonc
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Georgia Greats: Pitchers PLAYER (UGA) Bob Cannon (69-70) Cris Carpenter (85-87) Buddy Copeland (67-68) Joshua Fields (05-08) Dave Fleming (88-90) Chuck Fore (76-77) Trevor Holder (06-09) Derek Lilliquist (85-87) Wayne Minshew (57-58) Nathan Moreau (06-08) Peyton Mosher (78-81) Allen Parrish (52-55) Stan Payne (90-92) Brian Powell (93-95) Mike Rebhan (89-90) Will Startup (03-05) Don Woeltjen (61-63)
AVAILABLE CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS ON GEORGIA GREATS G GS CG SH W L SV PCT ERA IP R 23 10 7 - .588 2.39 158.0 55 97 1 1 0 22 13 33 .629 2.93 236.2 89 17 8 7 6 - .538 2.35 103.2 32 114 1 0 0 10 11 41 .476 3.77 152.2 74 56 47 25 4 29 17 3 .630 3.10 366.0 171 25 24 11 4 14 5 0 .737 2.12 153.0 67 73 50 0 0 22 15 0 .595 4.50 313.2 189 61 46 13 4 31 12 0 .721 3.30 316.0 176 20 16 10 4 - .714 2.50 104.1 49 53 36 0 0 18 7 0 .720 5.08 216.0 130 44 24 6 0 18 15 1 .545 5.00 313.1 252 37 21 7 - .750 4.20 240.0 145 33 10 1 18 5 4 .783 3.73 236.1 127 44 50 48 17 5 19 14 0 .576 3.80 357.2 188 40 32 12 2 20 8 1 .714 3.55 218.1 109 79 9 1 0 16 10 19 .615 3.21 214.1 91 21 6 10 - .600 3.88 104.1 63
Will Sanford (1896-99)
*Staff ace in the late 1890s *Tossed school’s first perfect game in 1897 (Penn)
Jim Redfearn (1907-08)
*School record 13 shutouts and 18-0-1 in his career *School record 21 strikeouts vs. Alabama in 1908 *Key member of Southern Championship team in 1908 *All-Southern team selection
Tom Philpot (1916-19)
*No-Hitter vs. Ga. Tech in 1919, beat them three times that year, two as a starter once in relief *Multiple All-Southern team selection *Great pickoff move *Member of Southern Championship team in 1919
Fred Sale (1922-24)
*Staff ace known as Georgia’s “Winning Pitcher” *Pitched a perfect game vs. Virginia in 1923 *Pitched a one-hitter over Oglethorpe in 1922 *Reached Major Leagues in 1924 with Pittsburgh
Spurgeon Chandler (1930-32)
“Speedball Artist” for Coach W.P. White *Standout passer on the gridiron for the Bulldogs *Played for the New York Yankees from 1937-47 *Part of seven World Series teams *Best pro season came in 1943, led league in Wins, ERA and CGs, going 20-4, 1.64 ERA with 20 CGs *2-0, 0.50 in the 1943 World Series, won game one and pitched a shutout in clinching game five
Allen Parrish (1952-55)
*Key member of two SEC Championship teams *21 Career Wins in 240 IP *Posted 7-1 mark in 11 games in 1953
Wayne Minshew (1957-58)
*Record Holder for Lowest ERA at 1.02 in 1957, just 5 ER in 44 IP and only 49 total in 104.1 IP in career *Posted10-4 mark, 2.50 ERA on the mound *Captain of the 1958 team
Don Woeltjen (1961-63)
*Pitched a perfect game versus Ga. Tech in 1963, winning 5-0 with 11 Ks in Atlanta *Went 6-10, 3.88 ERA in 21 games in his career *Received Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award winner during 1998 Lettermen’s Day
Buddy Copeland (1967-68)
*Pitched No-Hitter vs. Vanderbilt in 1967 *Record Holder, allowing only 18 Runs in 60.2 IP in 1968 where he went 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA *2nd in school history for Career Lowest ERA (2.35). *Drafted by Oakland in 1968
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Bob Cannon (1969-70)
*Among Career Low ERA Leaders at 2.39 *Led team in Wins, ERA in 1969-70, going 10-7 with a 2.39 ERA and hit .400 in 1970 (12-for-30) *1970 Team MVP
Chuck Fore (1976-77)
*SEC Record for Fewest Hits for Career/9 IP (3.94) with only 67 hits in 153 IP *UGA Record Career ERA of 2.12 ERA *One of best seasons ever in 1977, 10-3, 1.67 ERA, 8 CG, 91.2 IP, 71 K *Captain of the 1977 team, drafted by Toronto
Peyton Mosher (1978-81)
*Ranks T3rd in school history for Career Complete Games (13), top 10 in IP (313.1), and Ks (212) *1981 Team MVP with team-high nine wins *Drafted by Los Angeles in 1981.
Cris Carpenter (1985-1987)
*Two-time All-American *1987 Golden Spikes nominee part of CWS team *SEC and UGA record 33 Saves, *2nd in school history for Games Pitched (97) *1987 First Round Draft Pick by St. Louis *One of only six first rounders in school history *Reached Major Leagues in 1988, Played eight years
Derek Lilliquist (1985-87)
*1987 1st Team All-American and Team MVP *1987 Golden Spikes Nominee *Helped lead team to 1987 College World Series *School Record Holder for Wins (31), Strikeouts (387), T2nd in Shutouts (4), 3rd in Complete Game (13) *Also excellent hitter, batted .318-35-135 in his career *1987 First Round Draft Pick by Atlanta *One of only six first rounders in school history *Reached Major Leagues in 1989, Played eight years
Dave Fleming (1988-90)
*Two-time All-American and 1990 Team MVP *Member of 1989 USA Baseball Summer Team *1990 Golden Spikes Nominee. *Helped lead team to 1990 College World Series title and 52-19 mark *12-6 with 13 CGs in 19 starts as a junior in 1990 *Earned a save with 3 IP in 1990 national title game *Career Record Holder for Complete Games (25), 2nd in Wins (29), Innings (366) and Shutouts (4) and 3rd in Strikeouts (318) *Drafted by Seattle in 3rd round in 1990 *Reached Major Leagues in 1991, Played five years
Mike Rebhan (1989-90)
*Posted 20 Career Wins and 11 Complete Games *1990 College World Series MVP going 2-0, 1.00 ERA,
ER 42 77 27 64 126 36 157 116 29 122 174 112 98 151 86 75 45
H 130 213 70 113 311 124 341 275 73 229 352 201 260 332 224 185 91
BB 41 64 57 69 137 58 101 76 66 80 158 120 70 125 95 59 39
SO 72 260 137 213 318 107 223 387 89 149 212 145 201 352 155 164 79
versus Stanford and first rounder Mike Mussina *Selected to the CWS All-Decade Team for the 1990s *Pitched a No-Hitter vs. Western Carolina in 1989
Stan Payne (1990-92)
*Won 18 games in three-year career with 10 CGs, a 3.73 ERA and 201 Ks in 236.1 IP. *As a freshman, beat Okla. State 2-1 in the 1990 national championship game in Omaha, Neb. *Drafted by Oakland in 12th round in 1992.
Brian Powell (1993-95)
*Ranks 2nd in Career Shutouts (5), Complete Games (17) and Strikeouts (352), 3rd in Innings (357.2) *Pitched a No-Hitter vs. Eastern Kentucky in 1994 *Member of 1994 USA Baseball Summer Team *2nd Round draft pick of Detroit in 1995 *Reached Major Leagues in 1998, Played six years
Will Startup (2003-05)
*Helped lead Georgia to a third place showing at the 2004 College World Series, an SEC title and a 45-23 mark *Ranks 3rd in Career Saves (19) *First team All-SEC in 2004 when he led the league in lowest opponent’s batting average at .193 *Went 7-2 with a 2.22 ERA and 12 saves in 2004 *Tremendous postseason in 2004, going 2-0, 1.77 ERA, 4 SV in 7 games (20.1 IP, 4BB, 18K) *Two-time SEC Good Works Team member *Drafted by Atlanta in 5th round in 2005
Joshua Fields (2005-08)
*Part of two College World Series Teams including 2008 squad that reached the CWS Finals and won the SEC *2008 First Round Draft Pick by Seattle; A second round pick of Atlanta in 2007 but returned for senior year *Two-time All-American *SEC and School Record Holder For Saves with 41 *2008 NCWBA National Stopper of the Year, SEC Pitcher of the Year, Clemens Award finalist, Golden Spikes Award semifinalist *School record 114 career games pitched
Trevor Holder (2006-09)
*Part of two College World Series Teams including 2008 squad that reached the CWS Finals and won the SEC *22-15 in 50 career starts, All-SEC in 2008 *10th round pick by Florida in 2008, returned for senior season and selected in 3rd round by Washington
Nathan Moreau (2006-08)
*Part of two College World Series Teams including 2008 squad that reached the CWS Finals and won the SEC *18-7 in 36 career starts including 10-3 in the SEC *Drafted by Baltimore in the 11th round in 2008 Note: This is an overview of some of Georgia’s greatest pitchers from each decade. Insufficient records from the 1940s. 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Georgia Greats: C/INF AVAILABLE CAREER HITTING STATISTICS ON GEORGIA GREATS
PLAYER (UGA) Gordon Beckham, ss (06-08) Jeff Keppinger, ss (99-01) David Lanning, 3b (77-79) Roger Miller, c (86-89) Josh Morris, 1b (04-06) Ryan Peisel, 3b (06-08) Rich Poythress, 1b (06-09) Doug Radziewicz, 1b (88-91) J.R. Showalter, ss (88-90) Jeff Treadway, 2b (82-83) Jim Umbricht, ss (50-52)
G 197 181 135 230 190 197 176 242 190 95 -
Catcher: Roger Miller (1986-89)
*All-American and two-time Scholar-Athlete Award winner and two-time MVP *Ranks 1st in Career Home Runs (45), RBI (226), Hits (282), Grand Slams (7), 2nd in Runs Scored (180), Total Bases (481), At-Bats (884) *Led team to 1987 College World Series; 42-21 mark *Tied NCAA Record with two grand slams in a game *Threw out more than 40 percent of base runners *Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1989 Others : Phil Ashe, Ron Bunnell, R.E. Gladin, Clint Sammons, Henry Wagnon and Bob White
First Baseman (3): Doug Radziewicz (198891), Josh Morris (2004-06); Rich Poythress (2006-09) Doug Radziewicz
*Key member of 1990 national championship team that went 52-19 *Established school records in Games Played (240), HIts (282), At-Bats (896), Runs Scored (207), Doubles (80), 3rd in Total Bases (431) and 4th in RBI (155) *Led NCAA with SEC/UGA record 31 Doubles in 1991 *Named Team MVP, Team Captain *Drafted by St. Louis in 1991
Josh Morris
*Starter on two College World Series teams and part of one SEC Championship *At the end of his career, he held school record for Career Home Runs with 51 in only three seasons and tied single season mark with 23 in 2006 *Ranks second in Career RBI (184), fifth in Total Bases (422) and sixth in Walks (110), outstanding defense, *College Baseball Foundation All-American in 2006 *A 12th Round Draft pick by Atlanta in 2006
Rich Poythress
*Starter on two College World Series teams including CWS Finalists in 2008 and part of one SEC title *All-American who earned ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2008 and .993 Career Fielding Percentage *At the end of his career, he held school record for Single Season RBI (86), second in Home Runs (25), third in Total Bases (181), also top 10 in several Career marks including Batting (.353), Home Runs (43), Total Bases (411), RBI (185), Runs (152) and Walks (105) *A 2nd Round Draft pick by Seattle in 2009 Others: Pete Freeman, Billy Griffith, Morton Hodgson (see pg. 84), Brian Jester, Andy Osbolt, Mike Wirth, John Yselonia
Second Baseman: Jeff Treadway (1982-83)
*Two-time All-SEC standout including preseason AllAmerica selection in 1983 *Named Team MVP in 1983 with team-high .392 avg.
AB 789 714 489 884 704 822 658 896 772 360 297
R 201 178 109 180 148 169 152 207 178 87 44
H 263 271 187 282 213 261 232 282 261 137 94
AVG. .333 .380 .382 .319 .303 .318 .353 .315 .338 .381 .316
2B 59 46 34 57 46 50 48 80 65 26 10
*Ranks 4th in Career Batting Average (.381) *Drafted by Cincinnati in 1987 *Reached the Major Leagues in 1987, played nine seasons including with the Atlanta Braves in 1991 when they advanced to the World Series and faced the Minnesota Twins. Others: Alf Anderson, Jim Callaway, Don Clatterbuck, Donn Perno.
Third Baseman (2): David Lanning (1977-79), Ryan Peisel (2006-08) David Lanning
*All-American and threetime All-SEC *Ranks 2nd in career batting average (.382) *Hit .398 in ’77 and ’78 *1979 Team MVP after hitting .343-4-68 *Drafted by L.A. in 1979
HR 53 35 11 45 51 18 43 21 30 15 0
RBI 182 168 125 226 184 130 185 155 156 86 39
SB 28 16 18 1 13 27 8 15 6 10 23
Runs Scored (178) *In 1988 led team in Batting (.322), Hits (77) *Drafted by California in 1990
Jim Umbricht
*All-SEC selection and two-sport standout. *In 1951, the 6-5 shortstop batted a team-high .388 *Led team in HIts (33) in both 1951 and 1952 *Team Captain in 1952 in baseball and basketball *Played five seasons in the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Colt .45s *Member of 1960 World Champions *Named Major League Comeback-Player-of-the-Year in 1963 *Has Bulldog award named after him given annually to the played deemed "Most Competitive" by the staff.
Jeff Keppinger
David Lanning
Ryan Peisel
*Part of two College World Series Teams including 2008 squad that reached the CWS Finals and won the SEC *Started all 197 games in his Bulldog career including a record-tying 71 in 2008 *SEC Academic Honor Roll, CWS All-Tournament *School record 51 putouts at third base in 2008 *A 12th Round Draft Pick by Colorado in 2008 Others: Marty Brown, Jeff Cooper, Cy Grant, Lee Mitchell, Tommy Reid
Shortstop (5): Nolen Richardson (1924-26), J.R. Showalter (1988-90), Jim Umbricht (195052), Jeff Keppinger (1998-2001) and Gordon Beckham (2006-08) Nolen Richardson
*One of the South’s truly great athletes of his time, lettered in baseball and basketball *His defensive skills was once described by a reporter as “a lad who grabs hot grounders like a fox terrier playing with a tennis ball” *Played six seasons in Major Leagues
J.R. Showalter
*All-American and two-time All-SEC selection *Key member of 1990 national championship team that went 52-19 *In 1990, ranked 1st in career Total Bases (424) and in a season (163), 2nd in career doubles (65) and 4th in SEC history, 5th in career Hits (261) and RBI (156), 4th in
3B 5 8 5 4 5 5 1 3 4 1 7
J.R. Showalter
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
*Two-time All-American and unanimous All-SEC *Led team to the 2001 SEC Championship and to the College World Series, batting .389-18-73 for the triple crown and a .929 Fielding Percentage *Ranks in the career top five in Batting (.380), RBI (168), Home Runs (35), Total Bases (438), Hits (271) and Runs Scored (178) *Arguably one of the greatest postseasons in history, batted .500 (23-for-46) with 9 home runs, 16 RBI and a 1.239 slugging percentage in 2001 *Drafted by Pittsburgh in 2001 and made his major league debut with the New York Mets in 2004
Gordon Beckham
*Part of two College World Series Teams including 2008 CWS Finalists and won the SEC title *2008 1st Round Draft Pick by Chicago White Sox *Finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, Dick Howser Trophy and Brooks Wallace Award *Consensus 2008 AllAmerican, 2nd Team Academic All-American, started all 197 games in his career *2008 SEC Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, hit .411 with 28 Gordon Beckham home runs and 77 RBI *Set school home run record with NCAA-leading 28 in 2008 and Bulldog career mark with 53 Others: Reggie Andrews, Pete Arenas, Rodney Bellamy, Bubba Kizer, Blaise Kozeniewski, Jimmy Harrell, Cliff McGaughey, and Charley Trippi Note: This is an overview of some of Georgia’s greatest players at each position including multiple shortstops, outfielders and a utility category. Insufficient records from the 1940s.
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Georgia Greats: OF/Utility AVAILABLE CAREER HITTING STATISTICS ON GEORGIA GREATS
PLAYER (UGA) Buck Belue, of (79-82) Ronnie Braddock, p/rf (61-63) Rick Fuentes, of (82-84) Billy Henderson, of (47-50) Derek Lilliquist, p/dh (85-87) Jeff Pyburn, of (78-80) Sonny Saye, rf/1b/c (54-56) Joey Side, of (04-06) Joe Stewart, of (77-79) Chris Stowers, of (93-96) Jonathan Wyatt, of (04-07)
G 134 144 160 128 187 108 200 222
AB 481 157 577 337/i 547 403 282 748 355 759 705
R 114 34 152 66/i 114 122 69 128 104 147 151
H 171 57 199 129/i 174 139 103 236 140 246 231
AVG. .365 .363 .345 .375 .318 .345 .365 .316 .394 .324 .328
2B 34 10 33 9/i 41 19 21 37 36 48 31
3B 4 5 5 7/i 0 2 12 14 5 5 3
HR 30 6 20 4/i 35 33 7 26 11 22 12
RBI 131 40 143 14/i 135 128 60 127 91 159 103
Outfielders (7): Buck Belue (1979-82), Rick Fuentes (1982-84), Billy Henderson (1947-50), Jeff Pyburn (1978-80), Joey Side (2004-06), Joe Stewart (1977-79), Chris Stowers (1993-96) and Jonathan Wyatt (2004-06)
Buck Belue (of)
Rick Fuentes (of)
*All-American in 1982, 2nd in SEC in batting that year *Two-time All-SEC and Academic All-SEC *Career top 10 in Runs Scored (152) and RBI (143) *Team Captain in 1984 *Signed as a free agent with Chicago in 1984
Billy Henderson (of)
Buck Belue
Joey Side (of)
*All-American in 2006 and starter on two College World Series teams and one SEC Championship squad *School record for TBs (188), Hits (111), Triples (9) and AB (315) in 2006; Started off 4 games with a HR *Career Triples record in only three years with 14, ranks in top ten in Hits (236) and At Bats (748) *Most Outstanding Player of 2006 NCAA Athens Regional *Drafted in 2006 by Arizona
*Known as the “Macon Meteor,” a two-time All-SEC selection and three-time team batting champion *Career record for SB (91), team captain in 1950 *5th highest Batting Average (.375) *Team-high .410 average and five triples in 1948 *Led team in Batting (.352), Runs (33) and 2nd in HRs (3) {including two inside-the-park homers} in 1949 *Batting leader (.386) and SEC-best 29 SB in 1950
*Starter on two College World Series teams and one SEC Championship squad, 2007 MVP *Career .406 post-season average ranks fourth best in school history *Posted perfect 1.000 FLDG% in 164 total chances in 2007 and first Bulldog to do that since 1982, Earned ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award *Hit .386 in leadoff role for 2006 CWS squad and .500 in nine post season games on 2004 CWS team *Drafted in 2007 by Chicago Cubs
Utility (3): Ronnie Braddock (1961-63) Derek Lilliquist (1985-87) and Sonny Saye (195456) Others: Chris Crawford, Vernon “Catfish” Smith, Tracy Wildes
Ronnie Braddock (p/rf)
*Two-way threat and two-time All-SEC outfielder *Led the NCAA in Batting with a .489 (22-for-45) mark in 1962, also a school record bettering Charley Trippi’s .464 (52-for-112) in 1946 *Hit safely in 12 of 14 games played that year and also went 2-1 in five games on the mound *Led 1961 team in Batting (.367) and W (4), IP (64.2) *Career pitching record of 6-4, 4.32 ERA in 17 games Derek Lilliquist (p/dh) Note: Bio and career pitching statistics on page 86. Career hitting stats are listed above.
Sonny Saye (rf/1b/c)
Jeff Pyburn (of)
*All-SEC and two-time Academic All-SEC honoree *Shares school record for Grand Slams (6) including Most in a Season with three *Top 10 in career records for HRs (33) and SBs (32) *Led 1980 team in HRs (15), RBI (66), Runs (54) *1980 First Round Draft Pick by San Diego *One of only six first rounders in school history
Pitching Stats 6-4, 4.32 ERA, 91.2 IP, 76 Ks *i=incomplete total for career 31-12, 3.30 ERA, 316 IP, 387 Ks -
Jonathan Wyatt (of)
Others: Harry Babcock, Scott Bohlke, Steve Carter, Bruce Chick, Todd Crane, Larry Littleton, John Rucker, Ray Suplee, Adam Swann, Wendell Tarleton *Two-time All-SEC selection *2nd highest single season Batting Average of .447 *Top 10 career record book in HRs (30) and SB (27) *Starting QB on the 1980 national championship team *Hit .373-13-45 for 1979 team “Triple Crown” *Drafted in 1982 by Montreal
SB 27 7 19 91 0 32 9 18 9 65 42
Joey Side
Joe Stewart (of)
*Key member of two SEC Championship teams, overall in 1954 and Eastern Division in 1955 *All-SEC selection and Team Captain in 1956 *Holds single season record for Triples with eight in 1955 and 2nd in career Triples (12) *Captured Team "Triple Crown" in 1954 (.341-3-20) *Led team in Batting in 1956 (.368)
*Two-time All-SEC selection and team batting champion *School record with career Batting Average (.394) *Had 3rd highest single season average (.438) in 1978 which also led SEC *Led team in Batting in 1977 at .400 and 70 hits ranked second in SEC behind record 71 by David Lanning
Chris Stowers (of)
Jeff Pyburn
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*All-SEC and 1996 Team MVP *Captured team “Triple Crown” in 1996, .370-12-57 *Ranks top five in career RBI (159), SB (65), AB (759), TB (370), Doubles (48) and Runs Scored (147) *Had inside-the-park HR versus Ga. Southern in 1994 *Drafted in 1996 by Montreal and made it to the majors in 1999
Billy Henderson
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
The Last Time It Happened Stephen Dodson tossed back-to-back SEC complete game wins in 2007.
UGA Player Spoiled a Perfect Game in the 9th with a 2-out Pinch Hit Doc Harper vs. Auburn (George Johnson) in 1921 (AU 4-0) UGA Executed Successful Suicide Squeeze Jonathan Wyatt vs. #15 Ga. Tech (T.F.), 5/11/06 Every UGA starter Had A Hit and Scored a Run vs. Youngstown State, 2/20/09 (UGA 15-2)
HOME RUNS
PITCHING
UGA Threw a No-Hitter Five pitchers combined for one in a 14-1 win over Furman, 3/17/99; Kyle Goodson, Shaun Helmey, Phillip Sledge, Tim Fries and Barry Fowler. UGA Pitcher Threw a No-Hitter Brian Powell vs. E. Kentucky, 3/19/94 (UGA 9-0) UGA Pitcher Threw a One-Hitter John Hill vs. Winthrop, 3/13/94 (UGA 10-0) UGA Pitcher(s) Threw a Two-Hitter Justin Grimm, Jason Leaver (3), Will Harvil (5), Alex McRee (6.1), Joshua Fields (8), Nick Montgomery (9) vs. Jax. State, 3/5/08 (UGA 19-1) UGA Pitcher Tossed a Shutout Nick Montgomery vs. Ga. Tech, 6/1/08 (UGA 8-0) UGA Pitcher Tossed an SEC Shutout Mickey Westphal @ Florida, 4/28/06 (UGA 7-0) UGA Pitchers Combined for an SEC Shutout Alex McRee, Michael Palazzone (5), Will Harvil (8), Dean Weaver (9) vs. #25 Miss. State, 3/21/09 (UGA 4-0) UGA Pitcher Had a Complete Game Nick Montgomery vs. Ga. Tech, 6/1/08 (UGA 8-0) UGA Pitcher Had a Complete Game on Road Stephen Dodson @ Alabama, 4/13/07 (UGA 4-1) UGA Got Back-to-Back Complete Game Wins Jeremy Brown and Scott Murphy vs. Florida, 4/13-14/01 (UGA 9-4 and 9-3) UGA Pitcher Recorded 8 Consecutive Ks Joshua Fields @ Winthrop, 5/18/05 (UGA 10-6 in 11); In relief, first eight hitters he faced UGA Pitcher Recorded 15(+) Strikeouts Cliff Brand(15) @ Ole Miss, 4/18/99 (OM 11-7 in 11) UGA Pitcher Recorded 14 Strikeouts Brooks Brown vs. Tennessee, 4/22/06 (UGA 3-0) UGA Was No-Hit Rick Honeycutt of Tennessee, 3/19/76 (UT 1-0) Note: Honeycutt walked and scored the lone run in his first plate appearance and finished 2-for-2 to go with his no-hitter. UGA Was One-Hit Brett Eibner of #5 Arkansas, 4/19/09 (UA 2-0) UGA Was Two-Hit Matt Ginter of Miss. State, 3/12/99 (MSU 5-1) UGA Was Shutout (One pitcher/Combined) Daniel Bradshaw of #2 LSU, 5/23/09 (LSU 16-0 in 7 inn.) Nathan Baker, Justin Cryer (7), Code Satterwhite (9) of #20 Ole Miss, 4/8/07 (OM 9-0) Pitcher Recorded 15(+) Strikeouts vs. UGA R.A. Dickey (16) of Tennessee, 4/21/96 (UT 8-0)
HITTING
UGA Player Went 5-for-5 in a Game Joey Lewis @ Ole Kentucky, 4/28/07 (4-1B, 1-2B) UGA Player Had 5 Hits in a Game Matt Cerione vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/29/09 (5-for-6, 2-HR) UGA Player Went 6-for-6 in a Game (School Record, Ties SEC Record): David Coffey vs. Gardner-Webb, 2/15/03 UGA Player Hit for the Cycle Josh Smith vs. UNC-Wilmington, 3/14/04 UGA Player Had 7 RBI in an Inning Bobby Felmy vs. Liberty, 3/5/04 UGA Player Had 8 RBI in an Inning (School Record, SEC Record): Jeff Pyburn vs. Westminster, 4/4/80 UGA Player Had 7 RBI in a Game Rich Poythress vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/29/09 UGA Player Had 10 RBI in a Game (School Record): Roger Miller vs. Ga. College, 4/15/87
UGA Led off Game with a HR Zach Cone vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/31/09 (OSU 13-6) UGA Led off Game with Back-to-Back HRs Donn Perno and Scott Bohlke vs. UNC-Wilm., 3/1/97 UGA Hit Back-to-Back HRs Levi Hyams and Matt Cerione vs. Kennesaw State, 4/21/09 UGA Hit Back-to-Back-to-Back HRs Steve Carter, Derek Lilliquist and Rich Bielski off Sam Drake of Ga. Tech, 4/29/87 UGA Player Hit a Walk-Off HR Gordon Beckham vs. Georgia State, 4/16/08 (3-run) UGA Player Had a Pinch-Hit HR Peter Verdin vs. Winthrop, 4/8/09 UGA Player Hit 2 HRs in a Game Zach Cone vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/31/09 UGA Player Hit 3 HRs in a Game (Ties School Record): Rich Poythress vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/29/09 UGA Player Had An Inside-the-Park HR Bobby Felmy @ #11 Arkansas, 3/24/06 UGA Player Had Inside-the-Park Grand Slam David Coffey vs. Tenn. Tech, 4/30/03 UGA Player Hit a HR in his 1st AB Justin McClain (3-run) vs. North Carolina, 2/22/02 UGA Freshman Hit a HR in his 1st AB of Season Opener Doc Brooks vs. UNC-Asheville, 2/12/99 UGA Player Hit a HR in 5 Straight Games Doc Brooks in 1999 (vs. Florida-2G, Clemson-1G, UK-2G including eventual game-winner in 9-8 in an 11-inning win over UK in Lexington UGA Player Hit a Grand Slam Matt Cerione vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/29/09 UGA Player Hit a Grand Slam That Won a Fan $5,000 Michael Demperio vs. Jacksonville St., 3/5/08 UGA Player Hit a Walk-Off Grand Slam Bobby Felmy vs. Ga.So., 2/27/04 (UGA 7-4 in 10 inn.) UGA Player Hit Two Grand Slams in a Game (School record, SEC Record) Roger Miller vs. Ga. College, 4/15/87 UGA Hit Two Grand Slams in An Inning Rich Poythress and Matt Cerione vs. Ohio State (8th inn.) @ FSU, 5/29/09 UGA Team Hit for the “HR Cycle” in a Game vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/29/09 (UGA 24-8) (Matt Cerione, Rich Poythress, Joey Lewis-Solo HR; Poythress-2R-HR; Lewis-3R-HR; Poythress, Cerione, Grand Slam) Opponent Led off Game with a HR Shane Robinson (FSU), 6/3/06 Opponent Hit Back-to-Back HRs Stewart Ijames and Derrick Alfonso of Louisville off Joshua FIelds, 5/31/08 Opponent Hit a Grand Slam vs. UGA Alex Avila (Alabama) at Foley Field, 5/16/08 Opponent Hit 5 Consecutive HRs Neil Geisler, Justin Smoak, Phil Disher off Mickey Westphal; Andrew Crisp, Robbie Grinestaff of Stephen Dodson, South Carolina, 6/10/06 (tied NCAA record) Opponent Had An Inside-the-Park HR Michael Stephens (Ohio State) @ FSU, 5/31/09 Opponent Hit a Walk-Off HR David Butler (Michigan) @ ECU Classic, 3/5/05
BASERUNNING
UGA Player Had 3 SB in a Game Jonathan Taylor vs. Quinnipiac, 3/6/09 UGA Player Had 4 SB in a Game (School Record) Rodney Bellamy vs. Westminster, 4/4/80 UGA Player Stole Home Bryce Massanari @ Kentucky, 4/11/09
Opponent Turned 5(+) Double Plays on UGA 6 by Clemson, 4/11/95 (CU 5-4) UGA Turned a Triple Play Versus Florida State, 5/18/63 (FSU 4-3) Combination included Carroll Minick, Tommy Reid, Jerry Templeton and Tommy Perdue Opponent Turned a Triple Play on UGA South Carolina at Foley Field, 4/9/99 (UGA 8-1) UGA Made 5 Errors in a Game Youngstown State, 2/22/09 (UGA 12-8) UGA Made 6 Errors in a Game @ Tennessee, 4/19/97 (UT 28-10) UGA Made 7 Errors in a Game vs. Winthrop, 2/9/97 (UGA 6-4) Opponent Made 5 Errors in a Game Tennessee, 4/21/06 (UT 7-4 in 11) Opponent Made 6 Errors in a Game Georgia Tech, 6/2/08 (UGA 18-6) Opponent Made 7 Errors in a Game Youngstown State, 2/20/09 (UGA 15-2) UGA Outfielder Had 8 Putouts Joey Side @ #8 Florida, 4/4/04 (UGA 9-5)
BIG INNINGS
10 Runs in an Inning 10 vs. Ohio State @ FSU, 5/29/09 {8th inn.} (UGA 24-8) 12+Runs in an Inning 13 vs. Liberty, 3/5/04 {8th inn.} (UGA 24-6) Opponent Scored 10+Runs in an Inning 11 @ Ga. Tech, 4/28/99 {2nd inn.} (GT 21-4)
SWEEPS
A Sweep in an SEC Series Home: 2009 vs. #25 Miss. State; Road: 2009@ Kentucky Got Swept in an SEC Series Home: 2009 vs. #17 Florida; Road: 2009 @ South Carolina
MARGINS
Largest Margin of Victory by Georgia 25: Erskine 27-2 on 4/16/80; 24: Piedmont 30-6 on 4/12/76 Greatest Margin of Defeat for Georgia 24: Florida 27-3 on 3/21/64; 22: Auburn 23-1 on 3/25/94 Largest Deficit Overcome by Georgia 9 Trailed #21 Arkansas 10-1 after 5 inn. in Fayetteville on 3/15/08; Won 15-12 9 Trailed South Carolina 9-0 in T3rd. at SEC Tournament in Hoover, Ala. on 5/26/06; Won 16-10 Largest Deficit Overcome by Opponent 11 South Carolina trailed Georgia 13-2 in the B6th in Columbia, S.C. on 5/19/07; Won 14-13 A Tie Game 10-10 @ LSU after 12 innings (travel rule), 4/20/08 A Tie Game At Foley Field 11-11 vs. LSU in Athens, 5/12/99 (Game declared a tie after 9 innings due to SEC rule regarding visiting team travel departure priority: UGA’s Adam Swann hit a pinch-hit two-run HR to tie game in the 9th) A Tie Game (Due to Darkness) 9-9 vs. Florida in Athens after 9 innings in game two of a doubleheader, 3/18/84 Note: Lights installed at Foley Field in 1985. David Coffey had an inside-the-park grand slam in 2003!
DEFENSE
UGA Turned 4 Double Plays vs. Quinnipiac, 3/7/09 (UGA 19-6) UGA Turned 5(+) Double Plays (School Record) 5 (Twice), Last vs. East Tenn., 3/1/98 (UGA 9-1)
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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1990 National Champions 1990 National Championship Game UGA Smith, cf Cooper, 3b Showalter, ss Jester, dh Chick, rf Radziewicz, 1b Suplee, lf Childers, c Alfonso, 2b Totals Georgia Oklahoma State
The 1990 season will long be remembered as the finest ever produced at Georgia. Catcher Terry Childers’ play in the seventh preserved a 2-1 lead as Stan Payne and Dave Fleming combined to lead the Bulldogs to the national title. Georgia was invited to Washington D.C., to discuss the strategy they used with President George Bush, a baseball letterman in his collegiate days at Yale.
Georgia 2, Oklahoma State 1 ab 4 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 4
r 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
h 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
31 2 6 000 000
rbi 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
OSU Simmons, 2b Carlsen, 3b Beanblossm, ss Daniel, c Burnitz, rf Kelly, dh Dailey, lf Perez, cf Cervantes, 1b Walbergh, 1b Totals 110 001
000 000
ab 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 0 2 28 -- 2 -- 1
r 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
h 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5
rbi 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
6 1 5 1
E --Showalter, Moody. DP-Georgia, 3, Oklahoma St. 1. LOB-Georgia 7, Oklahoma St. 6. 2B-Smith, Kelly. S-Carlsen. SF-Chick, Daniel. Georgia IP H R ER BB SO Payne (W, 7-1) 6.0 4 1 1 3 6 Fleming (SV, 2) 3.0 1 0 0 1 4 Oklahoma State Burbank (L, 10-2) 6.2 6 2 2 1 2 Moody 2.1 0 0 0 2 4 Payne pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. HPB --Jester by Burbank. Umpires --Home-Dick Runchey, 1B-Hank Rountree, 2B-Randy Cristal, 3B-Ken Eldridge; LF-Don January, RF-Bob Hernandez. T-2:53. A-16,482.
1990 College World Series All-Tournament Team
Pitchers (2): Dave Fleming and Mike Rebhan, Georgia; Catcher: Michael Daniel, Okla. State; First Base: Doug Radziewicz, Georgia; Second Base: Troy Paulsen, Stanford; Shortstop: Brad Beanblossom, Okla. State; Third Base: Bobby Carlsen, Okla. State; Outfield (3): Jeffrey Hammonds, Stanford, Tim Clark, LSU, Jason Rychlick, Citadel; Designated Hitter: Lyle Mouton, LSU; +1990 CWS MVP: Mike Rebhan, Georgia
+CWS Note: In 1996, the CWS celebrated its 50th anniversary. All-Decade teams were selected by a panel and Rebhan made it for the 1990s. In the series, he beat Stanford’s Mike Mussina twice, going 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA and two complete games.
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Bulldog Baseball Trivia First Season
1886 was the first real season according to living legend Dan Magill who spoke with early lettermen from that period. Baseball is the oldest varsity sport on campus. C.E. Morris was the team captain, leading Georgia to a 2-0 mark in its inaugural season. The wins came against a town team from Athens and a team from Emory College in Oxford, Ga. The game against Emory was played at Union Point. The ace pitcher of the team was Charles Ed Morris who introduced the curve ball to the South. His catcher was his brother John, who for years headed Georgia’s German department and was faculty chairman of athletics. Club teams were in existence at Georgia as early as 1867 according to Georgia historian E. Merton Coulter. Entering the 2010 season, Georgia’s record is 2,016-1,492-23.
First Coach
“Hustlin” Hughie Jennings served as coach beginning in 1895 until 1899. Jennings, a former standout for the Baltimore Orioles who also managed the Detroit Tigers from 1907-20, was one of the first 35 men elected into baseball’s Hall of Fame. During Jennings’ tenure, scores began to be recorded.
1990 National Champions
Georgia earned the 1990 NCAA crown after defeating Oklahoma State 2-1 in the title game. Also, they made a trip to the White House and met President George Bush. Mike Rebhan was named Most Outstanding Player in the CWS after beating the Stanford Cardinal and Mike Mussina twice. In 1996 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the CWS, Rebhan was named to the CWS All-Decade team for the 1990s.
Foley Field
Georgia has played here since 1966. In 1990, the field was renovated at a cost of $3.5 million. The current stadium has a seating capacity of 3,291, and includes indoor and outdoor bullpens, indoor batting cages, a spacious locker room and players lounge, equipment room, and one of the top press facilities in the country. In 2001, Foley Field served as host to an NCAA Regional and Super Regional as the Bulldogs advanced to the College World Series. In 2004, Georgia played host to an NCAA Regional again and ultimately reached the College World Series after winning a Super Regional at Ga. Tech. In 2006 and 2008, Georgia played host to and won regionals and super regionals en route to the CWS.
Largest Crowds
First Field
Herty Field, named for Charles Herty a Georgia graduate and later a chemistry professor, spearheaded the efforts to redo the school’s athletic field as a home to all of its sports. He earned his doctorate at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and during this time he learned more about a different version of the sport of rugby, referred to as a football. Herty is credited with introducing the sport of football to his alma mater and serving as the first coach. Along with attracting Pop Warner, a former Cornell captain to eventually coach Georgia in football in 1895, he also helped Hughie Jennings become the first baseball coach. Steadman V. Sanford followed Herty as “physical director” and by 1912, a new facility for both baseball and football was built and eventually named Sanford Field.
Home: 4,461. On March 21, 2009, third-ranked Georgia blanked 25thranked Miss. State 4-0 behind the pitching of Alex McRee, Michael Palazzone, Will Harvil and Dean Weaver who combined to register 14 strikeouts. Joey Lewis and Lyle Allen accounted for all the runs with home runs. Georgia went on to sweep MSU as a record 12,026 attended the three-game series. Road: 28,836. #15 Ga. Tech beat #12 Georgia 12-5 at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 11, 2004. At the time, it ranked as the second largest crowd to see a college baseball game in NCAA history.
Longest Tenure at the Helm
“Big Jim” Whatley served as the Georgia mentor for 25 seasons (1950, ’52-’75), recording 336 wins, second most in Bulldog history. Whatley passed away in May of 2001 at the age of 88.
First Championship
National Honors
First Round Draft Picks
Most Successful Major Leaguer
In 1908, team captain Frank Martin led UGA to a 20-2 campaign and its first-ever Southern Championship. The team’s record of 20 straight wins stands today. The two losses came to professional teams in exhibitions. Famed sportswriter Grantland Rice, then sports editor of the Atlanta Journal, called the 1908 team “the greatest baseball team - or any other kind of team - ever assembled in the South.” Georgia won its first SEC title in 1933. Georgia has had eight first round picks in the annual Major League Baseball Draft: Larry Littleton (1976), Jeff Pyburn (1980), Derek Lilliquist and Cris Carpenter (1987), Kendall Rhine (1992), Brooks Brown (2006), Gordon Beckham (2008) and Joshua Fields (2008). Cris Carpenter
Georgia has had 35 All-Americans in the program’s history including most recently Rich Poythress (1B) in 2009, Gordon Beckham (SS) and Joshua Fields (RHP) in 2008.Twice in Bulldog history, Georgia has had a player win National Player/Pitcher/Closer of the Year honors. Outfielder Ron Wenrich was named National Freshman of the Year in 1985. Derek Lilliquist was named National Pitcher of the Year in 1987. Fields was named the National Stopper of the Year in 2008.
Spurgeon “Spud” Chandler, who pitched for the Bulldogs from 1929-32, went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1937-47. He was a part of seven World Series teams, including six that won championships. DID YOU KNOW? When New York Yankee great Yogi Berra was called up to the big leagues, the first pitcher he caught was Spud Chandler.
Winningest Coach
Gordon Beckham and Joshua Fields
Steve Webber, who compiled a 500-403-1 record in 16 seasons (1981-1996). He led the Bulldogs to two College World Series appearances (1987, ’90), including a national championship in 1990. In 1987, Georgia finished the regular season with the best SEC record at 18-8. One of Webber’s former players, David Perno, has directed the Bulldog program since 2002. After his Georgia coaching career, Webber spent eight seasons in the New York Yankees organization including working as the Coordinator of Minor League Instruction from 2000-03. In 2010, Webber will begin his seventh season with the San Diego Padres organization. He will serve as the pitching coach for the Padres Triple-A club in Portland, Oregon.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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History of Georgia Coaches BULLDOG TRIVIA
While C.E. Morris served as the coach for Georgia’s first team in 1886, Hughie Jennings is credited with being the Bulldogs’ first official coach. He played for 17 years in the Major Leagues while also managing the Detroit Tigers from 1907-20. He was the second shortstop and among the first 35 men elected to the Hall of Fame. Also during this era, former Bulldog Claude Derrick began his career with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1909 and played on two World Championship teams in 1910 and 1911. In 1912 with Baltimore, Derrick was the first roommate of rookie George Herman Ruth, better known as “The Babe.”
Hughie Jennings
M.M. Dickinson
W.A. Reynolds
H.J. Stegeman
W.P. White
J.V. Sikes
Coach
Years
W
L
T
Pct.
C.E. Morris
1886
2
0
0
1.000
Hughie Jennings
1895-97
5
17
0
.227
M.M. Dickinson
1901, 04-05
18
14
0
.563
W.A. Reynolds
1902-03
13
9
1
.482
Tommy Stouch
1906-07
12
9
0
.571 .909
Hammond Johnson
1908
20
2
0
W.J. Lewis
1909
-
-
-
Frank B. Anderson
1910-13
51
16
3
.762
Joe Bean
1914-16
33
16
1
.670
J.G. Henderson
1917
-
-
-
Glenn Colby
1918
-
-
-
H.J. Stegeman
1919-20
31
13
2
National Coach of the Year
SEC Coach of the Year
2004: David Perno (BA)
1953: Jim Whatley
1990: Steve Webber (BA, CB)
1933: W.P. White
1954: Jim Whatley
BA=Baseball America; CB=Collegiate Baseball
1987: Steve Webber 2001: Ron Polk
2004: David Perno 2008: David Perno
Hammond Johnson
Jim Whatley
Frank B. Anderson
Steve Webber
Joe Bean
Robert Sapp
Since 2004, Georgia has made three trips to the College World Series under Coach David Perno.
Ron Polk
David Perno
.681
W.P. White
1921-33
224
100
7
.687
Vernon Smith
1934-37
30
45
0
.400
J.V. Sikes
1938-42, 46-47
98
63
1
.608
J.B. Whitworth
1943
1
10
0
.090
Charley Trippi
1948-49
34
18
0
.654
Jim Whatley
1950, 52-75
336
327
3
.507
Nolen Richardson
1951
12
13
0
.480
Roy Umstattd
1976-80
130
100
1
.565
Steve Webber
1981-1996
500
403
1
.554
Robert Sapp
1997-99
77
87
1
.470
Ron Polk
2000-01
79
48
0
.622
David Perno
2002-
289
208
1
.581
David Perno was the 2004 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America and named SEC Coach of the Year by the league coaches in 2004 and 2008.
*Note: No record available for 1909, 1917-18; No team fielded in 1944-45.
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Foley Field
DID YOU KNOW? Foley Field has played host to numerous post-season events, starting with the 1987 SEC Tournament and continuing today with NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals. Georgia has won every regional and super regional at Foley Field. NCAA REGIONALS 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
NCAA SUPER REGIONALS 2001, 2006, 2008
Georgia moved to its current location in 1966, and it was named Foley Field in 1968. A $3.5 million renovation was completed in 1990. Improvements to the complex are
made annually. Recent projects to upgrade Foley Field include a new drainage system and playing surface, a video scoreboard and new sound system and a batter’s eye backdrop.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Foley Field Home of The Bulldogs
Foley Field, constructed at a cost of $3.5 million in 1990, is one of the finest baseball complexes in the country. The stadium’s capacity of 3,291 includes chairback and bleacher-style seating. The grandstand area is covered by a partial roof with both concession stands and rest rooms located in the stadium. A new playing surface and drainage system was installed in the summer of 2003. The complex continues to get better with new chairbacks on the lower level and in the covered area of the grandstand added in 2003. There are indoor and outdoor bullpens and indoor hitting cages. The lower portion of the stadium includes a spacious locker room, players lounge, a coaches office, an equipment room plus exercise and athletic training facilities.
Georgia Baseball Before Foley Field
The first home for the Diamond Dogs was Herty Field where they played from 1886 until 1911. After that, they moved to Sanford Field until 1943. The Bulldogs who played at Sanford Field and later advanced to the Major Leagues included Alf Anderson, Spurgeon Chandler, Nolen Richardson, Johnny Rucker, Fred Sale, Chick Shiver, and Homer Thompson. Bulldog Pond Lippett threw the first no-hitter at home in Georgia history, blanking Pittsburgh 6-0 in 1920. Sale pitched a perfect game at Sanford Field in 1923, a 4-0 win over Virginia. It was the first perfect game in Georgia history and one of only two to date. After World War II, the Diamond Dogs played on a field with no name located on “Ag. Hill,” where Stegeman Coliseum is today. When construction for the Coliseum began in 1962, the Diamond Dogs moved to their freshman field, which is next to where the Butts-Mehre building is now. In 1966, the Diamond Dogs moved to their current location, and two years later, it was named Foley Field. On May 5, 1990, a $3.5 million refurbished Foley Field was dedicated. Georgia Baseball Facilities Years 1886-1911 1912-43 1946-1961 1962-1965
1966-present
Facility Herty Field Sanford Field Unnamed/Ag Hill Unnamed Freshman Field Foley Field
*Georgia did not field a team in 1944-45 due to World War II.
Frank Foley: Bulldog letterman and Georgia fan
Foley Field Stadium Information
Sanford Field in the 1920s
Seating Capacity: 3,291 Dimensions LF: 350 CF: 404 RF: 314 Power Alleys: 370/365
Foley Field Record
Top 20 Crowds at Foley Field Crowd 4,461 4,302 4,290 4,212 4,092 4,077 4,058 4,009 3,937 3,876 3,757 3,717 3,712 3,689 3,672 3,643 3,630 3,625 3,606 3,554
Date 3/21/09 6/12/06 6/02/01 6/03/01 4/4/08 4/14/09 2/21/01 4/3/09 6/11/06 3/20/09 2/25/96 4/09/05 4/13/93 3/22/09 6/10/06 4/24/02 4/6/08 2/26/05 3/24/04 4/25/01
(since 1990 renovation) UGA Opponent #3 #25 Miss. State #6 #15 South Carolina #7 #10 Florida State #7 #10 Florida State #1 #2 LSU #1 #10 Georgia Tech #15 #1 Georgia Tech #1 #2 LSU #6 #15 South Carolina #3 #25 Miss. State NR #19 Georgia Tech NR #5 Florida #18 #6 Georgia Tech #3 #25 Miss. Sate #6 #15 South Carolina NR #14 Georgia Tech NR #9 South Carolina #6 Ga. Southern #24 Georgia Tech #25 #13 Georgia Tech
Result W, 4-0 W, 11-6 W, 8-7(10) L, 11-6 W, 10-8 L, 11-6 L, 10-8 L, 8-4 W, 11-5 W, 5-3 W, 5-2 L, 12-1 L, 4-1 W, 10-6 L, 15-6 L, 6-1 W, 4-2 L, 4-1 L, 4-3 W, 5-4
(since 1990 renovation) Season ................. Home 1990........................ 31-4 1991....................... 23-11 1992.......................21-10 1993.......................18-16 1994.......................14-20 1995.......................20-12 1996.......................16-13 1997.......................20-14 1998.......................16-14 1999.................... 22-10-1 2000........................ 26-6 2001.......................36-10 2002.......................19-10 2003.......................22-12 2004.......................27-10 2005.......................18-10 2006....................... 29-11 2007.......................16-20 2008.......................27-12 2009.......................21-12 Total: 442-237-1
Judge Frank Foley is considered one of Georgia’s all-time greats for his contributions both on and off the field. Foley was a part of the 1908 Southern championship team that recorded a mark of 20-2. He was a distinguished alumnus who is remembered by many as a kind and caring gentleman. His enthusiasm for the University of Georgia was second to none.
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Foley Field
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
*Georgia is 4-for-4 in winning NCAA Regionals at Foley Field, advancing in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2008. *Georgia is 3-for-3 in winning NCAA Super Regionals at Foley Field, earning a trip to Omaha for the College World Series in 2001, 2006 and 2008. *The Bulldogs are 16-0 in NCAA elimination games at Foley Field. *The Bulldogs are 21-7 in the NCAA postseason at Foley Field.
Georgia Advances to the 2001 College World Series
Georgia Advances to the 2006 College World Series
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Annual Results 1886 Overall Record: 2-0 Head Coach: N/A
THE 1895 TEAM Georgia’s first official coach was Hughie Jennings and his first squad was the 1895 team. The lettermen included F.K. Boland (manager), G.P. Butler, W.W. Clarke, R.B. Davis, A.G. Foster, M.P. Hall, Lindsley Halsey, W.L. Kemp (captain), Halton Lovejoy, Fred Morris, R.B. Nally, J.C. Pettis, Frank Spain, H.W. Stubbs and E.P. Thompson.
1887-1895 no results available 1896 Overall Record: 3-1 Head Coach: Hugh Jennings 1897 Overall Record: 10-5 Head Coach: Hugh Jennings Lexington W 10-6 Athens W 7-6 Atlanta Professional W 8-6 Pennsylvania W 4-0 Vanderbilt L 1-0 Vanderbilt W 12-4 Vanderbilt L 3-1 at Auburn W 20-2 Wake Forest L 12-11 North Carolina W 11-10 North Carolina L 15-6 at Mercer W 16-7 Virginia Virginia Virginia (Game Sites Not Available) 1898 Overall Record: 5-5 Head Coach: Hugh Jennings no results available 1899 Overall Record: 7-6 Head Coach: Hugh Jennings no results available 1900-1901 no results available Head Coach: Unknown (1900) Head Coach: M.M. Dickinson (1901) 1902 Overall Record: 7-5-1 Head Coach: W.A. Reynolds Athens W 10-0 Hobart College W 9-2 Cornell T 6-6 Cornell L 8-3 at S.C. Coll. L 6-4 at North Carolina L 8-2 at Wofford W 7-6 at Clemson W 2-1 Auburn(inAtlanta) W 10-0 at Georgia Tech W 11-10 at Georgia Tech L 8-7 Georgia Tech W 9-7 at Mercer(Macon) L 3-1 1903 Overall Record: 6-4 Head Coach: W.A. Reynolds Davidson L 5-4 Clemson L 13-8 Wake Forest W 9-0 Auburn W 8-2 at Georgia Tech W 5-3 Trinity W 5-4 Vanderbilt L 12-11 at Mercer W 10-4 at Mercer W 7-6 Georgia Tech W 11-4 (Game Sites Not Available)
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1904 Overall Record: 9-7 Head Coach: M.M. Dickinson no results available 1905 Overall Record: 9-7 Head Coach: M.M. Dickinson no results available 1906 Overall Record: 12-9 Head Coach: Tommy Stouch Clemson W 9-2 Clemson W 4-3 Georgia Tech W 4-3 Trinity W 4-2 Mercer L 12-10 Georgia Tech L 5-4 Furman W 9-7 Georgetown W 7-1 George Washington L 12-11 Virginia L 7-1 Virginia L 8-5 Alabama L 8-4 Alabama W 19-2 Alabama W 11-1 Mercer W 7-2 Mercer W 6-5 Georgia Tech L 9-2 Georgia Tech L 3-2 Cumberland W 13-6 Cumberland W 4-3 Cumberland L 6-2 (Game Sites Not Available) 1907 Overall Record: Unknown Head Coach: Tommy Stouch 1908: Southern Champions Overall Record: 20-2 Head Coach: Hammond Johnson Gordon W 5-0 N.Y. Americans L 4-1 Augusta L 10-0 Stone Mountain W 7-0 Newberry W 11-1 Newberry W 11-0 Alabama W 9-4 Alabama W 8-3 Alabama W 17-0 Trinity W 3-2 Trinity W 2-0
Sewanee W Spartanburg W Clemson W Clemson W Clemson W Central U . of Ky. W Central U. of Ky. W Mercer W Mercer W Washington & Lee W Washington & Lee W (Game Sites Not Available)
4-2 9-4 8-0 7-0 6-0 10-0 16-0 5-0 5-1 3-1 4-0
1909-1910 Head Coach: W.J. Lewis (1909), Frank Anderson (1910) no results available 1911 Overall Record: 17-5 Head Coach: Frank B. Anderson Clemson W 5-2 Clemson W 3-0 Mercer W 6-1 Mercer W 2-0 Auburn W 2-0 Auburn W 2-1 Auburn W 2-0 Auburn W 3-1 Auburn W 7-5 Trinity L 1-0 Trinity W 7-3 Sewanee W 5-2 Sewanee W 8-1
Vanderbilt W Washington & Lee L Washington & Lee W Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech W Mercer W Mercer L (Game Sites Not Available)
5-4 2-0 5-4 6-0 3-2 2-1 6-2 3-2 3-0
1912 Overall Record: 15-6-2 Head Coach: Frank B. Anderson Clemson W 8-0 Clemson W 5-1 Auburn W 6-3 Auburn W 6-1 Auburn W 1-0 Michigan W 7-0 Michigan T 2-2 Vanderbilt L 1-0 Vanderbilt L 2-0 Texas L 9-3 Texas W 10-3 Trinity W 2-1 Trinity W 12-0 Navy L 2-0 Virginia L 5-1 North Carolina L 6-5 North Carolina W 5-2 N. C. A&M W 2-0 Washington & Lee T 7-7 Washington & Lee W 3-0
Georgia Tech W 6-4 Georgia Tech W 6-4 Georgia Tech W 4-2 (Game Sites Not Available) 1913 Overall Record: 19-5-1 Head Coach: Frank Anderson Auburn W 5-1 Auburn W 3-1 Auburn W 11-0 Clemson L 10-8 Clemson W 10-4 Michigan L 10-3 Michigan T 2-2 Michigan L 4-3 Tulane W 4-1 Tulane W 9-0 Alabama W 4-2 Tennessee W 4-0 Tennessee W 15-3 Tennessee W 9-3 Ohio State L 4-3 Michigan A & M W 9-3 Michigan A & M W 4-0 Vanderbilt W 9-0 Vanderbilt W 8-0 Washington & Lee W 12-0 Washington & Lee W 14-1 Georgia Tech W 4-3 Georgia Tech W 5-4 Georgia Tech L 4-1 (Game Sites Not Available) 1914 Overall Record: 19-6 Head Coach: Joe Bean no results available 1915 Overall Record: 14-10-1 Head Coach: Joe Bean Atl. Medical School W Georgetown W Georgetown W Auburn L Auburn L Auburn W Mercer L Mercer W Mercer W Mercer W Alabama W Alabama L Mississippi A&M W Mississippi A&M L N.C. A&M L L Trinity
16-0 4-3 5-1 6-4 4-1 7-0 1-0 3-2 3-2 5-0 5-4 3-0 3-0 6-4 4-3 8-2
SOUTHERN CHAMPIONS THE 1908 TEAM
Georgia’s first championship team was the 1908 squad that posted a 20-2 mark under coach Hammond Johnson. They won a school record 20 in a row including 11 shutouts with the two losses coming in exhibi exhibitions against professional teams. BarThe lettermen included Clyde Bar nett, Brian Bocock, Hugh Bostwick, Carlysle Cobb, Glen Colby, C.H. Cox, Claude Derrick, Frank Foley, Richard Graves, Harry Harmon, Mor Morton Hodgson, James Lucas, Frank Martin (captain), Erle Newsome, William Oglesby, Jim Redfearn, Fred Rogers and James Watson.
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Results Davidson L Virginia L Virginia W Navy L Clemson W Clemson W Georgia Tech T Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W (Game Sites Not Available)
9-4 1-0 6-4 11-6 6-3 9-3 1-1 7-4 5-2
1916-1917 no results available Head Coach: Joe Bean (1916), J.G. Henderson (1917) 1918 Overall Record: Unknown Head Coach: Glen Colby Oglethorpe Athens Auburn Athens Auburn Athens Davidson Athens North Carolina Athens Trinity Athens Trinity Athens Mercer Athens Mercer Athens Mercer Macon Mercer Macon Vanderbilt Athens Vanderbilt Athens Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Georgia Tech Athens Georgia Tech Athens Georgia Tech Atlanta Georgia Tech Atlanta 1919: Southern Champions Overall Record 16-4-2 Head Coach: H.J. Stegeman Oglethorpe W 10-0 Oglethorpe W 2-1 Mercer W 9-0 Mercer L 2-0 Clemson W 7-6 Clemson T 2-2 Clemson W 1-0 Clemson W 4-3 Virginia W 5-4 Virginia L 3-0 Virginia W 7-2 Virginia W 3-2
Auburn W Auburn T Auburn L Auburn W Alabama W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W (Game Sites Not Available)
5-4 0-0 1-0 9-5 6-1 2-0 8-0 7-5 5-2
1920 Overall Record: 15-9 Head Coach: H.J. Stegeman Oglethorpe W 6-1 Clemson W 6-2 Clemson W 3-0 Maryland State L 7-6 Maryland State W 11-1 Furman W 4-1 Virginia W 4-0 Virginia L 5-4 Washington & Lee W 10-7 Michigan L 2-0 Michigan W 6-2 Clemson W 5-2 Pittsburgh W 6-0 Pittsburgh W 4-3 Mercer W 9-5 Mercer W 4-0 Auburn L 9-3 Auburn L 3-0 Vanderbilt L 4-2 Vanderbilt W 4-1 Mercer L 3-2 Mercer W 2-0 Auburn L 1-0 Auburn L 5-4 (Game Sites Not Available) 1921 Overall Record: 19-8-3 Head Coach: W.P. White Cincinnati W Cincinnati W Clemson W Clemson W Yale W Yale W Oglethorpe T Oglethorpe T Furman W Furman W Mercer W
14-5 5-0 2-1 10-2 6-5 2-1 3-3 7-7 8-5 6-2 2-0
Mercer W Mercer L Mercer W Alabama W Alabama W Alabama T Alabama W Michigan W Ft. Benning W Ft. Benning W Auburn L Auburn L Auburn L Vanderbilt L Vanderbilt L Kentucky W Washington & Lee L Washington & Lee W (Game Sites Not Available) 1922 Overall Record: 24-6-1 Head Coach: W.P. White Ft. Benning W Ft. Benning T Oglethorpe W Oglethorpe W Mercer W Mercer W Clemson W Clemson W Michigan W Michigan L North Carolina L N.C. A&E L Maryland W Maryland W Yale L Alabama W Alabama W Ft. Benning W Ft. Benning W Vanderbilt W Tennessee W Tennessee W Auburn W Auburn W Auburn L Auburn W Kentucky W Kentucky W Mississippi College W Mercer W Mercer L
7-4 2-0 10-0 5-4 5-1 2-2 3-1 6-4 5-2 5-2 4-1 12-4 4-0 7-4 6-1 11-1 4-2 5-0
5-4 1-1 4-1 7-0 9-2 6-5 2-1 2-1 3-2 5-3 9-6 9-0 3-2 7-6 1-0 7-6 6-4 14-2 10-3 5-2 3-1 6-1 7-1 3-2 2-0 5-1 1-0 11-7 6-0 5-0 8-0
The 1917 Team: Lettermen included J.G. Ashley (manager), G.X. Cheven, J.V. Cranford, Rube David, Whitey Davis, Lawrence Fox, N.J. Gillis (captain), H.N. Kemp, Bob McWhorter, Ferris Mize, Tom Philpot, J. Qualttlebaum, C.W. Ranson, Claude Satterfield, B.C. Spurlock, G.H. Westbrook and Vernon Wooten.
(Game Sites Not Available) 1923 Overall Record: 19-10-1 Head Coach: W.P. White Ft. Benning W Ft. Benning L Dahlonega W Pennsylvania L Yale W Yale W Maryland W Dartmouth L Dartmouth T Clemson W Clemson L Trinity L Michigan L Mississippi A&M W Mississippi A&M L Alabama L Vanderbilt W Vanderbilt W Virginia W Virginia L North Carolina W Auburn W Auburn W Auburn W Oglethorpe W Oglethorpe W Mercer L Mercer W Mercer W (Game Sites Not Available)
5-4 2-1 11-3 3-1 9-0 7-2 4-3 5-4 4-4 2-1 2-1 2-1 6-5 5-4 2-1 5-3 5-1 2-1 4-0 8-6 9-1 7-4 9-1 3-0 5-4 2-0 1-0 5-0 3-2
1924 Overall Record: 21-7 Head Coach: W.P. White Clemson W 19-5 Clemson W 11-4 Dartmouth W 6-2 Mercer W 8-2 Michigan W 10-3 Michigan W 6-0 Alabama L 8-2 Alabama W 4-2 Maryland W 23-3 Maryland W 9-8 Harvard L 6-2 Harvard W 5-3 Brown W 14-6 Yale L 4-3 Princeton L 7-2 Oglethorpe W 7-6 Oglethorpe L 8-1 Virginia L 2-1 Auburn W 5-3 Auburn L 2-1 Auburn W 9-0 Virginia W 3-0 North Carolina W 11-2 North Carolina W 4-3 Mercer W 4-1 Mercer W 7-1 Virginia W 6-4 Virginia L 2-1 (Game Sites Not Available) 1925 Overall Record: 21-11 Head Coach: W.P. White Ohio State W Ohio State W Furman L Ft. Benning W Ft. Benning W Clemson W Clemson W
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
7-0 8-3 11-8 7-6 2-1 7-1 6-0
Dartmouth L Dartmouth W Auburn W Auburn W Alabama L Alabama L Mercer L Mercer W Maryland W Maryland W Notre Dame L Notre Dame W Michigan W Michigan L Mercer W Mercer W Auburn W Auburn W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech W Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L (Game Sites Not Available) 1926 Overall Record: 21-8 Head Coach: W.P. White Ohio State W Ohio State W Auburn L Ft. Benning L Ft. Benning W Oglethorpe W Alabama W Alabama W Notre Dame W Notre Dame W Illinois L Illinois L Michigan W Michigan W Vanderbilt W Vanderbilt W Mercer W Mercer L Auburn L Auburn W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech L Notre Dame L Notre Dame W Ohio State L Ohio State W Kentucky W Kentucky W (Game Sites Not Available) 1927 Overall Record: 19-11 Head Coach: W.P. White Ohio State W Ohio State W Clemson W Clemson W Auburn L Auburn L Alabama L Alabama W Vanderbilt L Vanderbilt W Mercer W Mercer W Kentucky W Kentucky W Michigan L
5-4 7-6 5-2 3-2 10-9 7-3 4-1 7-3 6-0 3-1 15-0 2-1 13-2 6-5 2-1 11-0 8-0 4-1 4-0 7-3 10-9 6-4 4-1 3-1
8-2 8-1 6-2 9-1 3-2 2-1 11-8 5-4 7-6 5-2 5-3 2-0 6-1 11-1 5-3 16-6 6-4 5-4 11-9 3-1 2-1 5-3 7-6 4-3 4-2 3-2 3-0 3-1 11-7 16-2
7-2 4-2 10-7 10-8 7-6 6-2 5-4 7-3 8-2 9-1 14-4 14-12 15-6 7-6 5-3
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Annual Results Michigan L Notre Dame L Notre Dame W Clemosn W Clemson W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W North Carolina L North Carolina W Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech W Maryland W Maryland W Virginia L Virginia L (Game Sites Not Available) 1928 Overall Record: 18-6-1 Head Coach: W.P. White Mercer W Mercer W Kentucky W Kentucky W Maryland W Maryland W Mercer W Auburn T Michigan L Michigan L Alabama W Alabama W South Carolina W South Carolina W North Carolina W North Carolina L Tennessee W Tennessee W Auburn L Oglethorpe W Oglethorpe W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L (Game Sites Not Available) 1929 Overall Record: 13-8 Head Coach: W.P. White Clemson W Clemson W South Carolina W South Carolina W Clemson W Clemson L Michigan L Michigan L Mississippi L Mississippi W Alabama L Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Auburn W Auburn L Mercer W Mercer W Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech W (Game Sites Not Available)
4-1 4-0 4-2 8-4 9-0 8-1 10-9 4-1 4-1 10-5 10-8 5-1 8-5 6-3 9-6
13-9 9-7 9-0 6-1 5-4 9-1 15-2 3-3 8-3 12-7 6-4 7-0 10-0 5-3 12-1 6-5 11-2 7-2 5-1 9-8 10-7 9-5 15-4 3-2 7-5
5-3 4-2 10-6 8-3 5-4 9-7 4-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 2-1 5-3 2-1 8-2 12-1 11-1 6-2 3-2 3-2 9-5 3-1
1930 Overall Record: 15-8 Head Coach: W.P. White Mercer W 3-0
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Mercer W North Carolina W North Carolina L Auburn W Auburn W Michigan W Michigan W Alabama L Alabama W Duke W Duke L North Carolina W North Carolina L Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L Auburn W Auburn L Ole Miss L Ole Miss W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Gerogia Tech W (Game Sites Not Available) 1931 Overall Record: 11-10 Head Coach: W.P. White Maryland W Florida W Florida L Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L Mercer W Mercer L Florida W Florida W Auburn L Auburn L Mercer W Mercer W Auburn L Auburn L Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L Oglethorpe W Oglethorpe W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L (Game Sites Not Available) 1932 Overall Record: 11-4 Head Coach: W.P. White Clemson W Clemson W South Carolina W South Carolina L Oglethorpe L Florida W Florida W Auburn W Auburn W Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W (Game Sites Not Available)
7-6 9-1 6-4 2-0 7-3 7-3 11-7 11-8 10-2 7-6 9-8 7-0 7-3 7-0 10-3 4-2 8-7 7-6 4-3 4-3 4-3 7-6 7-3
9-1 3-2 3-2 12-9 9-6 8-7 3-2 9-3 7-4 12-2 13-7 4-3 5-4 3-1 7-6 7-6 5-3 11-6 1-0 17-0 11-4
5-4 10-8 4-1 4-1 13-0 2-1 9-2 5-1 11-3 13-6 8-7 8-3 9-3 5-0 10-9
1933: SEC Champions Overall Record: 12-3-1 SEC Record: 8-1 (Champs) Head Coach: W.P. White Clemson W 13-11 Alabama W 8-6
Alabama W Auburn T Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L Auburn W Alabama W Alabama W Oglethorpe W Oglethorpe W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech L Oglethorpe W (Game Sites Not Available)
8-5 8-8 7-6 3-1 8-1 11-5 3-2 10-8 8-1 4-1 10-2 13-4 9-3 7-4
1934 Overall Record: 9-10-1 SEC Record: 7-4 Head Coach: Vernon Smith Toronto L 12-3 Florida L 15-5 House of David L 12-8 Florida W 7-6 Florida W 7-5 Buford L 21-1 Auburn L 9-8 Auburn W 12-7 Oglethorpe W 4-1 Auburn W 10-6 Auburn W 5-0 Georgia Tech L 9-8 Georgia Tech W 4-3 Oglethorpe L 3-2 Oglethorpe L 7-5 Clemson L 5-2 Clemson W 4-3 Georgia Tech L 9-7 Georgia Tech W 4-3 (Game Sites Not Available) 1935 Overall Record: 8-10 SEC Record: 4-4 Head Coach: Vernon Smith Buford W 10-6 St. Louis L 12-5 Auburn L 4-3 Auburn W 11-5 Clemson W 2-0 Clemson L 4-3 Clemson L 7-2 Clemson L 6-4 Oglethorpe L 9-3 Oglethorpe W 13-4 Oglethorpe W 4-3 Oglethorpe L 6-2 Georgia Tech L 9-7 Georgia Tech W 8-2 Florida L 7-0 Florida L 5-1 Georgia Tech W 4-1 (Games Sites Not Available) 1936 Overall Record: 9-11 SEC Record: 3-5 Head Coach: Vernon Smith Clemson W 6-0 Clemson L 3-2 Auburn W 3-2 Auburn L 8-3 Cincinnati W 15-9 Auburn L 6-2 Auburn L 3-0 Florida L 10-6 Florida W 7-6
Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe L Buford W Buford W Buford L Clemson W Clemson L Florida L Florida W Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe W (Game Sites Not Available)
6-0 5-1 3-1 6-2 12-5 6-2 5-4 4-2 8-6 10-6 12-2
1937 Overall Record: 5-12 SEC Record: 2-8 Head Coach: Vernon Smith Ohio University L 9-7 Clemson W 13-1 Clemson L 3-2 Auburn L 7-4 Auburn L 12-7 Auburn L 2-1 Auburn L 7-2 Oglethorpe L 4-2 Oglethorpe W 3-2 Oglethorpe L 4-0 Clemson L 11-9 Clemson L 6-1 Georgia Tech L 5-4 Georgia Tech W 13-8 Florida W 8-7 Florida L 9-1 Georgia Tech L 16-11 Georgia Tech L 6-5 1938 Overall Record: 16-10 SEC Record:5-3 Head Coach: J.V. Sikes no results available 1939 Overall Record: 16-10 SEC Record: 5-4 Head Coach: J.V. Sikes Stetson W Stetson L Rollins W Rollins W Michigan State W Michigan State L Clemson W Clemson W South Carolina L South Carolina W Clemson W Oglethorpe L Oglethorpe W Auburn L Auburn W South Carolina L Florida L Florida L Auburn L Auburn W Greensboro W Oglethorpe W Oglethorpe L Georgia Tech L Georgia Tech W Georgia Tech W (Game Sites Not Available) 1940 Overall Record: 15-5 SEC Record: 9-1
Head Coach: J.V. Sikes no results available 1941 Overall Record: 17-6 SEC Record: 8-2 Head Coach: J.V. Sikes no results available 1942 Overall Record: 12-7 SEC Record: 6-2 Head Coach: J.V. Sikes no results available 1943 Overall Record: 1-10 SEC Record: 1-3 Head Coach: J.B. Whitworth Presbyterian L 8-1 Presbyterian L 21-4 Auburn L 14-3 Auburn W 6-5 Clemson L 8-1 at Auburn L 6-4 at Auburn L 5-4 at Presbyterian L 26-3 at Presbyterian L 13-9 at Clemson L 20-8 Ft. Benning L 10-1 1944-1945 Georgia did not field a team during these two war years. 1946 Overall Record: 18-10 SEC Record: 8-4 Head Coach: J.V. Sikes 1947 Overall Record: 10-18 SEC Record: 4-11 Head Coach: J.V. Sikes
14-3 8-3 7-3 12-1 3-2 5-4 6-0 27-4 11-1 10-1 11-7 6-5 6-5 5-2 6-3 13-6 5-3 12-1 10-7 5-3 18-1 3-1 6-5 9-3 3-0 11-2
1948 Overall Record: 16-10 SEC Record: 9-8 Head Coach: Charley Trippi Rollins L 14-7 Rollins L 10-2 Florida Southern W 11-4 Florida Southern W 8-1 Tampa W 21-9 Tampa W 8-6 Furman L 1-0 Auburn W 10-2 Clemson W 5-2 Furman W 8-3 Tennessee W 12-4 Tennessee W 8-0 Vanderbilt W 8-4 Vanderbilt L 8-6 Kentucky L 12-10 Kentucky W 26-2 Tennessee L 6-5 Tennessee L 9-0 Auburn L 6-1 Auburn L 5-4 Georgia Tech W 11-9 Georgia Tech L 14-10 Kentucky W 13-9 Kentucky L 11-6 Georgia Tech W 13-11 Georgia Tech W 8-3 (Game Sites Not Available)
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Results 1949 Overall Record: 18-8 SEC Record: 11-7 Head Coach: Charley Trippi at Furman W 1-0 Duke W 8-4 Duke L 5-3 Vanderbilt W 10-6 Vanderbilt L 4-3 at Clemson W 12-6 South Carolina L 4-3 at Auburn L 5-4 at Auburn L 4-2 Tennessee W 3-2 Tennessee W 10-0 Auburn W 15-0 Auburn L 8-5 at Kentucky L 3-2 at Kentucky W 13-12 Florida W 8-3 Florida W 4-0 at Oglethorpe W 6-0 Oglethorpe W 11-1 Furman W 6-5 Georgia Tech W 7-6 at Georgia Tech L 9-8 Kentucky W 15-0 Kentucky W 13-7 at Georgia Tech L 8-7 Georgia Tech W 8-7 1950 Overall Record: 18-10-1 SEC Record: 10-6 Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida L 7-3 at Florida L 8-6 at Mercer L 5-2 at Furman W 5-0 Duke W 10-3 Duke W 10-3 Mercer W 10-2 Kentucky W 5-2 Kentucky W 6-4 South Carolina W 8-3 at Auburn W 8-5 at Auburn W 5-3 Clemson W 8-5 Tennessee W 7-5 Tennessee W 8-0 at Clemson L 7-3 Auburn W 5-2 Auburn L 10-7 at Vanderbilt W 23-7 at Vanderbilt W 8-4 at South Carolina W 5-3(10) at Kentucky T 3-3 at Kentucky L 8-7 at Tennessee L 5-3 at Tennessee L 6-2 Furman W 5-3 Georgia Tech L 5-4 at Georgia Tech L 5-3 at Georgia Tech W 9-7 1951 Overall Record: 12-13 SEC Record: 6-11 Head Coach: Nolen Richardson at Florida L 3-2 at Florida L 10-9 at Florida State L 9-4 at Mercer W 18-5 at Mercer W 5-4 Kentucky W 5-3 Kentucky (Forfeit) W 9-0 Presbyterian W 4-3 Tennessee L 5-4 at Kentucky L 8-4
at Kentucky at Tennessee at Tennessee Florida Florida at Auburn at Auburn Mercer Mercer Florida State Florida State Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech Georgia Tech
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13-10 6-1 2-1 13-2 12-8 8-4 15-5 17-4 12-2 2-0 8-4 7-6 6-4 4-0 8-7
1952 Overall Record: 11-11-1 SEC Record: 6-9 Head Coach: Jim Whatley Mercer W 18-3 Florida State W 8-3 Florida State L 8-3 Florida T 12-12 Florida L 2-1 Atlanta (S.A.) L 12-2 Tennessee L 12-3 Tennessee L 10-5 Presbyterian W 10-9 Newberry W 8-7 Kentucky L 6-4 Kentucky W 9-5 Tennessee W 5-4 Tennessee L 13-7 Florida L 8-3 Florida L 4-2 Mercer W 27-7 Georgia Tech L 6-5 Georgia Tech W 15-7 Georgia Tech W 9-6 Georgia Tech W 5-1 Auburn L 6-1 Auburn W 10-4 1953: SEC Champions Overall Record: 23-7 SEC Record: 12-4 (Champs) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at South Georgia W 8-2 at Florida L 20-7 at Florida W 3-2 at Florida State W 3-2 Atlanta L 6-4 Amherst W 4-3 Tennessee W 5-3 Tennessee L 7-5 Kentucky W 7-1 Kentucky W 10-4 at Auburn W 3-2 at Auburn W 8-3 at Georgia Tech W 12-2 Georgia Tech W 11-3 Presbyterian W 6-1 Florida W 10-3 Florida W 2-0 at Mercer W 16-3 Mercer W 17-6 Florida State W 12-6 Auburn W 6-5 Auburn L 7-5 at Georgia Tech L 4-3 at Georgia Tech W 4-2 (N) Miss. State W 3-1 (N) Miss. State W 1-0 Western Carolina W 15-3 at West. Carolina W 2-1 NCAA District III Playoffs (Durham, N.C.) Rollins W 8-4
SEC CHAMPIONS: THE 1953 TEAM
Front Row (l-r): Emory Clements, Leon Houston, Reggie Andrews, Bobby Sherrer, Nathan Williams (captain), Kermit (Hoss) Hall, John Douglas. Second Row: Jim Parker, Don Parr, John Marshall, John Clifton, Harry White, Zeke Bratkowski, Henry (Rip) Darden. Back Row: Phil Colaiacova, Albert (Bubba) Potts, Jackie Roberts, Allen Parrish, Jr., Marvin Satterfield, Doug Foster, Coach Jim Whatley, Bill Richardson Duke Duke Duke
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1954: SEC Champions Overall Record: 16-9 SEC Record: 11-4 (Champs) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida State L 8-7 at Florida L 13-0 at Florida W 14-10 at Auburn L 4-2 Presbyterian W 7-2 Florida State W 8-7 at Kentucky W 7-6 at Kentucky W 12-3 at Tennessee W 9-4 at Tennessee W 5-4 Auburn L 4-3 Auburn L 7-5 Kentucky W 6-5 Kentucky W 5-0 at South Carolina L 4-3 at South Carolina W 9-1 at Georgia Tech W 3-1 at Georgia Tech W 7-3 Florida L 9-7 Florida L 11-9 Georgia Tech W 5-0 Georgia Tech W 3-0 at Mississippi W 3-2 at Mississippi L 6-5 at Mississippi W 5-3 1955: SEC East Champions Overall Record:16-11 SEC Record: 12-4 Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Mercer L 5-4 at Florida W 20-4 at Florida W 11-4 at Florida State L 9-2 at Florida State W 7-6 Florida W 9-5 Florida W 5-3 South Carolina L 5-4 South Carolina W 3-1 at Auburn W 10-8 at Auburn W 5-4 Presbyterian W 17-1 Tennessee W 10-5 Tennessee W 13-8
Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Auburn Auburn Florida State Florida State at Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech at Tennessee at Tennessee at Alabama at Alabama
W 15-1 L 5-2 W 14-8 W 16-6 W 17-3 L 14-5 L 11-4 W 6-5 L 11-4 L 11-10(12) L 12-2 L 6-4
1956 Overall Record: 16-7 SEC Record: 10-5 Head Coach: Jim Whatley North Carolina W 3-2 Auburn W 8-3 Auburn L 3-1 Auburn W 2-1 Duke W 9-2 Duke W 7-5 Loyola W 5-4 Kentucky W 9-0 Kentucky W 15-0 Kentucky W 13-5 at Tennessee L 7-6 at Tennessee W 7-0 Georgia Tech W 6-3 Georgia Tech W 7-3 at Florida W 3-2 at Florida L 10-3 at Florida L 5-1 at Florida State W 2-0 Wofford W 11-2 at Georgia Tech W 5-3 at Georgia Tech L 7-1 Florida State L 9-8 Florida State L 6-2 1957 Overall Record: 15-10 SEC Record: 10-5 Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Rollins L 9-3 at Rollins W 6-5 Ohio State W 7-0 Ohio State W 3-1 at Auburn L 7-3 at Auburn L 11-0 Mercer W 2-0
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Mercer Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee at Ga. Teach. Coll. at Ga. Teach. Coll. at Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech Florida Florida Florida Ga. Teach Coll. Ga. Teach Coll. at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Georgia Tech Georgia Tech
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20-1 11-5 1-0 6-0 6-4 9-2 10-0 4-3 5-4 7-4 8-5 9-1 12-10 17-3 12-5 8-0 3-0 8-0
1958 Overall Record: 14-13 SEC Record: 9-9 Head Coach: Jim Whatley Rollins W 3-2 North Carolina W 2-0 North Carolina W 7-2 Rollins L 5-1 Auburn L 5-1 Auburn L 5-3 Michigan State W 9-8 Michigan State L 5-2 Notre Dame L 4-2 Kentucky W 7-4 North Carolina L 7-6 North Carolina W 10-5 Vanderbilt W 8-6 Vanderbilt W 7-2 Vanderbilt L 7-5 Florida L 3-1 Florida L 6-5 Georgia Tech W 7-4 Florida L 6-3 Florida L 10-5 Tennessee W 5-4 Tennessee W 15-2 Auburn L 4-1 Auburn W 14-7 Georgia Tech W 7-5 Georgia Tech W 7-4 Georgia Tech L 12-11
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Annual Results 1959 Overall Record: 11-18 (8-12 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley Florida State W 4-1 Florida State L 16-4 Rollins L 10-4 Rollins W 8-6 Auburn W 9-3 Auburn L 8-5 Clemson L 8-2 Adelphi College W 11-0 Kentucky L 5-4 Kentucky W 4-2 Kentucky L 5-2 Tennessee W 6-2 Tennessee W 17-3 Vanderbilt W 11-7 Vanderbilt W 3-2 Vanderbilt W 10-5 Georgia Tech L 4-3 Florida L 6-0 Florida L 7-3 Florida L 7-3 Florida L 9-4 Clemson L 2-1 Auburn L 13-3 Auburn L 7-1 Georgia Tech W 4-3 Georgia Tech L 6-2 Georgia Tech L 12-7 Florida State L 8-2 Florida State L 4-2 1960 Overall Record: 8-14 (6-10 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley Florida State L 10-1 Ohio State L 10-3 Florida L 10-4 Florida L 13-6 Florida State L 9-2 Florida State W 11-8 Clemson L 11-10 Vanderbilt L 10-6 Vanderbilt W 5-2 Kentucky W 13-9 Kentucky L 12-11 Auburn L 8-5 Auburn L 15-4 Florida W 14-9 Florida L 10-6 Clemson W 4-1 Georgia Tech L 9-0 Tennessee W 7-0 Auburn L 7-3 Auburn L 7-6 Georgia Tech W 9-4 Georgia Tech W 11-8 1961 Overall Record: 11-12 (10-8 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida State L 9-8 at Florida State L 11-3 at Florida L 1-0 at Florida W 10-7 Vanderbilt W 15-3 Vanderbilt W 14-1 Florida W 3-2 Florida L 5-4 Clemson L 5-3 Georgia Tech W 14-6 Georgia Tech L 6-5 at Auburn L 6-4 at Auburn W 2-0 at Georgia Tech W 13-5 at Georgia Tech L 6-2
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Florida State Florida State at Kentucky at Kentucky at Tennessee at Tennessee Auburn Auburn
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5-2 10-9 5-2 5-2 20-1 8-1 2-1 9-4
1962 Overall Record: 8-10 (7-7 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida State L 13-3 at Florida State L 6-3 at Florida L 6-3 at Florida W 12-11 Clemson W 10-2 Georgia Tech W 11-0 Florida W 5-4 at Clemson L 6-3 Kentucky L 8-6 Auburn W 6-4 Auburn L 3-1 Georgia Tech W 7-6 at Vanderbilt W 15-0 at Vanderbilt W 4-3 at Georgia Tech W 2-1 at Georgia Tech L 8-7 at Auburn L 5-3 at Auburn L 12-6 1963 Overall Record: 14-13 (10-8 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida W 3-2 at Florida L 4-2 Vanderbilt W 4-3 Vanderbilt W 6-0 at Auburn L 11-0 at Auburn L 5-4 at Clemson W 11-6 Pfeiffer W 5-2 Florida W 4-3 Florida L 5-3 Oglethorpe L 8-7 Clemson W 5-2 Wake Forest W 4-2 at Georgia Tech W 15-6 North Carolina L 10-6 Georgia Tech W 4-2 at Tennessee L 2-1 at Tennessee L 6-5 at Kentucky L 10-9 at Kentucky W 6-2 Auburn W 6-4 Auburn L 5-3 at Georgia Tech W 5-0 Georgia Tech W 12-8 Oglethorpe L 7-3 Florida State L 9-6 Florida State L 4-3 1964 Overall Record: 9-11 SEC Record: 5-9 Head Coach: Jim Whatley Kentucky L 9-8 Kentucky W 3-2 at Florida L 4-0 at Florida L 27-3 Auburn W 6-5 Auburn L 3-2 V.M.I. W 12-1 V.M.I. W 11-5 Georgia Tech W 2-1 at Vanderbilt L 8-7 Clemson L 11-9
at Clemson at Auburn at Auburn Florida State Florida State Tennessee at Georgia Tech Florida Florida
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10-8 6-1 5-4 6-5 18-11 7-3 4-0 10-4 1-0
1965 Overall Record: 12-13 (4-10 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley Clemson W 2-0 at Auburn L 4-3 at Auburn L 6-1 Georgia Tech W 10-1 Vanderbilt W 4-3 Vanderbilt W 12-9 at Georgia Tech W 12-4 Florida W 2-1 Florida L 9-5 at Clemson W 8-4 Miami W 6-3 West Virginia L 11-8 North Carolina L 8-2 at Georgia Tech L 3-1 Auburn W 5-3 Auburn L 3-1 at North Georgia W 5-3 at Kentucky L 10-3 at Kentucky L 11-3 8-4(10) at Tennessee L at Tennessee L 6-5 Georgia Tech W 10-5 at Florida L 4-2 at Florida L 7-2 North Georgia W 7-2 1966 Overall Record: 12-10-1 (7-6 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida L 5-2 at Florida W 4-1 Kentucky W 7-6 Kentucky L 5-4 Ohio University L 5-3 Florida W 13-2 Florida L 21-7 at Georgia Tech W 4-3 Notre Dame L 9-4 Notre Dame W 17-16 Georgia Tech L 11-2 Auburn W 4-3 Auburn L 5-2 Clemson L 17-9 Tennessee L 5-4 Tennessee L 4-3 at Vanderbilt W 7-2 North Georgia W 6-0 at Georgia Tech W 4-2 at Auburn W 3-2 at Auburn W 9-2 at North Georgia W 15-1 at Clemson T 3-3 1967 Overall Record: 8-19 (5-12 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley Springfield L 7-4 at Florida State W 2-1 at Florida L 5-1 at Florida L 6-2 at Bowling Green L 4-2 South Carolina L 5-0 at Auburn L 6-0 at Auburn L 5-4
at Georgia Tech at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee at Clemson Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Florida Florida at Georgia Tech at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Georgia Tech Clemson Auburn Auburn
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8-2 3-2 1-0 3-1 4-1 10-1 4-3 1-0 4-3 4-3 3-0 13-6 6-1 4-1 3-1 2-1 2-1 1-0 19-0
1968 Overall Record: 11-15 (6-8 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Florida State L 2-0 at Florida State W 3-2 Kentucky W 5-1 Milligan W 3-2 Springfield L 8-6 Springfield W 16-11 at Clemson L 3-2 Tennessee W 1-0 Tennessee W 4-2 at Vanderbilt W 5-1 at Vanderbilt L 4-3 at Vanderbilt W 5-1 Florida L 2-0 Florida L 9-4 Georgia Tech L 6-2 at Florida L 3-2 at Florida L 11-10 3-2(17) at South Carolina L at Georgia Tech W 14-11 Auburn L 8-2 Auburn W 4-3 Clemson L 3-2 Georgia Tech W 5-4 at Auburn L 7-6 at Auburn L 8-1 Ga. Tech (Macon) L 1-0 1969 Overall Record: 15-14 (9-8 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Rollins W 20-9 at Rollins W 6-1 at Rollins W 6-0 at Florida L 5-3 at Florida L 2-0 Vanderbilt W 17-7 Vanderbilt W 5-1 Vanderbilt W 5-2 at Clemson L 10-1 at Tennessee L 9-3 at Tennessee L 7-3 at Tennessee W 13-7 North Carolina W 6-5 Clemson L 16-11 Florida W 5-4 Florida L 5-3 at Auburn L 7-3 at Auburn L 5-3 Florida Sate L 5-0 Florida State L 12-3 Georgia Tech W 3-1 South Carolina W 5-1 at Kentucky L 3-1 at Kentuciky L 4-3
at Kentucky Auburn Auburn at Georgia Tech Ga. Tech (Macon)
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12-4 7-2 10-7 9-2 1-0
1970 Overall Record: 17-14 (7-9 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at St. Leo W 1-0 at Tampa W 4-3 at Tampa L 5-3 Kentucky W 4-3 Kentucky W 11-0 Kentucky W 9-7 Tennessee W 4-2 Tennessee L 8-0 Tennessee L 16-8 at Atlanta Baptist W 23-17 Florida W 9-4 Florida L 11-7 Atlanta Baptist W 15-6 Georgia Tech L 11-6 at Clemson L 4-1 Auburn W 1-0 Auburn W 5-4 Western Carolina W 6-3 at Georgia Tech L 4-3 Atlanta Baptist W 9-3 at Florida L 3-0 at Florida L 10-0 Georgia Tech W 3-1 at Chattanooga L 7-3 at Vanderbilt L 6-2 at Vanderbilt L 3-0 Ga. Tech (Macon) W 7-2 Clemson W 11-10 at Auburn L 4-3 at Auburn L 4-3 at South Carolina W 3-2(11) 1971 Overall Record: 14-18 (8-8 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Tampa W 5-3 at Tampa W 6-4 at St. Leo L 10-6 Cleveland State L 5-4 at Florida L 6-1 at Florida L 15-4 Wake Forest W 2-1 Duke W 7-1 at Tennessee L 6-0 at Tennessee W 4-2 at Tennessee W 2-1 at Clemson L 8-4 Florida W 8-7 Florida W 6-5 at Clemson L 10-3 at Auburn L 13-7 at Auburn L 8-7 Florida State L 8-0 Florida State W 4-2 Vanderbilt L 7-3 Vanderbilt W 6-5 at Georgia Tech L 9-7 at Kentucky L 5-4 at Kentucky L 4-1 at Kentucky L 9-5 Georgia Tech L 9-1 Western Carolina L 11-7 Auburn W 8-6 Auburn W 4-2 at Georgia Tech L 7-0 Ga. Tech (Macon) L 3-1 Georgia State W 12-2
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Results 1972 Overall Record: 12-22 (4-12 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley West Liberty State L 2-1 West Liberty State W 7-2 at Columbus Coll. W 3-0 at Columbus Coll. W 3-1 at Columbus Coll. L 4-2 at Valdosta State W 6-3 at Florida W 13-12 at Florida L 17-9 Tennessee L 4-3 Tennessee L 8-5 Western Carolina W 4-2 Florida L 3-1 Florida L 5-0 Clemson L 12-4 Auburn W 7-6 Auburn L 10-6 Clemson L 12-3 Georgia Tech W 3-1 at Vanderbilt L 3-2 at Vanderbilt L 8-5 at Vanderbilt L 15-0 at Georgia Tech L 6-5 Kentucky L 4-2 Kentucky L 9-2 Kentucky W 7-3 Georgia Southern L 8-4 at Clemson L 4-0 at Auburn W 2-0 at Auburn L 2-1 Ga. Tech (Macon) L 2-1 at Ga. Southern L 2-0 at West. Carolina W 7-2 Georgia State W 11-0 Georgia State L 8-4 1973 Overall Record: 13-16 (7-8 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley at Valdosta State L 4-2 at Valdosta State L 3-2 at Stetson L 4-3 at St. Leo W 3-0 at Florida L 8-7 at Florida L 2-1 West. Michigan W 7-6 at Tennessee L 3-0 at Tennessee L 7-2 at Tennessee L 11-2 Columbus Coll. W 10-9 Columbus Coll. W 9-3 Stetson L 6-4 at Clemson L 12-3 Florida L 9-1 Clemson L 6-5 at Auburn W 8-6 at Auburn W 12-9 Old Dominion W 8-1 Vanderbilt L 4-0 Vanderbilt W 6-0 Vanderbilt W 3-1 at Clemson W 7-5 at Kentucky W 5-2 at Kentucky L 8-5 Georgia Tech L 2-1 Auburn W 4-2 Auburn W 6-5 Ga. Tech (Macon) L 3-2 1974 Overall Record: 10-18 (3-13 SEC) Head Coach: Jim Whatley Bowling Green W 3-2 at Valdosta State W 3-2 at Florida L 5-4 Wake Forest L 5-2 Tennessee W 7-6
Tennessee Tennessee at Clemson Florida Florida Clemson Old Dominion Auburn Auburn at Clemson at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky at Georgia Tech at Auburn at Auburn at Mercer Georgia Tech Mercer
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8-3 13-4 3-0 5-4 11-9 5-4 7-2 5-1 4-2 5-4 5-1 6-3 7-6 16-11 6-3 9-1 7-6 10-9 3-2 7-5 4-1 5-3 11-0
1975: SEC East Champions Overall Record: 21-15-1 SEC Record: 11-4 Head Coach: Jim Whatley Appalachian St. W 11-2 Appalachian St. T 3-3 Erskine State W 4-3 at Florida L 4-3 at Florida W 13-4 Clemson L 11-1 Piedmont State W 17-2 Old Dominion L 8-3 South Carolina L 2-1 South Carolina L 6-0 St. Mary’s W 9-7 St. Mary’s W 9-4 Florida W 8-6 Florida W 8-6 Armstrong State W 6-3 at Auburn L 8-2 at Auburn W 2-1 at Columbus Coll. L 2-1 at Columbus Coll. W 11-3 at Clemson L 10-1 Vanderbilt W 6-2 Vanderbilt W 6-1 Vanderbilt L 13-3 at Ga. Southern L 4-3 Western Carolina W 5-0 at Georgia Tech W 5-1 at Kentucky W 9-6 at Kentucky W 5-4 at Tennessee W 9-6 at Tennessee W 2-0 at Tennessee L 7-3 Auburn W 11-4 at West. Carolina L 6-5 Georgia Tech W 4-3 Ga. Tech (Macon) L 9-8 LSU (A - SEC ) L 6-5 LSU (H - SEC ) L 8-3 1976 Overall Record: 21-27 (7-16 SEC) Head Coach: Roy Umstattd at Valdosta State L 8-4 at Columbus Coll. L 1-0 at Columbus Coll. L 9-7 Clemson W 4-3 Tennessee L 1-0 Tennessee W 5-4 Tennessee W 5-4 Toledo L 9-6 Berry College W 13-2 Shorter College L 8-7
The 1975 Team: In Big Jim Whatley’s “swan song” as the Bulldog baseball coach, Georgia captured the SEC Eastern Division title. The players included senior captain Phil Baker, All SEC outfielders Larry Littleton and Bubba Wilson and one of the top hitters in the SEC in Ted Dieter. On the mound, these Bulldogs were led by All-SEC hurlers Bill Ivie and Mickey Register along with Mike Keepers and Wayne LaHullier. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt at Florida at Florida at Florida Auburn Auburn at West. Carolina Western Carolina at Clemson Georgia Southern Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky Piedmont Clemson at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee Mercer (Macon) at Georgia Tech West Georgia Furman at South Carolina at South Carolina at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Mercer (Atlanta) at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Mercer (Macon) Georgia Tech Florida Florida Ga. Tech (Macon)
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6-3 3-1 8-2 6-1 3-1 8-7 11-3 3-2 7-3 10-1 5-2 5-4 6-4 9-5 5-3 30-6 10-3 4-3 2-0 6-4 8-6 20-7 13-0 4-2 7-0 4-0 5-4 3-0 6-0 9-2 7-6 3-2 16-8 8-3 4-1 7-6 4-3 6-5
1977 Overall Record: 22-24 (9-14 SEC) Head Coach: Roy Umstattd Davidson W 15-0 Davidson W 22-3 Berry W 30-7 Clemson L 2-1 Old Dominion L 6-5 Old Dominion W 8-0 USC-Aiken W 10-0 USC-Aiken W 12-2 Virginia W 4-2 Kentucky L 8-5 Kentucky W 5-0 Kentucky W 10-8
Cleveland State Cleveland State Florida Florida at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee at Clemson Furman Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Elmhurst Elmhurst Auburn at Kentucky at Kentucky at Ga. Southern Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Georgia College at Mercer (Atlanta) Western Carolina Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Augusta College South Carolina Florida Florida Florida (N) Georgia Tech
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5-4 12-9 12-1 10-0 5-4 2-1 9-3 2-1 17-10 1-0 8-4 5-4 11-2 6-3 11-2 5-4 5-0 14-13 8-3 6-1 3-1 8-2 7-4 22-15 8-0 13-2 4-3 15-10 8-2 5-4 1-0 10-7 12-1
1978 Overall Record: 30-19 (11-12 SEC) Head Coach: Roy Umstattd Tennessee Temple W 20-1 Tennessee Temple W 12-3 Columbus College W 9-6 Columbus College W 6-4 at Augusta College W 12-1 Shorter College W 14-5 Francis Marion W 8-1 Erskine W 14-0 Tennessee L 3-1 Tennessee W 3-2 Tennessee W 16-15 Appalachian St. W 10-5 St. John’s W 5-4 St. John’s L 13-11 Kentucky W 5-4 Kentucky W 1-0 Kentucky W 5-2
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Hope College Hope College Fairfield Fairfield at Florida at Florida at Florida SUNY Brockport Western Carolina Clemson Clemson Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Georgia College at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee Georgia Southern Florida Florida Auburn (at Fla.) Florida (at Fla.) Miss. St. (at Fla.) Ga. Tech (Macon)
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9-2 7-2 13-10 8-5 14-0 5-3 7-0 22-6 14-5 11-6 6-5 4-2 22-5 9-4 3-2 15-12 6-3 17-8 7-5 4-0 7-6 17-15 3-1 10-3 13-1 13-2 7-6 2-1 8-7(12) 7-2 9-3 3-2
1979 Overall Record: 24-18 (11-11 SEC) Head Coach: Roy Umstattd at Jacksonville W 6-1 at Clemson L 12-2 Old Dominion W 2-1 at Erskine W 9-2 Georgia State W 12-1 Georgia College W 18-1 Tennessee W 9-8 Tennessee L 4-2 Tennessee W 11-10 at Florida L 4-3 at Florida L 6-4 at Florida L 8-5 Cleveland State W 10-5 Cleveland State W 10-2 Cleveland State W 17-2 Cleveland State W 10-3 at Vanderbilt W 5-4 Mercer (Macon) L 7-4
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Annual Results Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky at Ga. Southern at Furman Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Clemson at Georgia Tech Furman Florida Florida Florida at Columbus Coll. Mercer (Atlanta) at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee Ga. Tech (Macon) at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky
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9-1 8-0 20-9 16-2 12-11 13-4 8-4 8-3 7-5 15-14 9-6 14-1 7-0 6-4 14-11 9-8 9-1 8-4 3-2 11-10 9-6 3-2 4-2 11-4
1980 Overall Record: 33-12-1 (9-10 SEC) Head Coach: Roy Umstattd Albany State W 14-0 Albany State W 21-3 Georgia State W 14-6 at Clemson L 22-7 Clemson L 8-5 at Florida L 5-0 at Florida L 5-2 at Florida L 7-6 Vanderbilt L 14-9 Vanderbilt L 11-6 Vanderbilt W 9-6 at Vanderbilt L 6-0 at Vanderbilt W 3-0 at Vanderbilt W 7-4 Georgia College W 12-2 Georgia College W 5-1 at Mercer W 7-6 Georgia Tech W 6-4 Tennessee W 8-5 Stetson W 6-2 Stetson W 7-5 Hope College W 9-0 Hope College W 15-0 Westminster W 19-9 Westminster W 12-0 Kentucky L 10-2 Kentucky L 6-2 Kentucky W 12-3 Howard W 4-3 Howard W 6-3 Shorter W 10-5 Siena Heights W 13-1 Siena Heights W 11-8 Augusta College W 11-1 Erskine W 27-2 at Tennessee L 6-4 at Tennessee W 8-7 at Tennessee W 5-2 Mercer W 7-5 Georgia Southern T 5-5 Piedmont W 18-9 Florida W 10-7 Florida W 8-7 Florida L 25-9 at Georgia State W 17-12 at Georgia Tech W 12-5
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1981 Overall Record: 23-23 (8-15 SEC) Head Coach: Steve Webber West. Carolina L 9-6 Clemson L 19-16 E. Tennessee St. W 21-6 Georgia College W 23-6 Vanderbilt L 5-2 Vanderbilt L 17-8 Vanderbilt W 16-9 Georgia Tech W 16-6 at Tennessee W 8-0 at Tennessee L 4-3 at Tennessee L 16-14 at Vanderbilt W 4-0 at Vanderbilt L 8-3 Florida State L 8-3 Florida State W 4-2 Shorter W 8-4 Sienna Heights W 16-3 Valdosta State W 6-4 at Clemson W 3-2 Furman W 7-1 Kentucky W 4-2 Kentucky L 7-6 Kentucky L 8-6 Clemson W 22-20 at Valdosta State W 7-6 at Florida L 6-0 at Florida L 5-1 at Florida W 12-3 at Furman W 11-8 West Georgia W 13-2 at Ga. Southern W 5-4 at Ga. Southern L 12-6 at Ga. Southern L 9-8 Mercer (Atlanta) L 15-10 Mercer (Macon) L 9-6 Tennessee W 2-1 Tennessee L 16-10 Tennessee L 13-7 at Kentucky W 6-2 at Kentucky L 12-3 at Kentucky L 10-4 Mercer (Macon) W 18-6 at Georgia Tech L 3-2 Florida W 4-2 Florida L 6-3 Florida L 20-6 1982 Overall Record: 28-19 (11-9 SEC) Head Coach: Steve Webber at Florida State W 21-5 at Florida State L 6-5 at Valdosta State L 13-12 Campbell W 16-1 at Clemson W 7-3 Western Carolina W 10-7 Appalachian St. L 7-5 at Vanderbilt L 4-2 at Vanderbilt L 13-2 at Vanderbilt W 17-5 Georgia Tech L 9-7 Georgia College W 7-6 Tennessee L 13-9 Tennessee L 14-6 Tennessee W 10-2 Tenn. Temple W 24-1 Howard W 21-0 Columbus Coll. L 5-2 at Auburn L 10-7 at Florida L 6-5 at Florida L 11-2 Mercer (Macon) W 15-7 Kentucky L 7-4 Kentucky W 7-6
Kentukcy Clemson Shorter Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt at Clemson Valdosta State at Tennessee at Tennessee at West. Carolina Newberry Georgia Southern Georgia State at Georgia Tech Florida Florida Florida Mercer (Atlanta) Mercer (Macon) at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky
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12-11 11-10 11-10 5-2 7-6 8-7 8-5 8-6 9-4 5-3 14-13 10-2 2-1 7-2 9-7 6-4 8-6 9-3 8-4 11-8 10-4 15-7 13-2
1983 Overall Record: 29-19 (11-9 SEC) Head Coach: Steve Webber at Ga. Southern L 12-8 at Ga. Southern W 7-2 at Ga. Southern L 7-2 Campbell W 4-3 Campbell L 6-2 Western Carolina W 19-1 Newberry W 5-3 at Auburn W 5-0 at Auburn L 11-7 Kentucky L 1-0 Kentucky W 1-0 Kentucky W 10-7 at Georgia State W 18-2 Appalachian St. W 18-5 at Tennessee L 11-4 at Tennessee W 11-6 at Tennessee L 7-4 Florida W 4-3 Florida W 8-7 Shorter W 13-2 at Brmngham-So. L 9-3 Howard W 13-4 at West. Carolina W 14-8 Vanderbilt W 12-7 Vanderbilt W 7-5 Vanderbilt W 7-6 Mercer (Atlanta) W 13-1 Clemson L 13-7 Clemson W 11-5 Mercer (Macon) W 10-7 Tennessee L 2-0 Tennessee L 5-4 Tennessee W 8-7 Auburn L 11-5 Auburn L 13-9 at Florida W 4-2 at Florida L 3-1 at Florida L 14-3 Georgia State W 6-3 at Clemson L 6-3 Mercer (Macon) L 14-7 Georgia Tech W 11-10 at Georgia Tech W 15-3 Georgia College W 5-3 Tennessee Temple W 21-3 at Vanderbilt L 6-0 at Vanderbilt W 12-2 at Vanderbilt L 9-4
1984 Overall Record: 25-23-1 (7-14-1 SEC) Head Coach: Steve Webber at Central Florida W 3-0 at Rollins L 8-6 at Central Florida L 5-2 at Rollins W 4-1 Campbell W 4-2 Campbell L 12-3 Newberry W 8-1 Western Carolina L 11-4 Georgia College W 19-2 at Vanderbilt L 3-2 at Vanderbilt L 4-3 Old Dominion L 13-8 Furman W 17-5 at Clemson W 9-6 Florida L 4-1 Florida T 9-9 Howard W 23-3 at Tennessee W 9-6 at Tennessee L 6-3 at Tennessee L 9-2 Georgia State W 10-2 Kentucky W 4-2 Kentucky L 7-2 Kentucky L 20-11 Vanderbilt W 7-0 Vanderbilt L 11-9 Vanderbilt L 8-5 at Auburn L 5-3 at Auburn W 10-6 Georgia Southern W 21-7 Georgia Southern W 4-0 Georgia Southern W 18-2 at Georgia State L 12-9 Mercer (Macon) L 6-5 at Florida L 10-9 at Florida L 2-1 at Florida L 14-2 Clemson W 14-11 at Clemson L 5-2 Tennessee W 4-3 Tennessee L 11-7 Tennessee W 7-4 at Georgia Tech W 16-14 Georgia Tech W 14-13 at Kentucky W 6-2 at Kentucky W 8-7 at Kentucky L 14-2 at Georgia Tech W 9-8 Georgia Tech W 10-8 1985 Overall Record: 33-23 (11-11 SEC) Head Coach: Steve Webber at Jacksonville L 8-5 at Jacksonville W 12-3 at Stetson W 6-1 at Stetson W 2-1 Western Kentucky L 4-3 Western Kentucky L 9-4 Ball State L 2-1 Western Carolina W 13-12 at Ga. Southern L 10-6 at Ga. Southern L 5-4 at Ga. Southern W 17-11 Campbell W 7-6 Florida W 4-3 Florida L 6-1 Florida L 12-9 Georgia Tech L 9-3 at Georgia Tech W 5-4 at Tennessee L 4-3 at Tennesseee W 7-3 at Tennessee L 17-11 Kentucky W 7-6
Kentucky Kentucky Clemson Howard at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Auburn Auburn Birmingham-So. Newberry at Georgia State at Mercer (Macon) Georgia State South Carolina at Florida at Florida Mercer (Macon) at South Carolina Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Clemson at Kentucky at Kentucky at Clemson Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderiblt at Georgia Tech LSU (SEC) Miss. State (SEC) Florida (SEC) Miss. State (SEC)
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7-5 11-10 14-11 23-5 9-5 3-2 11-4 23-11 15-13 25-13 15-5 13-5 16-8 20-0 7-0 7-0 5-0 6-4 3-1 9-8 7-1 12-4 11-4 3-0 10-4 4-3 16-3 9-5 6-4 15-4 5-4 8-6 2-0 9-8 8-3
1986 Overall Record: 35-24 (14-13 SEC) Head Coach: Steve Webber at Jacksonville L 8-5 at Jacksonville L 10-8 at Cent. Florida W 11-6 at Cent. Florida L 9-3 Columbus Coll. L 6-5 Columbus Coll. W 8-4 Georgia College W 18-12 Western Carolina W 10-7 at Mississippi State W 3-2 at Mississippi State L 13-2 at Mississippi State W 14-7 Campbell W 21-9 Campbell W 10-4 Auburn W 5-1 Auburn W 5-4 Auburn W 8-5 Georgia State W 14-4 Old Dominion L 4-1 at Vanderbilt L 9-0 at Vanderbilt W 12-3 at Vanderbilt W 12-7 Ole Miss W 4-2 Ole Miss W 6-1 Ole Miss L 14-4 Jacksonville W 5-2 Jacksonville W 13-2 Newberry W 12-1 Augusta College W 6-4 Shorter W 14-0 USC-Aiken W 5-0 at Clemson L 5-4 at Alabama L 8-4 at Alabama L 9-2 at Alabama L 9-6 at Clemson W 13-6 at Clemson L 18-2 Tennessee W 8-4 Tennessee L 4-2 Tennessee W 9-6
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Results at South Carolina Florida Florida Florida Georgia Tech Davidson at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Florida (SEC) LSU (SEC) Kentucky (SEC) Miss. St. (SEC)
The 1987 College World Series Team: Seated (L to R): Mike Clanton (trainer), Roger Miller, Donn Perno, Derek Lilliquist, Mike Boyzuick, Pat Swift, Ken Koller, Doug Donner. Kneeling (L to R): Assistant Coach Greg Appleton, Scott Broadfoot, Michael Turner, Scott Bohlke, Joe Kelly, Matt Hoitsma, Jeff Cooper, Marc Lipson. Standing (L to R): Head Coach Steve Webber, Brian Jester, Mike Hawkins, McKay Smith, Steve Carter, Rich Bielski, Steve Muh, Phil Willis, Cris Carpenter, Pete Freeman and Assistant Coach Howard McCann. Southern Tech at Georgia Tech at LSU at LSU at LSU Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Florida Florida Florida Davidson Georgia Tech at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky LSU (SEC) Auburn (SEC) Alabama (SEC) LSU (SEC)
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13-4 13-3 3-1 11-8 11-8 6-3 8-3 12-11 7-6 8-1 11-5 7-3 4-2 8-7 11-2 12-2 10-6 11-7 6-4 8-4
1987 College World Series Team Overall Record: 42-21 *SEC Record: 18-10 (*18-8 Best SEC Reg. Season) Head Coach: Steve Webber at Central Florida W 6-4 at Central Florida L 9-8 at Jacksonville L 7-6 at Jacksonville W 15-5 UNC-Wilmington W 18-4 Campbell W 8-7 Campbell W 10-0 Richmond W 15-4 Richmond W 15-2 Mississippi State L 6-4 Mississippi State W 5-0 Old Dominion W 7-6 Old Dominion W 4-3 at Auburn W 3-2 at Auburn W 10-5 at Auburn W 7-1 Vanderbilt W 4-3 Vanderbilt L 14-9 Vanderbilt W 8-6 Georgia Southern W 5-1 Georgia Southern L 10-5 Youngstown St. L 4-3 at Ole Miss W 7-0 at Ole Miss L 10-3 at Ole Miss L 5-4 at Clemson L 3-2 Clemson W 11-7 at Florida State W 6-5 at Florida State W 5-3 Western Carolina W 11-8 Western Carolina L 11-9 Alabama W 3-2
Alabama W 10-9 Alabama W 8-7(12) Newberry W 14-1 Georgia College W 21-9 at Tennessee W 8-1 at Tennessee W 7-1 at Tennessee W 9-6 at Ga. Southern L 6-5 at Ga. Southern W 13-4 LSU W 7-1 LSU L 12-3 LSU W 12-10 Augusta College W 13-4 Georgia Tech W 9-4 at Florida W 13-0 at Florida L 10-0 at Florida W 6-5 at Georgia Tech L 11-3 Davidson W 11-3 Kentucky W 6-3 Kentucky L 3-2 Kentucky L 7-2 Miss. St. (SEC) L 6-5 LSU (SEC) L 4-2 NCAA Regional (Atlanta) Fordam L 5-3 Georgia Tech W 5-1 Michigan W 10-8 Fordam W 10-4 Rider W 13-5 College World Series (Omaha) Stanford L 3-2 Arkansas L 5-4 1988 Overall Record: 29-28 SEC Record: 11-16 Head Coach: Steve Webber at Central Florida L 5-1 at Central Florida W 23-5 at Jacksonville L 5-4 at Jacksonville W 2-1 at Clemson L 13-12 Campbell L 9-4 Campbell L 10-8 Augusta College W 11-6 Georgia College W 13-4 Old Dominion W 5-4 Old Dominion W 11-4 at Mercer W 10-1 at Mississippi State L 25-7 at Mississippi State L 8-1 at Mississippi State L 13-0 Auburn L 8-3 Auburn L 7-4 Auburn L 18-5 Clemson W 8-7 Georgia Southern W 8-7
Georgia Southern at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Western Carolina Western Carolina Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Jacksonville Jacksonville at Alabama at Alabama at Alabama at Ga. Southern at Ga. Southern Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee at Georgia Tech South Carolina at LSU at LSU at LSU
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10-9 10-5 11-4 9-8 3-2 6-2 9-8 7-5 3-2 27-8 9-6 5-1 8-5 8-7 8-7 16-8 6-5 2-1 5-4 10-1 5-1 12-6 4-2 9-8
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11-1 6-3 3-2 6-3 4-3 6-5 11-0 7-2 9-2 8-3 7-3 5-4 4-2
1989 Overall Record: 37-25 SEC Record: 15-11 Head Coach: Steve Webber at Ga. Southern W 9-3 at Ga. Southern W 6-2 (N) Wake Forest W 14-4 (N) Armstrong St. W 5-2 Jacksonville L 4-3 Western Carolina W 1-0 Western Carolina L 8-5 Wake Forest W 8-3 Wake Forest L 12-2 Georgia Southern L 14-13 Georgia Southern W 10-5 Campbell W 4-3 Old Dominion W 7-3 Old Dominion L 4-3 Georgia College W 16-5 Liberty L 3-0 Mississippi State L 3-1 Mississippi State L 13-1 Mississippi State L 13-7 Mercer W 14-3 Mercer W 2-1 at Auburn W 8-6 at Auburn L 3-0 at Auburn W 5-2 Vanderbilt W 8-0 Vanderbilt W 3-2 Vanderbilt L 9-5 Jacksonville L 3-2 Jacksonville L 9-4 at Ole Miss W 7-0
at Ole Miss at Ole Miss Western Carolina Western Carolina Newberry Alabama Alabama Georgia Tech at South Carolina at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee Clemson at Mercer LSU LSU LSU at Clemson Davidson at Florida at Florida at Florida at Georgia Tech Augusta College Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky LSU (SEC) Auburn (SEC) Miss. St. (SEC) Florida (SEC) Auburn (SEC)
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7-2 12-4 10-2 10-5 11-4 5-2 5-3 8-5 6-1 6-2 6-4 10-1 6-5 11-6 4-3 7-1 4-2 3-2 4-2 16-2 5-3 6-5 6-2 5-1 7-3 11-4 10-8 6-3 9-8 15-6 16-1 2-1
1990 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Overall Record: 52-19 SEC Record 18-9 Head Coach: Steve Webber at Jacksonville W 10-2 at Jacksonville L 6-5 at Ga. Southern W 9-2 at Ga. Southern L 8-4 Jacksonville L 3-1 Jacksonville W 6-0 Georgia Southern W 3-1 Georgia Southern W 10-2 Wake Forest W 14-4 Wake Forest L 13-8
National Champions
The 1990 NCAA Champions: Front (L to R): Ray Kirschner, J.R. Showalter, Dave Fleming, Jeff Cooper, Ray Suplee. Row 2: Mike Rebhan, Joey Alfonso, Mickey Haynes, Terry Childers, Matt Hoitsma, Doug Radziewicz, Stan Payne. Row 3: Joe Kelly, Brian Jester, Dave Perno, McKay Smith, Tommy Owen, J.P. Stewart, Tracy Wildes. Row 4: Jeff Chambers (trainer), Don Norris, Kendall Rhine, Bruce Chick, Tom Zdanowicz, Pat Foran (mgr.). Row 5: Asst. Coach Jim Bagnall, Asst. Coach Mike Hawkins, Head Coach Steve Webber, Asst. Coach Greg Appleton. Not Pictured: Steve DeBlasi.
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Annual Results Wake Forest W 13-2 Western Carolina W 14-6 at Central Florida W 5-1 at Central Florida W 7-2 Campbell W 6-4 Campbell W 10-2 Old Dominion W 13-6 Old Dominion W 16-9 Virginia W 13-1 Virginia W 8-2 Virginia W 12-3 Virginia W 11-6 at Kentucky W 4-2 at Kentucky W 3-2 at Kentucky L 7-2 Auburn W 14-2 Auburn W 7-0 Auburn W 11-10 Georgia College W 8-5 Clemson W 9-8 at Vanderbilt L 5-1 at Vanderbilt L 7-2 at Vanderbilt W 12-11 at Augusta College W 20-2 Tennessee W 8-5 Tennessee W 13-4 Tennessee W 3-2 Georgia Tech W 9-8 at Alabama W 4-3(8) at Alabama W 11-9 Western Carolina W 12-11 Western Carolina W 15-3 Florida W 6-4 Florida W 4-3 Florida L 4-1 Augusta College W 15-2 at Georgia Tech L 8-2 at Mississippi State W 9-0 at Mississippi State W 12-1 at Mississippi State L 22-6 Georgia Tech W 8-6 at Georgia Tech L 12-5 Ole Miss W 6-1 Ole Miss L 7-2 Ole Miss W 15-4 at LSU L 11-2 at LSU L 5-2 at LSU L 8-5 Vanderbilt (SEC) L 6-3 Florida (SEC) L 6-5 NCAA Reg. (Waterbury,Conn.) Connecticut W 7-2 Maine W 6-3 North Carolina W 5-4 Rutgers L 4-3 Rutgers W 20-9 College World Series (Omaha) Mississippi State W 3-0 Stanford W 16-2 Stanford L 4-2 Stanford W 5-1 Oklahoma State W 2-1 1991 Overall Record: 27-31 SEC Record: 7-19 Head Coach: Steve Webber (N) Oklahoma St. L 3-2 (N) Miss. State L 14-3 at Ga. Southern L 4-1 at Ga. Southern W 18-2 Wake Forest W 7-6 Wake Forest W 7-5 Wake Forest W 10-7 at Mercer (Macon) W 10-6 Jacksonville W 5-1 Jacksonville W 3-1 Campbell W 12-4 Campbell W 12-4 Campbell W 7-6 South Carolina W 7-3 at Jacksonville L 10-9
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Virginia Virginia Virginia Virginia Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky at Auburn at Auburn at Auburn at South Carolina at Augusta College Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Georgia Southern Georgia Southern at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee at Clemson Clemson Alabama Alabama Alabama at Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Florida Florida Florida Mercer at Clemson Mississippi State Mississippi State Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech at Ole Miss at Ole Miss at Ole Miss Augusta College LSU LSU LSU
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3-1 5-4 12-3 13-5 4-3 4-2 7-4 10-9 3-2 6-5 1-0 13-3 8-3 2-1 7-6 13-8 14-3 9-3 2-0 4-2 4-3 9-1 5-4 4-0 7-3 9-3 8-4 11-3 4-0 8-1 7-3 11-8 6-4 6-0 3-2 16-1 7-3 1-0 5-3 11-7 10-4 5-0 16-7
1992 Overall Record: 35-25 SEC Record: 12-11 Head Coach: Steve Webber Jacksonville W 5-2 Jacksonville L 8-3 (N) Tulane W 1-0 (N) LSU W 9-1 (N) New Orleans W 6-2 Augusta W 12-5 Wake Forest W 6-5 Wake Forest W 5-4 Wake Forest W 5-3 at Mercer W 9-4 Winthrop W 11-3 Evansville W 17-2 Evansville W 5-3 Evansville W 13-9 N.C.-Charlotte W 13-10 13-11 (14) Western Carolina L at Jacksonville W 12-6 11-10 (10) at Jacksonville W Arkansas L 1-0 Arkansas L 5-3 at N.C.-Charlotte W 8-2 at Western Carolina L 8-4 at Mississippi State L 5-4 (10) at Mississippi State W 8-6 at Mississippi State W 10-1 Clemson L 8-4 at Clemson W 3-2 Alabama W 16-4 Alabama L 5-2 Alabama W 4-0 at Georgia Tech L 15-1 at South Carolina W 5-4 at South Carolina L 8-3 at South Carolina L 16-12
Georgia Southern W 6-5 Georgia Southern L 10-5 Tennessee W 7-5 Tennessee W 6-1 Tennessee W 12-3 Clemson L 9-1 Georgia College W 10-3 at Florida L 3-0 at Florida L 8-4 at Florida L 5-3 Georgia Tech L 5-4 Mercer L 14-13 Kentucky W 6-4 Kentucky W 5-4 Kentucky W 12-1 Georgia Tech W 7-2 at Georgia Tech L 11-3 at Vanderbilt L 17-9 at Vanderbilt L 2-1 at Vanderbilt W 8-7 Miss. State (SEC) W 6-4 Florida (SEC) L 12-5 Miss. St. (SEC) W 6-3 LSU (SEC) L 5-3 NCAA Reg. (Tallahassee, Fla.) Kent State L 5-2 Stanford L 7-3 SEC Tournament at the Superdome, New Orleans, La. 1993 Overall Record: 30-29 SEC Record: 10-18 Head Coach: Steve Webber at Jacksonville W 11-2 at Jacksonville W 7-5 at Mercer W 13-6 Wake Forest W 4-0 Wake Forest L 2-1 at Ga. Southern L 5-3 Austin Peay W 5-4 Northern Illinois W 8-4 Northern Illinois W 18-0 Western Carolina W 5-4 Western Carolina W 11-9 George W’shington L 5-3 George W’shington W 6-5 George W’shington W 2-1 Jacksonville W 8-3 Jacksonville L 10-0 Virginia W 3-2 Virginia W 14-13 at Georgia State W 6-4 at Arkansas (23) L 7-2 at Arkansas (23) L 11-1 at Arkansas (23) L 5-4 (10) Clemson (22) L 6-2 Miss. State (1) W 5-4 Miss. State (1) W 4-3 Miss. State (1) W 10-5 Winthrop W 3-0 at Ga. Tech (7) L 3-1 at Alabama L 7-0 at Alabama W 3-1 at Alabama W 4-3 Ga. Tech (6) L 4-1 at Clemson (16) L 8-6 South Carolina (16) W 5-2 South Carolina (16) L 4-1 South Carolina (16) L 8-0 Georgia Southern L 6-5 (12) Georgia Southern L 6-2 at Tennessee (19) W 2-1 at Tennessee (19) L 5-2 at Tennessee (19) L 12-4 Mercer W 7-3 Georgia State W 9-2 Florida L 5-0 Florida L 4-3 Florida L 12-4 at Ga. Tech (2) W 4-1
Georgia Tech (2) at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky at Clemson (15) Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt S. Caro. (SEC)(16) Florida (SEC) Kentucky (SEC) Tenn. (SEC) (17)
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12-1 14-2 8-5 6-5(11) 4-2 4-2 7-2 9-8 3-1 5-0 13-3 17-8
(National Ranking) SEC Eastern Div. Tourn. at USC 1994 Overall Record: 22-35 SEC Record: 9-19 Head Coach: Steve Webber E. Michigan L 7-3 E. Michigan W 8-4 at Ga. Southern W 8-2 at Ga. Southern L 4-2 Wake Forest L 8-7 Wake Forest W 6-1 Evansville W 6-2 Evansville L 10-5 Western Carolina L 10-1 Clemson (10) L 9-2 Winthrop L 9-4 Winthrop W 10-0 at Mercer W 7-4 +Eastern Kentucky W 9-0 Eastern Kentucky W 10-2 Ohio L 11-10 Ohio L 8-6 (10) at Auburn (20) L 23-1 at Auburn (20) L 9-5 at Auburn (20) W 13-12 Jacksonville W 7-0 Jacksonville L 7-6 LSU (6) L 14-11 LSU (6) L 7-3 LSU (6) L 12-6 at Clemson (7) L 6-3 Ole Mis W 4-2 Ole Miss L 4-2(10) Ole Miss W 9-7 Ga. Southern W 9-1 Ga. Southern W 8-7 at S. Carolina (20) W 8-7 at S. Carolina (20) L 24-12 at S. Carolina (20) W 8-4 Clemson (4) L 10-6 Ga. Tech (3) L 8-0 Tennessee (13) L 5-1 Tennessee (13) L 5-0 Tennessee (13) L 6-1 at Ga. Tech (4) L 13-2 at Florida (17) L 8-3 at Florida (17) L 3-2 (10) at Florida (17) L 9-1 Georgia State L 5-1 at Georgia State W 9-8 Kentucky W 25-2 Kentucky L 12-6 Kentucky W 5-4 at Ga. Tech (3) L 14-1 Mercer W 3-2 (12) at Vanderbilt L 15-11 at Vanderbilt L 8-7 (7) at Vanderbilt L 10-5 (7) Florida (SEC) (18) W 4-3 Kentucky (SEC) W 17-5 Tenn. (SEC) (9) L 5-2 Vanderbilt (SEC) L 6-1 +No-hitter by UGA’s Brian Powell (National Ranking) SEC Eastern Div. Tourn. at UK-Lexington, Ky.
1995 Overall Record:29-29 SEC Record: 9-17 Head Coach: Steve Webber $North Carolina L 5-2 $Central Florida L 10-5 $Miami (6) L 12-10 $North Carolina W 6-3 Jacksonville W 9-3 Jacksonville L 6-1 Jacksonville W 7-5 Mercer W 7-4 Western Carolina L 10-9 at Ga. South. (25) L 13-12 at Ga. South. (25) W 3-2 Winthrop W 5-4 UNC-Greensboro L 15-4 UNC-Greensboro L 11-6 UNC-Greensboro W 8-6 at Mercer W 9-0 Radford W 4-3 Radford W 17-6 Radford W 6-0 Furman W 18-2 Georgia Tech L 7-5 Georgia Tech W 12-7 Auburn (8) L 5-4 Auburn (8) L 9-4 Auburn (8) L 2-0 Ga. South. (24) W 8-6 7-6 (11) Ga. South. (24) W at LSU (5) L 8-2 at LSU (5) L 11-5 at LSU (5) L 7-4 (12) Clemson (3) W 8-7 at Ole Miss (20) W 3-2 (13) at Ole Miss (20) L 7-4 at Ole Miss (20) L 13-10 at Clemson (2) L 5-4 South Carolina W 7-0 South Carolina L 8-2 South Carolina W 9-8 at Ga. Tech (18) W 10-3 at Tennessee (13) L 11-4 at Tennessee (13) L 9-2 at Tennessee (13) L 6-4 UNC-Asheville W 16-0 at Ga. Tech L 20-7 Florida (19) W 7-5 Florida (19) L 10-8 (11) Florida (19) W 7-2 Tampa L 12-7 at Kentucky L 13-3 at Kentucky W 8-4 at Kentucky W 7-5 Ga. State W 11-5 at Ga. State W 18-5 Vanderbilt L 11-6 Vanderbilt W 6-5 Florida (SEC) W 6-4 Kentucky (SEC) L 9-8 (12) Tenn. (SEC) (8) L 11-0 (National Ranking) SEC Eastern Div. Tourn. at UT-Knoxville, Tenn. 1996 Overall Record: 24-30 SEC Record: 8-21 Head Coach: Steve Webber at Jacksonville L 10-5 at Jacksonville W 14-2 at Jacksonville L 11-7 Winthrop L 6-5(10) at Ga. Southern W 8-4 at Ga. Southern W 9-8 W. Carolina W 3-0 W. Carolina L 7-5 at Ga. Tech (19) L 6-5(10) Ga. Tech (19) W 5-2
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Results at Ga. State Evansville Evansville Austin Peay Furman Alabama (17) Alabama (17) Alabama (17) Ga. State at LSU (1) at LSU (1) at LSU (1) Auburn (20) Auburn (20) Auburn (20) Chrlstn. Southern at Miss. State at Miss. State at Miss. State at Clemson (8) Arkansas (10) Arkansas (10) Arkansas (10) Ga. Southern Ga. Southern at South Carolina at South Carolina at South Carolina Clemson (4) Tennessee (16) Tennessee (16) Tennessee (16) at Ga. Tech (18) at Florida (3) at Florida (3) at Florida (3) Ga. Tech at Mercer Kentucky Kentucky Mercer at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt (National Ranking)
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10-4 8-2 5-4 (11) 11-5 6-5 11-1 9-6 6-4(12) 14-6 14-4 12-5 23-5 3-2 7-4 12-10 5-2 4-3 5-4 5-2 5-4 7-3 4-3 7-6 9-5 5-3 11-1 7-2 15-14 6-2 3-2 8-6(6) 8-0 4-3 12-10 9-8(12) 8-4 10-3 8-4 11-9(10) 11-8(10) 6-5 5-4 5-4 7-4
1997 Overall Record: 28-27 SEC Record: 8-22 Head Coach: Robert Sapp Winthrop L 8-5 Winthrop W 5-0 Wintrhop W 6-4 UNC-Asheville W 13-5 at Ga. Southern W 6-0 at Ga. Southern W 3-1 Western Carolina W 9-6 Western Carolina L 3-1 Louisville W 14-0 Louisville W 13-3 Louisville W 7-6 at Ga. State W 5-0 Howard W 8-3 Ga. Tech (4) L 9-0 at Ga. Tech (4) W 4-1 Ga. State W 7-3 at Alabama (6) L 15-6 at Alabama (6) L 10-6 at Alabama (6) W 11-6 William & Mary W 14-2 6-5(10) LSU (1) L LSU (1) W 11-9 LSU (1) L 7-3 at Auburn (7) L 14-1 at Auburn (7) L 9-2 at Auburn (7) L 13-6 Furman W 3-2 Miss. State (18) L 19-8
Miss. State (18) Miss. State (18) Clemson (17) at Arkansas at Arkansas at Arkansas Ga. Southern Ga. Southern South Carolina South Carolina South Carolina at Ga. Tech (13) at Mercer at Tennessee (8) at Tennessee (8) at Tennessee (8) at Clemson at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Ga. Tech (10) Florida (21) Florida (21) Florida (21) Mercer Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (National Ranking)
L 14-9 L 3-2 W 3-2 L 11-2 L 15-6 L 17-8 L 12-3 W 6-1 L 14-10 W 17-5 L 6-4 L 6-3 W 18-2 L 13-0 L 28-10 L 3-2 Rainout W 15-0 L 9-8 W 16-6 W 5-4 L 8-4 W 7-4 L 7-3 W 9-6 W 9-5 L 6-2 W 5-2
1998 Overall Record: 24-30 SEC Record: 8-21 Head Coach: Robert Sapp UNC-Asheville W 17-6 UNC-Asheville W 9-2 UNC-Asheville W 8-5 Howard W 13-0 at Ga. State W 16-2 %St. John's W 7-3 %The Citadel L 7-6 %Ga. Southern W 12-1 Ga. State W 24-12 #Atlanta Braves L 6-1 E. Tenn. St. W 15-10 E. Tenn. St. W 9-1 Wofford W 23-1 at LSU (10) L 4-1 14-1 (7) at LSU (10) L at LSU (10) L 14-9 Murray State L 7-4 Murray State W 12-3 Alabama (3) L 5-4 Alabama (3) W 8-5 Alabama (3) L 16-7 Auburn (6) L 7-5 Auburn (6) L 9-4 Auburn (6) L 19-5 W. Carolina W 8-5 Jacksonville St. L 11-5 at Vanderbilt W 11-9 at Vanderbilt W 18-15 at Vanderbilt W 8-3 at Clemson (4) L 5-4 Tennessee (18) W 9-3 Tennessee (18) L 7-5 Tennessee (18) W 8-7 at Ga. Tech (25) L 8-2 Ga. Tech L 3-2 at USC (8) L 14-4 at USC (8) W 3-1 at USC (8) L 8-2 Ga. Tech (22) W 13-5 Kentucky W 12-3 Kentucky L 8-7 Kentucky L 9-4 Clemson (7) L 9-2 at Miss. State L 5-4
at Miss. State L 9-5 at Miss. State L 7-1 at Ga. Tech L 21-4 Samford W 14-3 Ole Miss L 7-1 Ole Miss L 10-8 at Ga. Southern W 2-1 (7) at Ga. Southern L 9-3 (7) at Florida (4) L 16-8 at Florida (4) L 11-6 at Florida (4) L 7-3 (National Ranking) %Winn-Dixie Shootout, Charleston, S.C.; #Exhibition, Orlando, Fla. 1999 Overall Record: 25-30-1 SEC Record: 8-20-1 Head Coach: Robert Sapp UNC-Asheville W 10-0 UNC-Asheville W 11-3 UNC-Asheville W 6-4 Jacksonville St. W 6-1 Wake Forest (21) L 8-2 Wake Forest (21) W 16-7 Western Carolina W 6-0 Western Carolina W 15-11 UNC-Greensboro W 10-5 UNC-Greensboro W 11-7 Ga. State W 13-8 #East Carolina L 10-5 #Miami (Fla.)(3) W 4-3 #Ohio State L 7-2 #Miami (Fla.)(3) L 8-1 at Ga. Tech (11) L 3-0 Miss. State (13) L 5-1 Miss. State (13) W 4-1 +Furman W 14-1 at Alabama (15) L 8-2 at Alabama (15) L 4-2 at Alabama (15) L 9-8 at Clemson L 17-5 Florida (11) L 6-5 8-7(10) Florida (11) L Florida (11) W 12-3 Clemson L 7-6 at Kentucky L 3-1 at Kentucky W 9-8(11) at Kentucky L 6-4 at Ga. State L 14-10 Wofford W 13-7 USC (24) W 8-1 USC (24) W 10-5 USC (24) L 9-7 Ga. Tech (11) W 5-1 at Ole Miss L 8-7 at Ole Miss L 9-1 11-7(11) at Ole Miss W Ga. Southern W 15-7 Ga. Southern W 7-5 Vanderbilt L 14-5 Vanderbilt W 9-1 11-10(10) Vanderbilt W at Ga. Tech L 8-1 Samford W 15-3 at Tennessee L 5-4(11) at Tennessee L 4-3 at Tennessee L 13-6 LSU (19) L 4-3 LSU (19) L 18-13 LSU (19) T 11-11 Ga. Tech L 11-10 at Auburn (14) L 8-2 at Auburn (14) L 11-8 at Auburn (14) L 13-2 (National Ranking) +Five-man combined no-hitter #Hurricane Classic, Coral Gables
BULLDOG vs. BULLDOG
Georgia head coach David Perno has been at the helm since 2002 when Ron Polk returned to Mississippi State. Polk served as Georgia’s head coach from 2000-01. 2000 Overall Record: 32-26-1 SEC Record: 14-15 Head Coach: Ron Polk Marshall W 18-5 Marshall W 7-5 E. Tenn. State W 4-3 E. Tenn. State W 19-2 W. Carolina W 23-3 at Ga. Southern W 9-6 Ga. Tech (6) W 10-1 at Ga. Tech (6) W 10-1 #Atlanta Braves L 11-3 %Minnesota L 7-1 %Wake Forest L 4-2 %Notre Dame L 6-4 William and Mary W 13-7 at LSU (11) W 7-3 10-8(11) at LSU (11) W at LSU (11) L 13-3 Ga. Tech (24) L 8-5(11) at Ga. State L 4-3 Alabama (6) W 9-6 Alabama (6) W 12-5 Alabama (6) W 8-7 UNC-Asheville L 5-3 The Citadel W 16-7 at Auburn (10) L 18-6 at Auburn (10) L 9-4 9-8(10) at Auburn (10) L Clemson (1) W 10-6 Tennessee W 10-7 Tennessee W 11-5 Samford L 2-1 Wofford W 6-2 at Vanderbilt W 15-7 at Vanderbilt L 10-7 at Vanderbilt L 14-13 at Clemson L 9-7 9-8(10) UAB W Kentucky W 5-3 Kentucky L 7-1 Kentucky L 5-4 Columbus State W 15-6 USC-Aiken W 14-6 Arkansas W 10-2 Arkansas W 14-8 Arkansas W 15-5 at Ga. Tech (5) L 7-3 at S. Carolina (1) L 9-5 at S. Carolina (1) L 7-5 at S. Carolina (1) L 9-7 Ole Miss W 5-2 Ole Miss W 5-4 Ole Miss L 6-3 Ga. State W 8-5 at Florida L 9-1 at Florida L 7-6 at Florida L 7-4 &LSU (9) L 11-3
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
&Miss. State (10) W 5-0 &Alabama (18) L 12-4 (National Ranking) #Exhibition; %Metrodome, Minn.; &SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala. 2001 College World Series Team SEC Champions Overall Record: 47-22 SEC Record: 20-10 Head Coach: Ron Polk East Tenn. State W 9-1 East Tenn. State W 12-1 Wofford W 12-4 Georgia Tech(1) L 10-8 Birmingham Sou. L 12-5 Georgia State W 5-4 Connecticut W 8-5 Connecticut W 13-3 Charleston Sou. W 1-0 Charleston Sou. W 8-1 Charleston Sou. W 14-2 LSU(2) W 8-7(11) LSU(2) L 5-3(11) LSU(2) W 4-3(11) 7-6(10) Belmont L Belmont W 10-3 at Arkansas L 8-5 at Arkansas L 20-3 at Arkansas W 7-6 at Ga. Tech(3) W 15-9 Auburn(21) W 9-6 Auburn(21) W 8-4 Auburn(21) W 5-4 Georgia State L 5-3 Clemson (13) W 8-4 at Ole Miss (19) L 6-4 at Ole MIss (19) W 10-6 at Ole Miss (19) L 3-2 Georgia Southern W 8-3 at Alabama (24) L 9-3 at Alabama (24) L 9-3 at Alabama (24) W 8-1 Winthrop (27) L 10-5 5-4 (11) WInthrop (27) W Florida (23) W 9-4 Florida (23) W 9-3 Florida (23) L 7-6 at Clemson (12) L 10-4 S. Carolina (16) W 9-4 S. Carolina (16) W 5-4 S. Carolina (16) L 6-0 at Mercer W 20-3 Ga. Tech (13) W 5-4 at Tennessee (14) W 9-3 at Tennessee (14) W 16-12 at Tennessee (14) W 9-5 USC-Aiken W 6-1 Western Carolina W 7-2
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The 2001 College World Series Team: Front (L to R): Mgr. Jason Turner, Jody Friedman, Jeff Keppinger, Rusty Krueger, Brad Whitfield, Jody Pollock, Mark Thornhill, Kris Edge, Darryl Blaze, Jeremy Brotherton, Andy Neufeld, David Coffey, Mgr. Justin Johnson; Row 2: Mgr Brian Strok, Asst. Coach Allen Osborne, Asst. Coach David Perno, Chris Webb, Adam Swann, Blake Bodenmiller, Ryan Schuetz, Doc Brooks, Jeffrey Carswell, Brett Campbell, Shaun Helmey, Bill Sharpton, Michael DeRosa, Parks Robinson, Strength Coach Brian Brown, Student Trainer: Kristin Reed. Row 3: Head Coach Ron Polk, Student Trainer Lance Johnson, David Lamberth, William Sartain, Andy Hussion, Brandon Moorhead, Jeremy Brown, Matt Cavender, Tony Burchett, Ned Yost, Max Havel, Lee Mitchell, Scott Lawson, Asst. Coach Daron Schoenrock, Trainer Jeff Tanner, Admin. Asst. Steve Smith, Row 4: Kyle Magee, Matt Woods, Brandon Woods, Jon Armitage, Brandon Anglin, Scott Murphy, Chris Fordham, Rob Moravek, Steve Van Note, Jamie Cline, Jarrett Warren, Student Asst. Coach Phillip Sledge Vanderbilt W 5-4 6-5(13) Vanderbilt W Vanderbilt W 7-6 Georgia College W 5-4 Georgia College W 8-3 at Kentucky W 7-3 at Kentucky L 4-3 at Kentucky W 10-6 &Auburn W 8-4 &Miss. State L 8-4 &S. Carolina (19) L 10-2 NCAA Athens Regional Ga. Southern L 4-3 Ga. Tech (20) W 13-5 10-9(11) Ga. Southern W Coastal Carolina W 9-3 Coastal Carolina W 8-7 NCAA Athens Super Regional 8-7(10) Florida State (10) W Florida State (10) L 11-6 Florida State (10) W 8-3 College World Series $So. California (2) L 11-5 $Tennessee (8) L 19-12 (National Ranking) &SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala. $College World Series, Omaha, Neb.
2002 Overall Record: 32-29 SEC Record: 15-15 Head Coach: David Perno ^North Carolina W 10-8 ^Connecticut W 7-4 ^Armstrong St. L 7-6(11) Mercer W 10-5 @Atlanta Braves L 11-3 James Madison W 20-6 James Madison L 7-4 Gardner-Webb L 5-3 Gardner-Webb W 5-4 Morehead State W 13-4 Arkansas W 10-3 Arkansas W 8-4 16-12(10) Arkansas L at Wake Forest (8) L 11-9 at Wake Forest (8) W 9-6(7) at Vanderbilt W 14-4 at Vanderbilt W 9-7 at Vanderbilt W 11-3 Ga. Tech (6) W 7-1 at Ga. Tech (6) L 9-1 Tennessee W 9-8 Tennessee W 5-3 10-9(7) Tennessee L
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Tenn. Tech L Tenn. Tech W at Miss. State L at Miss. State L at Miss. State W Clemson (1) W at Clemson (1) L at LSU L at LSU L at LSU L at Ga. State W Wofford W Kentucky W Kentucky W Kentucky W W. Carolina W Ga. Tech (14) L at Florida (12) L at Florida (12) L at Florida (12) W Furman W Alabama (5) W Alabama (5) W Alabama (5) L at Ga. Southern L at Ga. Southern W at Auburn L at Auburn W at Auburn L at Ga. Tech (12) L South Carolina (4) L South Carolina (4) L South Carolina (4) L &Florida (11) L &Miss. State L NCAA Atlanta Regional Louisville W Ga. Tech (9) L Co. Carolina W Ga. Tech (9) L
4-3 10-6 7-5 14-4 9-2 5-4 6-5 8-2 14-4 13-4 3-2 11-10 5-4 6-5 7-6 18-11 6-1 12-6 12-9 6-4 11-4 5-0 8-7(11) 4-2 10-9 16-3 10-9 10-9 8-7(11)
12-11 (10)
9-7 12-4 4-2 7-2 10-3
UNC-Asheville #McNeese State #South Alabama #Oral Roberts William & Mary Liberty Liberty Austin Peay St. Austin Peay St. at Alabama (19) at Alabama (19) at Alabama (19) LSU (16) LSU (16) LSU (16) at Clemson (14) Auburn (9) Auburn (9) Auburn Coll. Charleston Coll. Charleston at Arkansas (22) at Arkansas (22) at Arkansas (22) Winthrop Winthrop at Tennessee at Tennessee at Tennessee Ga. State
W W L W W W W W W L L L L L L L L L W W W L L W W L L L W W
9-1(5) 8-5 9-6 7-6 6-5 14-5 8-3 16-3 5-3 8-7 12-2 7-5 12-5 13-6 3-2 7-3 4-3(13) 6-3 7-6 15-5 10-2 9-4 14-3 10-4 5-0 3-2(7) 12-9 16-3 8-6 14-7
Florida Florida Florida Clemson (15) at Ga. Tech (5) at Kentucky at Kentucky at Kentucky Tenn. Tech Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Miss. State (14) Miss. State (14) Miss. State (14) &Ga. Tech at S. Carolina (19) at S. Carolina (19) at S. Carolina (19)
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5-4 4-3 8-4 9-3 8-4 8-1 9-4 12-0 9-7 4-2 3-2 6-5 6-5 7-5 9-8(15) 10-3 5-2 14-2 5-2
(National Ranking) #Lake Area Classic, Lake Charles, La. &Turner Field, Atlanta, Ga.
2004 College World Series Team SEC Co-Champions Overall Record: 45-23 SEC Record: 19-11 Head Coach: David Perno Bethune Cookman W 10-3 Bethune Cookman W 14-1 Bethune Cookman W 18-7 East Tenn. State W 11-3 East Tenn. State W 7-0 at Ga. Southern W 6-3 at Ga. Southern L 12-5 Birmingham So. W 2-1 Birmingham So. L 7-6 Liberty W 24-6 Liberty W 15-5 Liberty W 18-3 ^Ga. State W 10-4 UNC-Wilmington L 9-5 UNC-Wilmington W 5-1 Ga. Southern W 9-5 Ga. Southern W 14-5 Alabama W 5-4 Alabama L 7-5 Alabama W 7-5 Ga. Tech L 4-3 at Vanderbilt L 4-3 at Vanderbilt L 8-4 at Vanderbilt L 12-8 Clemson L 6-2
at Clemson L at Florida (16) W at Florida (16) W at Florida (16) W Mercer W Tennessee (20) L Tennessee (20) L Tennessee (20) L at Ga. Tech W at LSU (7) L at LSU (7) L at LSU (7) W Georgia State W Mississippi (6) W Mississippi (6) W Mississippi (6) W at Ga. State W Kentucky W Kentucky W Kentucky W at Miss. State W at Miss. State W at Miss. State W &Ga. Tech (15) L at Auburn (22) W at Auburn (22) W at Auburn (22) L S. Carolina (5) W S. Carolina (5) W S. Carolina (5) L *SEC Tournament *Vanderbilt L *LSU (3) W *Florida (21) L -NCAA Regional -Mid. Tenn. State W -Clemson (22) W -Clemson (22) L -Clemson (22) W +NCAA Super Regional +Ga. Tech (3) W +Ga. Tech (3) W $College World Series $Arizona (8) W $Texas (2) L $Arizona (8) W $Texas (2) L
19-4 10-5 8-5 9-5 13-0 4-1 6-4 4-2 6-5 6-5(10) 10-2 12-4 6-3 7-3 9-4 7-3 16-6 5-3 7-2 5-1 7-6 8-4 8-6(11) 12-5 11-2 4-0 4-3 5-1 6-4 8-2 6-0 1-0 7-0 16-2 6-3 10-9 7-6(10) 7-5 5-3 8-7 9-3 3-1 7-6
(National Ranking) ^Marietta, East Cobb Complex; &Turner Field, Atlanta; *SEC Tourn., Hoover, Ala.; -NCAA Athens Regional, Athens; +NCAA Super Regional, Atlanta, Ga.; $College World Series, Omaha, Neb.
CWS Final Four & SEC Champions
7-1 3-0 9-7 8-7
(National Ranking) @Exhibition, Orlando, Fla. ^Diamond Classic, Savannah, Ga. &SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala. NCAA Atlanta Regional at Ga. Tech
2003 Overall Record: 29-26 SEC Record: 10-20 Head Coach: David Perno Gardner-Webb L 6-5 Gardner-Webb W 18-7 Gardner-Webb L 7-5 6-4(10) Ga. Southern L Ga. Southern W 12-0 UNC-Asheville W 10-6
The 2004 College World Series Team: Front (L to R): Head Mgr. Justin Johnson, Student Trainer Joshua Ferguson, Justin Holmes, Brandon Masters, Johnny Dobbs, Bo Lanier, Adam McDaniel, Trey Henson, Michael Horr, Marshall Szabo, Justin Niefer, Student Mgr. Mark Wilson; Row 2: Student Trainer Elizabeth Hawkins, Blake Cannady, Matt Olson, Ryan Pittmon, Will Startup, Vol. Asst. Coach Jason Eller, Asst. Coach Don Norris, Head Coach David Perno, Asst. Coach Butch Thompson, Jonathan Wyatt, Jason Jacobs, Josh McLaughlin, Bobby Felmy, Josh Smith; Row 3: Athletic Trainer Mike Dillon, Strength & Conditioning Coach Rob Livingstone, Clint Sammons, Derek Smith, Joe Billick, Paul Lubrano, Chris Webb, Joey Side, Rip Warren, Jake Crane, Matt Robbins, Chad Thornhill, Brooks Brown, Dir. Baseball Operations Brian Jester, Groundskeeper Roy Winfrey; Row 4: Josh Morris, Michael Hyle, David Timm, Sean Ruthven, Matt Woods, Drew Jerdan, Joey Carroll, Mickey Westphal, Brandon Lowe, Kyle Keen, Jason Fellows, Mitchell Boggs. Not Pictured: Winton Mays 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Results 2005 Overall Record: 30-25 SEC Record: 12-17 Head Coach: David Perno Elon W 9-1 Elon W 5-4 Elon W 3-0 Mercer W 3-1(11) Ga. Southern L 4-1 7-4(10) Ga. Southern W ^Ga. State W 4-1 %Ohio State W 4-3 %Michigan L 6-4 %East Carolina L 7-1 Tenn. Tech W 12-2 Tenn. Tech W 5-2 at Louisville L 7-6 14-3(7) at Louisville W at Louisville L 7-4 at Ga. Southern L 9-4 LSU (5) L 8-2 LSU (5) L 5-3 LSU (5) L 6-4 Ga. State W 9-5 at *Kentucky W 6-2 at *Kentucky W 14-11 at Furman W 7-2 Furman W 15-5 at S. Carolina (8) L 7-5 at S. Carolina (8) L 17-2 at S. Carolina (8) L 6-1 Clemson W 11-10 at Clemson W 4-1 Florida (5) W 5-2 Florida (5) L 12-1 Florida (5) L 10-1 Miss. State (21) W 5-1 Miss. State (21) L 6-0 Miss. State (21) W 6-3 at Ga. Tech (4) L 12-2 at Ole Miss (21) L 4-3 5-4 (11) at Ole Miss (21) L at Ole Miss (21) W 6-3 &Ga. Tech (6) W 11-8 at Alabama (13) L 5-3 at Alabama (13) W 4-3 at Alabama (13) L 11-9 Vanderbilt W 4-3 Vanderbilt L 6-5 Vanderbilt W 6-2 Western Carolina L 2-1 Auburn L 5-4 Auburn W 7-5 Auburn W 10-4 UNC-Asheville W 4-2 10-6(11) at Winthrop W 16-3 at Tennessee (11) L at Tennessee (11) L 18-2 at Tennessee (11) W 4-1 (National Ranking) ^Marietta, East Cobb Complex; %LeClair Classic, Greenville, N.C.; *Applebee’s Park, &Turner Field, Atlanta;
2006 College World Series Team Overall Record: 47-23 SEC Record: 18-12 Head Coach: David Perno UNC-Greensboro W 7-6(11) UNC-Greensboro W 9-8 UNC-Greensboro W 7-3 San Diego (8) W 1-0 San Diego (8) W 3-1 San Diego (8) W 9-8 @Atlanta Braves L 10-1 at Southern Cal W 3-2 at Southern Cal L 9-5 at Southern Cal L 12-11 Wofford W 11-8 Louisville W 8-1
Louisville W 13-5 Louisville W 11-0 Kennesaw State W 11-3 Western Carolina W 11-0 Alabama L 4-1 Alabama L 5-3 Alabama W 6-4 ^Ga. State W 14-7 at Arkansas (11) W 2-0 at Arkansas (11) W 8-7 at Arkansas (11) L 5-4(10) Clemson (9) W 12-11(10) at Clemson (9) L 10-7 Ole Miss L 6-4 Ole Miss L 11-10 Ole Miss L 11-4 Gardner-Webb W 9-4 at Miss. State (3) L 15-5 at Miss. State (3) W 6-1 at Miss. State (3) W 4-2 at Ga. Tech (14) L 8-2 at Vanderbilt (18) W 9-7 at Vanderbilt (18) L 5-4 at Vanderbilt (18) L 11-3 Mercer W 14-2 Tennessee L 7-4(11) Tennessee W 3-0 Tennessee L 6-4 Western Carolina L 7-5 Ga. Tech (8) W 12-6 at Florida W 7-0 at Florida W 9-3 at Florida W 9-6 South Carolina (12) W 8-4 South Carolina (12) W 7-5 South Caroliina (12) W 7-4 &Ga. Tech (15) W 5-4(11) at Auburn W 10-7 at Auburn W 4-3 at Auburn W 9-4 =Kennesaw State W 8-7 Kentucky (7) W 10-9 Kentucky (7) L 8-3 Kentucky (7) W 4-0 *Vanderbilt L 9-4 *Kentucky (10) W 16-10 *South Carolina W 16-10 *Vanderbilt W 5-4 *Vanderbilt L 11-1(7) NCAA Athens Regional -Sacred Heart W 11-0 -Florida State L 6-4 -Jacksonville W 15-8 -Florida State W 7-1 -Florida State W 3-2 NCAA Athens Super Regional +South Carolina (15) L 15-6 +South Carolina (15) W 11-5 +South Carolina (15) W 11-6 College World Series $Rice (1) L 6-4 $Oregon State (4) L 5-3 (National Ranking) @Exhibition, Orlando, Fla.; ^Marietta, East Cobb; &Turner Field, Atlanta; =State Mutual Stadium, Rome; *SEC Tourn., Hoover, Ala.; -NCAA Athens Regional; +NCAA Athens Super Regional; $College World Series, Omaha, Neb.
2007 Overall Record: 23-33 SEC Record: 11-19 Head Coach: David Perno Oregon State (15) L 10-8 Oregon State (15) L 7-3 Oregon State (15) L 6-2 @ Mercer W 6-5 Purdue W 9-0 Purdue L 5-0
The 2006 College World Series Team: Front (L to R): Nick DeSilvio, Gordon Beckham, Brent Hallman, Trevor Holder, Justin Holloway, David Thoms, Michael Henson, Jason Leaver, Ben Jeffers, Nathan Moreau, Student Trainer Camille Cole; Row 2: Iain Sebastian, Blake Cannady, Matt Olson, Joe Billick, Joshua Fields, Ryan Peisel, Zak Kesler, Miles Starr, Stephen Dodson, Mitchell Odom, Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeremy Heffner; Row 3: Student Manager Trey Henson, Student Manager Jonathan Paulish, Student Manager Nick Holland, Student Asst. Coach Derek Smith, Asst. Coach Doug Sisson, Head Coach David Perno, Vol. Asst. Coach Jason Eller, Assoc. Head Coach Roger Williams, Dir. Baseball Operations Brian Jester, Head Athletic Trainer Mike Dillon, Student Athletic Trainer Grant Trotter; Row 4: Bobby Felmy, Matt Robbins, Jason Fellows, Joey Side, Jason Jacobs, Kyle Keen, Josh Morris, Mickey Westphal, Brooks Brown, Rip Warren, Adam McDaniel, Jonathan Wyatt, Matthew Dunn Purdue Winthrop Southern Cal Southern Cal Southern Cal Kennesaw State Gardner-Webb Gardner-Webb Gardner-Webb Western Carolina Auburn (20) Auburn (20) Auburn (20) Mercer @ Tennessee @ Tennessee @ Tennessee Furman Florida Florida Florida Clemson (18) @ Clemson (18) @ Ole Miss (20)
W W L L L L W L L L W W W W L L L W L L L L L L
2-0 7-6 4-3 4-2 7-6(10) 3-2 12-1 6-2(17) 4-1 3-1 4-3 3-2 6-2 9-3 4-3 10-2 11-5 17-1 7-5 9-1 3-2(11) 4-2 11-10 9-8(13)
@ Ole Miss (20) W @ Ole Miss L Savannah State W @ Alabama W @ Alabama L @ Alabama L @ Ga. Tech L Arkansas (9) W Arkansas (9) L Arkansas (9) L &Ga. Tech W @ Western Carolina W @ Kentucky L @ Kentucky W @ Kentucky L Wofford W Vanderbilt (1) L Vanderbilt (1) W Vanderbilt (1) L Ga. Tech (24) W Miss. State (13) L Miss. State (13) W Miss. State (13) W @ South Carolina (7) L
4-3 9-0 1-0 4-1 7-6 5-3 8-2 6-1 7-6(10) 9-3 10-7 12-7 8-7(12) 9-3 13-5 12-6 8-5 7-0 15-4 9-4 4-2 2-1 (7) 5-3 (7) 13-3
@ South Carolina (7) W @ South Carolina (7) L
6-4 14-13
(National Ranking) &Turner Field, Atlanta
2008 College World Series Team CWS Finalist SEC Champions Overall Record: 45-25-1 SEC Record: 20-9-1 Head Coach: David Perno Arizona (1) W 9-7 Arizona (1) L 7-1 Arizona (1) L 9-8 @ Atlanta Braves L 8-0 vs. ~Oregon St. (12) L 6-4 vs. ~Oregon St. (12) W 10-5 vs. ~Oregon St. (12) L 5-4 Jacksonville St. W 19-1 Memphis W 8-1 Memphis W 8-2 Memphis L 7-6 at Fla. State (3) W 13-10
CWS Finalists & SEC Champions
The 2008 College World Series Finalists: Front Row (sitting l-r): Adam Fuller, Carson Schilling, Evan Tieles, Jeff Bissell, Michael Demperio, Robbie O’Bryan, Steve Esmonde. 2nd Row: Michael Tankovich – student trainer, Brian Vance – student manager, Tyler Sanders – student manager, Jonathan Paulish – student manager, Drew Haggard, Justin Grimm, Ryan Woolley, Dean Weaver, Justin Earls, Lyle Allen, Whitney Bass – student trainer. 3rd Row: Head Coach David Perno, Ryan Peisel, Gordon Beckham, Stephen Ochs, Bryce Massanari, Alex McRee, John Herman, Matt Cerione, Joey Lewis, Rich Poythress, Asst. Coach Jason Eller, Asst. Coach Brady Wiederhold, Volunteer Coach Justin Holmes, Athletic Trainer Mike Dillon. Top Row: Jake Crane, Matt Olson, Jason Leaver, Nick Montgomery, Joshua Fields, Brent Hallman, Stephen Brock, Stephen Dodson, Nathan Moreau, Trevor Holder, Miles Starr, David Thoms, Will Harvil, Director of Baseball Operations Brian Jester, Strength and Conditioning Coach Jeremy Heffner
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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2008 All-CWS Team Gordon Beckham
at Fla. State (3) at Arkansas (21) at Arkansas (21) at Arkansas (21) Western Carolina Alabama A&M Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee at Kennesaw St. Kennesaw St. at Miss. State at Miss. State at Miss. State Clemson (17) at Clemson (17) South Carolina (9) South Carolina (9) South Carolina (9) Winthrop at Ga. Tech (10) Kentucky (9) Kentucky (9) Kentucky (9) East Tenn. St. Ga. State at LSU at LSU at LSU Kennesaw St. at Florida at Florida at Florida Ole Miss (25) Ole Miss (25) Ole Miss (25) Ga. Tech (25) at Vanderbilt (16) at Vanderbilt (16) at Vanderbilt (16) &Ga. Tech (25) Alabama Alabama Alabama *Ole Miss *Alabama
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L L W W W W W W L W L L W W W W W W W L L W W W W W W W T W W L L W L W L L W W W L W L L L
8-3 5-1 15-11 13-2 8-3 18-3 6-2 3-2 4-3(10) 12-5 8-6 3-2(10) 5-1 5-3(10) 11-3 6-4 1-0 5-3 4-2 5-1 9-4 3-2 13-4 6-4 9-8 7-5 6-3 9-8 10-10(12) 6-2 7-4 7-2 7-2 5-4 9-4 11-4 11-1 13-7 4-2(10) 12-10 3-2 17-13 5-4 16-13 4-1 5-2
NCAA Athens Regional -Lipscomb L 10-7 -Louisville W 9-8 -Lipscomb W 14-3 -Ga. Tech W 8-0 -Ga. Tech W 18-6 NCAA Athens Super Regional +N.C. State (15) W 11-4 +N.C. State (15) L 10-6 +N.C. State (15) W 17-8 College World Series $Miami (1) W 7-4 $Stanford (7) W 4-3 $Stanford (7) W 10-8 College World Series Finals $Fresno State (8) W 7-6 $Fresno State (8) L 19-10 $Fresno State (8) L 6-1
Miss. State (25) Miss. State (25) Miss. State (25) Wright State @ Tennessee @ Tennessee @ Tennessee Clemson (17) @ Clemson (17) LSU (2) LSU (2) LSU (2) Winthrop Winthrop @ Kentucky @ Kentucky @ Kentucky
W W W L W W W W W L W L L W W W W
5-3 4-0 10-6 8-5 12-6 11-9 4-3 6-5 4-2 8-4 10-8 7-5 7-4 13-2 7-4 7-4 5-4
Ga. Tech (10) Arkansas (5) Arkansas (5) Arkansas (5) Kennesaw State @ Jacksonville St. @ Ole Miss (11) @ Ole Miss (11) @ Ole Miss (11) Jacksonville St. Florida (17) Florida (17) Florida (17) Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt &Ga. Tech (7)
L W W L W L W L L L L L L L L W W
11-6 4-3 4-3 2-0 11-7 9-7 6-3 10-8 6-1 16-8 10-9(11) 7-6 10-8 10-2 9-2 4-3 7-5
@ South Carolina L 7-2 @ South Carolina L 7-4 @ South Carolina L 6-1 *Ole Miss (7) W 6-3 *Arkansas (20) W 2-1 16-0(10) *LSU (2) L *LSU (2) L 3-2(7) NCAA Tallahassee Regional -Ohio State W 24-8 -Florida State (6) L 8-2 -Ohio State L 13-6 (National Ranking) &Turner Field, Atlanta; *SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala.; -NCAA Tallahassee Regional, Tallahassee, Fla.
(National Ranking) @Exhibition, Orlando, Fla.; ~PGE Park, Portland, Ore; &Turner Field, Atlanta; *SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala.; -NCAA Athens Regional; +NCAA Athens Super Regional; $College World Series, Omaha, Neb.
2009 Overall Record: 38-24 SEC Record: 15-15 Head Coach: David Perno Youngstown State W 15-2 Youngstown State W 14-0 Youngstown State W 12-8 Presbyterian W 8-1 Presbyterian W 11-4 @ Arizona W 11-5 @ Arizona W 12-5 @ Arizona W 10-5 Wofford W 13-6 Quinnipiac W 7-0 Quinnipiac W 19-6 Quinnipiac W 7-2 Le Moyne W 13-5 LeMoyne W 12-0 @ Alabama L 9-5 @ Alabama L 11-5 @ Alabama W 10-8 @ Ga. State W 11-6
2009 Freshman All-American Colby May
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Annual Final Record 122 YEARS OF GEORGIA BASEBALL OVERALL: 2,016-1,492-23 SEC: 699-767-3
SEC OVERALL YEAR W-L-T W-L-T COACH 1886 2-0 1887 no record available 1888 no record available 1889-91 no records available 1892 no record available 1893 no record available 1894 no record available 1895 no record available Hugh Jennings 1896 3-1 Hugh Jennings 1897 10-5 Hugh Jennings 1898 5-5 Hugh Jennings 1899 7-6 Hugh Jennings 1900 no record available P.E. Hall 1901 no record available M.M. Dickinson 1902 7-5-1 W.A. Reynolds 1903 6-4 W.A. Reynolds 1904 9-7 M.M. Dickinson 1905 9-7 M.M. Dickinson 1906 12-9 Tommy Stouch 1907 no record available Tommy Stouch %1908 20-2 Hammond Johnson 1909 no record available W.J. Lewis 1910 no record available Frank B. Anderson 1911 17-5 Frank B. Anderson 1912 15-6-2 Frank B. Anderson 1913 18-6-1 Frank B. Anderson 1914 19-6 Joe Bean 1915 14-10-1 Joe Bean 1916 no record available Joe Bean 1917 no record available J.G. Henderson 1918 no record available Glen Colby %1919 16-4-2 H.J. Stegeman 1920 15-9 H.J. Stegeman 1921 19-8-3 W.P. White 1922 24-6-1 W.P. White 1923 19-10-1 W.P. White 1924 21-7 W.P. White 1925 21-11 W.P. White 1926 21-8 W.P. White 1927 19-11 W.P. White 1928 18-6-1 W.P. White 1929 13-8 W.P. White 1930 15-8 W.P. White 1931 11-10 W.P. White 1932 11-4 W.P. White +1933 8-1 12-3-1 W.P. White 1934 7-4 9-10-1 Vernon Smith 1935 4-4 8-10 Vernon Smith 1936 3-5 9-11 Vernon Smith 1937 2-8 5-12 Vernon Smith 1938 5-3 16-10 J.V. Sikes 1939 5-4 13-6-1 J.V. Sikes 1940 9-1 15-5 J.V. Sikes 1941 8-2 17-6 J.V. Sikes 1942 6-2 12-7 J.V. Sikes 1943 1-3 1-10 J.B. Whitworth Note: Georgia did not field a team in 1944 or 1945. 1946 8-4 18-10 J.V. Sikes 1947 4-11 10-18 J.V. Sikes 1948 9-8 16-10 Charley Trippi 1949 11-7 18-8 Charley Trippi 1950 10-6 18-10-1 Jim Whatley 1951 6-11 12-13 Nolan Richardson 1952 6-9 11-11-1 Jim Whatley +1953 12-4 23-5 Jim Whatley +1954 11-4 16-9 Jim Whatley @1955 12-4 16-11 Jim Whatley 1956 10-5 16-7 Jim Whatley 1957 10-5 15-10 Jim Whatley 1958 10-8 15-11 Jim Whatley 1959 8-12 11-18 Jim Whatley 1960 6-10 8-14 Jim Whatley 1961 10-8 11-12 Jim Whatley 1962 7-7 8-10 Jim Whatley 1963 10-8 14-13 Jim Whatley 1964 5-9 9-11 Jim Whatley
CAPTAIN C.E. Morris T.M.Cunningham A.O. Halsey A.O. Halsey Lindsey Halsey W.L. Kemp Fred Morris G.W. Price A.J. McBride, Jr. Marion DuBose Sandy Beaver M.M. Dickinson M.M. Dickinson Frank B. Anderson A.R. Sullivan A.R. Sullivan John A. Brown Frank Martin Claude Derrick James Lucas Paul L. Bartlett Cliff Brannen Bob McWhorter Rucker Ginn John Henderson Horace Clements N.L. Gillis G.H. Westbrook Whitey Davis Claude Satterfield W.H. Magnum W.P. Cody George Clark Josh Watson J.D. Thomason Nolen Richardson George Johnson Chick Shiver Glenn Chafin Harry Gorman Cliff McGaughey Vernon Smith Buster Mott Wendell Sullivan Cy Grant Henry Wagnon Alf Anderson Joe Gerson Carroll Thomas Billy Mims Joe Killian Clarence Welch Charles Anderson Charley Trippi Jim Gatewood Chub Jenkins Howard Johnson Billy Henderson Charles Kell Jim Umbricht Nathan Williams Bobby Sherrer Reggie Andrews Sonny Saye Jim Callaway Wayne Minshew Don Sparrow Tommy Lewis Phil Ashe Joey Miller B. Cheek and J.Templeton Larry Thompson
2009 Team Captain Trevor Holder
YEAR 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 @1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 #1987 1988 1989 $1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 +@2001 2002 2003 +~2004
SEC W-L-T 4-10 7-6 5-12 6-8 9-8 7-9 8-8 4-12 7-8 3-13 11-4 7-16 9-14 11-12 11-11 9-10 8-15 12-10 11-9 7-14-1 11-11 14-13 18-8 11-16 15-11 18-9 7-19 12-11 10-18 9-19 9-17 8-21 8-22 8-21 8-20-1 14-15 20-10 15-15 10-20 19-11
OVERALL W-L-T 12-13 12-10 8-19 11-15 15-14 17-14 14-18 12-22 13-16 10-18 21-15-1 21-27 22-24 30-19 24-18 33-12-1 23-23 28-19 29-19 25-23-1 33-23 35-24 42-21 29-28 37-25 52-19 27-31 35-25 30-29 22-35 29-29 24-30 28-27 24-30 25-30-1 32-26 47-22 32-29 29-26 45-23
COACH Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Jim Whatley Roy Umstattd Roy Umstattd Roy Umstattd Roy Umstattd Roy Umstattd Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Steve Webber Robert Sapp Robert Sapp Robert Sapp Ron Polk Ron Polk David Perno David Perno David Perno
2005
12-17
30-25
David Perno
~2006
18-12
47-23
David Perno
2007 +@~2008 2009
11-19 20-9-1 15-15
23-33 45-25-1 38-24
David Perno David Perno David Perno
CAPTAIN Tommy Reid Bob O’Callaghan Bobby Etter Spratt Bullock Kit Bradshaw Tom Cannon Mike Harrelson J. Carter and S. Fillon Jim Turner Billy Griffith Phil Baker Larry Littleton Chuck Fore Alan O’Neal Bubba Chrismer Rodney Bellamy Bob White Mike Wirth Glen Davis Rick Fuentes Marty Brown Paul Somogye Pete Freeman Pat Swift Roger Miller Jeff Cooper Doug Radziewicz Terry Childers John Yselonia Travis Hawkins Todd Crane Pete Arenas Andy Osbolt A.Osbolt, Lance Shannon Chris Crawford Matt Steele/Josh Dorminy Tony Burchett/Andy Neufeld Bill Sharpton/Adam Swann David Coffey Justin Holmes, Paul Lubrano, Clint Sammons, Matt Woods Johnny Dobbs, Bobby Felmy, Michael Hyle, Sean Ruthven, Josh Smith, Will Startup Jason Jacobs Mickey Westphal Jonathan Wyatt Overall: Ryan Peisel Trevor Holder, Rich Poythress
%Southern Champions + Southeastern Conference Champion @Southeastern Conference Eastern Division Champion #NCAA Northeast Regional Champion, NCAA College World Series Team $NCAA Northeast Regional Champion, NCAA College World Series Champion +@SEC Overall and Eastern Division Champion; NCAA Athens Regional and Super Regional Champion; NCAA College World Series Team +~SEC Overall Co-Champion, SEC Eastern Division Champion; NCAA Athens Regional and Atlanta Super Regional Champion; NCAA College World Series Team ~NCAA Athens Regional and Super Regional Champion; NCAA College World Series Team
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Excellence In Academics ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER
The Athletic Association is proud of its $7.2 million Rankin M. Smith, Sr., Academic Achievement Center. The 31,000-square foot center serves the needs of more than 500 student-athletes at Georgia with tutorial rooms, conference rooms, counselors’ offices, computer labs and teaching space. There is also a lecture hall, student lounge and a large banquet area. Adjacent to several athletic venues, the Academic Achievement Center is convenient for student-athlete access. Each of the 80 computer work stations are equipped with multimedia capabilities and high-resolution monitors and graphics and network cards. The computer lab has access to the highest-quality network and scanners. The University of Georgia enjoys a rich tradition of academic achievement among its athletic programs. UGA has long experienced excellence on the playing field and in the classroom. Through the years, the Athletic Association’s academic staff has developed programs to address all aspects of a student-athlete’s collegiate experience -- academic achievement, personal development and career planning and placement.
Student Services
The primary emphasis of the Student Services staff is to assist UGA student-athletes to achieve their personal goals by ensuring that they earn a degree, by providing opportunities for personal growth, and by offering guidance in making career and employment decisions.The response to the career planning service has been especially positive. Southeastern employers in both the private and public sectors seek student-athletes as employees because of good work habits acquired through athletics and their ability to manage time wisely. 2009 Bulldog graduate Jonathan Wyatt was a starting outfielder on Georgia’s 2004 and 2006 College World Series teams.
UGA Athletic Director Damon Evans with Academic Honor Roll member and 2008 MLB first round draft pick Gordon Beckham.
2009 Bulldog graduate Trevor Holder was a starting pitcher on Georgia’s 2006 and 2008 College World Series teams.
2009 Bulldog graduate Ryan Peisel was the starting third baseman on Georgia’s 2006 and 2008 College World Series teams.
POINTS OF PRIDE FOR GEORGIA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES
59 Postgraduate Scholarship recipients since 1965 54 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-Americans since 1960 8 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year Winners since 1960 9 NCAA Top 8 Award Winners since 1984 7 SEC Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athletes of the Year since 1986 3 NCAA Woman of the Year national winners since 1997 3 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award winners since 1986
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CHAMPS/Life Skills Georgia A Leader in CHAMPS/Life Skills
The CHAMPS/Life Skills program was developed by the National As-
sociation of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) to help student-athletes broaden their horizons beyond the classroom and fields
The baseball team has helped build houses with Habitat for Humanity.
of competition. Recently, Georgia was recognized by NACDA for its outstanding implementation of the CHAMPS/ Life Skills program which is directed by Robert Miles. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program focuses on five components that UGA emphasizes in the growth of and development of student-athletes: A Commitment to Athletic Excellence:
Robert Miles Director CHAMPS/Life Skills
This ensures that each student-athlete will be provided facilities, coaching and support services that will enable each to excel in a broad program of sports. A Commitment to Personal Development: This ensures that each student-athlete in the CHAMPS/Life Skills program will be provided opportunities to focus on personal growth issues such as values clarification, goal setting, fiscal responsiblity, decision making and stress management. A Commitment to Service: This is our challenge to student-athletes to give back to communities and individuals who are in need. With a clearly defined program of service, our student-athletes have opportunities to develop the foundation for a lifelong commitment to volunteerism.
The Bulldogs made several trips to the Omaha Home For Boys during the 2008 CWS.
A Commitment to Career Development: This places a priority on preparing for life after athletics. The program acquaints studentathletes with the job serach process, provides networking opportunities and ultimately assists with job placement. A Commitment to Leadership Development: This places an emphasis on programs and services that maximize student involvement and allows student-athletes to develop leadership skills. Student-athletes are encouraged to transfer the leadership training learned through athletic participation into all aspects of campus life. Georgia freshman Chance Veazey got a Bulldog sendoff from his teammates when he transferred from St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
The Bulldogs chat with the fans at an annual “Meet The Team” day at Foley Field.
The Bulldogs hold a free skills clinic for kids each year at Foley Field.
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Excellence In Facilities GEORGIA BASEBALL UTILIZES MODERN WEIGHT ROOM AND ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM
The University of Georgia Athletic Association prides
itself on providing an environment that fosters studentathlete welfare and enhances the overall student-athlete experience. Georgia’s athletic facilities are among the best in the nation. Recent upgrades include an Olympic sports weight training facility that opened in 2007 as well as an expanded athletic training room at Foley Field. The weight room is now unsurpassed in serving the strength and conditioning needs of student-athletes. The expanded training facility includes whirlpools, saunas and a state-of-the-art therapy pool with underwater treadmill which is part of the rehabilitation center.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AWARDS
Since the 2003-04 season, the Georgia baseball program has honored the top baseball studentathletes (one hitter and one pitcher) who strongly exemplify the characteristics of the off-season train training program. The critieria they must exhibit includes an outstanding work ethic, commitment, discipline and determination throughout the off-season.
FOLEY FIELD TRAINING ROOM
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Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Hitter Kyle Keen Jake Crane Bobby Felmy not awarded Matt Olson Peter Verdin Peter Verdin
Pitcher Chris Webb Johnny Dobbs Adam McDaniel not awarded Joshua Fields Trevor Holder Alex McRee
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Excellence In Facilities
EAST CAMPUS VILLAGE UGA’s East Campus Village complex, which cost nearly $100 million and opened in 2004, features four residence halls and the East Village Commons. Rooms in the halls are fully furnished and full of amenities. The halls holds up to 1,200 students in two- and four-bedroom suites with private baths. Each student has a private bedroom and bathroom. Living at the “ECV” combines the comforts of apartment living with the convenience of being on campus. A common area in each suite includes a living room large enough for a big screen television and the kitchen includes a refrigerator as big as the one you left at home. Adjacent to the housing area, a dining hall is open along with a five-level parking deck too. The complex also houses a restaurant, a gourmet coffee shop, a specialty deli and an ice cream shop. The complex is within walking distance of the Ramsey Student Center, the Georgia Museum of Art and the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall.
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President & Athletic Senior Staff Dr. Michael F. Adams President
Damon Evans Athletic Director
Dr. Michael F. Adams was named the 21st president of the University of Georgia on June 11, 1997. He immediately focused on securing UGA’s future as one of America’s premier public research universities. Widely recognized as a leader in higher education administration, Dr. Adams has held a number of significant leadership positions in intercollegiate athletics. He is chairman of the NCAA Executive Committee. A strategic plan, completed in 2001 at his direction, identified three themes for UGA’s growth in the first decade of the 21st century: Building the New Learning Environment, Maximizing Research Opportunities and Competing in a Global Economy. Under Dr. Adams’ leadership, student quality has risen steadily and the University of Georgia has been recognized as one of the nation’s very best public research universities for eight of the past 10 years by U.S. News & World Report. External funding for research, public service and instruction totals more than $200 million annually. Private giving to the university is at its highest level ever; UGA completed the Archway to Excellence Campaign on June 30, 2008 with more than $630 million. “The people of the state of Georgia deserve a flagship institution every bit as good as the citizens of Virginia or Michigan or California or North Carolina,” Dr. Adams said when he was named president. “I am committed to making the University of Georgia that kind of institution.”
University of Georgia football letterwinner and double degree holder Damon Evans was selected as Director of Athletics in December, 2003, and assumed duties officially on July 1, 2004. At the time, he was just 34, and one of the youngest athletic directors in the country. However, he had already established himself as an up-and-coming athletic administrator. Evans has received several honors including the Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal “40 Under 40 Award” for 2004, 2005 and 2007, the UGA Terry College of Business Award as the “Outstanding Young Alumnus,” and Sports Illustrated’s “101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports.” Today, Evans oversees a nationally recognized program with 21 intercollegiate sports teams involving more than 600 student-athletes, an $84 million budget and a 260 person staff. He is a member of several Southeastern Conference and NCAA committees, Chairman of the NCAA Division I Leadership Council, and is involved in volunteer and community service roles across the state of Georgia. He was born in Nebraska but spent much of his youth in Gainesville, Georgia where he graduated from Gainesville High School after a stellar career both athletically and academically. He is married to the former Kerri Budd of Atlanta, and they have two children, Cameron and Kennedy.
Frank Crumley
Dr. Carla Williams
Arthur Johnson
Alan Thomas
Claude Felton
Executive Assoc. AD (Finance & Business)
Sr. Assoc. AD (Student Services/SWA)
Assoc. AD (Internal Operations)
Assoc. AD (External Operations)
Assoc. AD (Sports Communications)
Craig White
Eric Baumgartner
Matt Brachowski
Glada Horvat
Charlie Whittemore
Assoc. AD (Sports & Operations) Baseball Administrator
Asst. AD (Compliance)
Asst. AD (Event Management)
Asst. AD (Academics/Eligibility)
Asst. AD (Facilities)
DID YOU KNOW?
UGA ranked first among national universities, both public and private, in payback ratio, according to the January 2009 issue of Smart Money magazine. The magazine, published by the Wall Street Journal, quantified the long-term value of education based on tuition costs and graduates’ earning power at different stages in their lives. UGA’s payback ratio is 338%. Jere Morehead Faculty Athletics Representative
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Dave Muia
Special Assistant to the Athletic Director 6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Endowment Program The UGAAthletic Scholarship Endowment Program represents a long-term resource for providing scholarships to Georgia student-athletes. The program allows friends and supporters of the Athletic Association to invest in the educational opportunities of UGA student-athletes. A gift to establish a scholarship provides income towards funding a scholarship each year and permanently memorializes the donor or any individual in whose honor the scholarship is named. A full scholarship is endowed through a gift of $150,000. For more information on the Athletic Scholarship Endowment Program, please contact the UGAA at 877-GA-DAWGS or via e-mail at gadawgs@sports.uga.edu. The Athletic Association embarked on the largest fundraising campaign in school history in the summer of 2001. The $60 million Investing in Champions campaign was part of UGA’s $500 million Archway
to Excellence Campaign. On June 30, 2008, the campaign surpassed its objective with $65.4 million in gifts and pledges collected for the three featured components; the Athletic General Endowment Fund, the Athletic Scholarship Endowment Program and Facility Enhancements and Special Projects. This campaign was essential for UGA to remain a leader in the world of collegiate athletics and to continue to provide our student-athletes with the necessary tools to compete at the highest levels in the classroom and on the playing field. All athletic scholarship endowment donors are invited to an annual dinner where they have the opportunity to connect with the receipient of their scholarship. The following scholarships have been established to benefit student-athletes on the baseball team:
Leon Farmer Scholarship Endowment Leon Farmer Jr., and Leon Farmer III, UGA alumni from Athens, have fully funded four scholarships for student-athletes in football, men’s basketball, baseball and gymnastics in memory of Leon “Sarge” Farmer, a popular UGA and Athens High ROTC instructor and founder of Leon Farmer and Company. 2003-04: Rip Warren 2004-05: Adam McDaniel 2005-06: Mickey Westphal 2006-07: Ryan Peisel 2007-08: Ryan Peisel 2008-09: Rich Poythress 2009-10: Levi Hyams
Ramsey Scholarships For Academic and Athletic Excellence The late Bernard B. Ramsey, UGA ’37, established the endowment of 10 athletic scholar scholarships which will be annually awarded to Georgia’s finest scholar-athletes. In addition to reflecting Mr. Ramsey’s unparalleld generosity to his alma mater, this gift is a tribute to Mr. Ramsey’s love and support of Georgia Athletics.
Frank D. Foley Sr. Baseball Scholarships An endowment established in 1993 and first awarded in 1995, it was set up by the late Frank D. Foley of Columbus and his wife, Sally, in memory of Mr. Foley’s father, Judge Frank D. Foley, for whom the Bulldog baseball stadium is named. Judge Foley was part of the 1908 Southern Championship team. A recognition plaque in honor of Foley and the recipients is on display at Foley Field. 1994-95: Chris Ciaccio 1995-96: Chris Hall 1996-97: Zack Frachiseur 1997-98: Chris Hays 1998-99: Chris Hays 1999-00: Mark Thornhill 2000-01: Mark Thornhill, Jon Armitage 2001-02: Jeffrey Carswell, Ryan Schuetz 2002-03: Chad Thornhill, Mickey Westphal 2003-04: Will Startup, Mickey Westphal 2004-05: Kyle Keen, Will Startup 2005-06: Kyle Keen, Jason Jacobs 2006-07: Jason Leaver, Jonathan Wyatt 2007-08: Jason Leaver, Matt Olson 2008-09: Jason Leaver, Matt Olson, Bryce Massanari 2009-10: Chase Davidson, Colby May William K. Holmes Endowment An endowment by Bill Holmes of Dublin, Ga., who is a long-time Bulldog supporter and UGA alumnus. 1996-97: Matt Hanson 1997-98: Chris Crawford 1998-99: Chris Crawford 1999-00: Josh Hudson 2000-01: Doc Brooks 2001-02: Jon Armitage 2002-03: Jon Armitage
2003-04: Kyle Keen 2004-05: Michael Hyle 2005-06: Joshua Fields 2006-07: Joshua Fields 2007-08: Joshua Fields 2008-09: Dean Weaver 2009-10: Michael Palazzone
2003-04: Chad Thornhill 2005-06: Adam McDaniel
2004-05: Joey Carroll 2006-10: n/a
The Turner Family Endowments An endowment by Jack, Nancy and son, Jimmy Turner, of Athens, Ga. Jack, a former UGA lettermen in baseball and basketball, is a volunteer chairman of the Athletic Scholarship Endowment Program. 2001-02: Adam Swann 2003-04: Clint Sammons 2005-06: Bobby Felmy 2007-10: n/a
2002-03: Clint Sammons 2004-05: Josh Smith 2006-07: Gordon Beckham
Coach Jim Whatley Baseball Scholarship An endowment established in memory of the late Coach Jim Whately, who served as the Bulldog coach for 25 seasons (1950, ’52-75). He ranks as the second winningest baseball coach in school history with 336 victories. 2001-02: David Coffey 2003-04: Sean Ruthven 2005-06: Rip Warren 2007-08: Stephen Dodson 2009-10: Justin Grimm
2002-03: David Coffey 2004-05: Sean Ruthven 2006-07: Adam McDaniel 2008-09: Trevor Holder
Group Endowment: Mark Saber Baseball Scholarship A group endowment established by family and friends in memory of Mark Saber who played on the 1974-1975 Georgia baseball team and passed away in 1983. This endowment became fully funded in 2002, and the first recipient was named in 2003. 2003-04: Ryan Pittmon 2004-05: Josh Morris 2005-06: Josh Morris 2009-10: Alex McRee
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2006-07: Matt Robbins 2007-08: Nathan Moreau 2008-09: Alex McRee
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About UGA University News
Student Scholastic Achievement
2008 Freshmen: 4,799
Total Average SAT Score: 1237 Average GPA: 3.8
HOPE Scholarship: 97 percent of in-state freshmen earned the HOPE Scholarship
Honors Pogram: 2,200, including 510 freshmen
Freshmen Honors SAT Score: 1456; GPA: 4.05
*Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly Jan. 27, 1785, in Savannah, UGA is America’s first state chartered university and the birthplace of the American system of public higher education. *UGA received a total of $137.3 million in research awards, grants and contracts for fiscal year 2008. Research expenditures in FY08 totaled $350.3 million. *In 2008, UGA concluded the largest and most successful fund-raising effort in its 223-year history when the Archway to Excellence campaign ended with a total of $653.6 million. The campaign, which far exceeded its $500 million goal, focused on building the University’s endowment to support major academic goals and meet educational needs of students and faculty. *Kiplinger’s magazine ranked UGA fourth on its list of best values among 100 public colleges and universities. *UGA ranked 20th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 list of the 50 top public universities in America. The rankings are based on such factors as academic reputation, student retention, faculty resources, student selectivity and financial resources. *The Wall Street Journal included UGA among 16 “Hot Schools” that are drawing increased attention from students and families because of cost, safety and academic quality advantages.
Rhodes Scholars: 21 overall, 6 since 1996
*UGA students have wireless access to the Internet through a wireless system network called Personal Access Wireless/Walkup System (PAWS). The system, which covers several “zones,” allows students and other authorized users to use their Web browsers, check e-mail or use other Internet-enabled applications with laptop computers.
Leadership for Georgia
*The University’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication administers the Peabody Awards program. Often cited as the most prestigious award in electronic media, the Peabody Awards recognize excellence, distinguished achievement and meritorious service by radio and television networks, stations, cable television organizations, producing organizations and individuals. The Peabody archives, housed at UGA, contain some of the best radio and television programs produced in the last six decades. *UGA is a national leader in study abroad, ranking 5th among the top 20 research institutions. Nearly 30 percent of UGA undergraduates are involved in some form of international education each year. *UGA is both a land grant and sea grant institution, and is home to the State Botanical Garden and the Georgia Museum of Art, designated by the Georgia General Assembly as the state’s official botanical garden, art museum and natural history museum.
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About UGA UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA QUICK FACTS
Founded: January 27, 1785, by the Georgia General Assembly; UGA is the first state-chartered university in America. Location: Athens, Ga. (Clarke County), about 60 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Size: Main campus: 380 buildings on 615 acres. Enrollment: (Fall Semester 2008) Total: 34,180 Male: 42%; Female: 58% Schools and Colleges: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forest Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine Academic offerings: 22 Baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 Master’s degrees in 123 fields 19 Educational Specialist degrees; 4 Doctoral degrees in 89 areas Professional d e g r e e s i n l a w, pharmacy and veterinary medicine More than 170 Study Abroad and exchange programs
Dan Amos, CEO of AFLAC Bill Anderson, country music Hall of Fame artist
Tate Center Expansion: Completed in May of 2009, one of the latest projects on campus is the $58.2 million Tate Center expansion.
Notable Georgia Alumni
W. Randall “Randy” Jones, CEO of Capital Publishing Inc. and founder of Worth magazine
James Blanchard, former CEO and chairman,
Pat Mitchell, director of the Paley Center for Media in
Synovus Financial Corp.
New York City
The late D.W. Brooks, founder of Gold Kist
Julie Moran, former ABC sports reporter and host of
Chef Alton Brown, host of Food Network’s “Good
“Entertainment Tonight”
Eats”
Deborah Noraville, television journalist
A.D. “Pete” Correll, retired board chairman and
Billy Payne, president and CEO of the Atlanta Com-
CEO of Georgia-Pacific Corp.
mittee for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games
Charlayne Hunter-Gault, international journalist
Sonny Perdue, Governor of Georgia
Phil Gramm, former U.S. Senator, Texas.
Deborah Roberts, ABC News producer
John Huey, editor-in-chief of Time, Inc.
Hines Ward, star receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers
M. Douglas Ivester, former chairman and past
and MVP of Super Bowl XL
president of Coca-Cola
Philip Lee Williams, novelist
W. Thomas Johnson, retired president, CNN
Stuart Woods, novelist
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Quick Facts & Travel 2010 BULLDOG TRAVEL PLANS
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Location: Athens, Ga. Enrollment: 34,180 Founded: 1785 Colors: Red and Black Nickname: Bulldogs Conference: SEC Mascot: UGA VI (English Bulldog) President: Dr. Michael Adams (David Lipscomb ’70) Athletic Director: Damon Evans (Georgia ’93) Faculty Rep./Athletics: Jere Morehead (Georgia ’80)
BASEBALL COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: David Perno (Georgia ’91) Record at Georgia/Overall: 289-208-1 (8)/Same Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coordinator: Jason Eller Asst. Coach/Pitching: Brady Wiederhold Volunteer Coach: Justin Holmes Dir. of Baseball Operations: Kris Edge Office Phone/Fax: (706) 542-7971/583-8235 Baseball Secretary: Shirley Toney Best Time To Contact Coaches: Mornings
PROGRAM HISTORY
Oldest Sport on Campus: Began in 1886 All-Time Program Record: 2,016-1,492-23 National Championships: 1 (1990) College World Series App.: 6 (1987-90-01-04-06-08) NCAA Regional Appearances: 10 (1953-87-90-92-0102-04-06-08-09) SEC Titles: 6 (1933-53-54-2001-04-08) SEC Tournament Appearances: 18
2010 PREVIEW/2009 REVIEW
Returning Starters for 2009: 4 (Pos.), 10 (Pitchers) Lettermen Returning/Lost: 19/14 Newcomers: 15 2009 Record: 38-24, 15-15 SEC; NCAA Tallahassee Regional (1-2)
FOLEY FIELD
Home Field: Foley Field (3,291), Natural Grass LF: 350; LC: 370; CF: 404; RC: 365; RF: 314
SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS
Website Address: www.georgiadogs.com Office/Fax: (706) 542-1621/9339 Director of Sports Communications: Claude Felton Assoc. Directors: Tim Hix, Christopher Lakos, Mike Mobley Asst. Directors: Steve Colquitt, Leland Barrow, Tanner Tedeschi, Ben Beaty Publications/System Coordinator: Karlene Lawrence Office Manager: Karen Huff Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1472, Athens, Ga. 30603
KEY PHONE NUMBERS
Baylor/Duke (Feb. 19-21) Courtyard by Marriott 101 Washington St. Waco, Texas (254) 752-8686
LSU (April 2-4) The Cook Center 3848 W. Lakeshore Dr. Baton Rouge, La. (225) 383-2665
Alabama (March 3) Hyatt Place - Hoover 2980 Hawkins Parkway Birmingham, Ala. (205) 988-8444
Arkanas (April 16-18) Fairfield Inn & Suites 1043 Rieff St. Springdale, Ark. (479) 725-1800
Florida State (March 5-7) Hampton Inn & Suites 3388 Lonnbladh Rd. Tallahassee, Fla. (850) 574-4900
Vanderbilt (April 30-May 2) Hilton Garden Inn 412 Royal Parkway Nashville, Tenn. (615) 884-0088
Miss. State (March 26-28) Comfort Suites 801 Russell St. Starkville, Miss. (662) 324-9595
Florida (May 14-16) Hampton Inn 4225 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, Fla. (352) 371-4171
SEC Tournament (May 26-30) The Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham, Ala. (800) 476-7006
BASEBALL PROMOTIONS There will be numerous special promotion days and nights at Foley Field in 2010. Fan favorites include the annual “Meet The Team Day,” the Post-Game Free Skills Clinic and the chance to win cash and food during the games. In the past, the giveaways have included replica baseball jerseys, t-shirts, schedule magnets, posters, street signs, sunglasses, cups and team trading cards. Also, Foley Field continues to be a great place to celebrate your birthday. Contact Brenton Shiver at (706) 542-9039 to make a reservation to have your birthday party at one of the Bulldog home games this season.
Academic Counseling Office: (706) 542-1847 Athletic Director’s Office: (706) 542-9037 Ticket Office: (706) 542-1231 Baseball Office/Fax: (706) 542-7971/583-8235 Foley Field Press Box: (706) 542-6161/6162 Event Management: (706) 542-8274 Contact: Dave Williams (H): (706) 548-6009 Promotions: (706) 542-9039 Contact: Brenton Shiver Sports Information: (706) 542-1621 Contact: Christopher Lakos (C): (706) 714-2934 Email: clakos@sports.uga.edu
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Radio, Internet & Media Information GEORGIA BASEBALL ON THE INTERNET
Media can obtain all current information on Georgia Baseball by visiting its home page on the Internet. News on all Georgia sports, as well as links to the home pages of the University, the SEC and the NCAA can be found. Georgia fans that live outside the range of WMGZ-FM 97.7 can still follow Bulldog baseball games live by subscribing to UGAA’s official pay site GXtra. Follow the links for Live Audio and Gametracker features from Georgia’s homepage: www.georgiadogs.com. Note: In order to follow the broadcast/telecast, the pop-up blocker setting on your computer must be turned off.
GEORGIA BASEBALL ON THE RADIO
All Georgia baseball games including the postseason can be heard live on WMGZ 97.7 FM out of Eatonton, Ga. They will serve as the flagship station for Georgia Baseball this year. Each game will include the “David Perno Post-Game Show,” which airs about five minutes after each game. Also for the first time in school history, all SEC games and the Georgia Tech series will be available to all the affiliates on the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network from ISP Sports. Veteran sports reporter Jeff Dantzler returns for his 15th season as the lead baseball play-by-play announcer. Also, he handles play-by-play duties for Georgia women’s basketball. Throughout the season, Dantzler will be joined on the broadcasts by various members of the the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network from ISP Sports. If there is no radio coverage available in your area, you can sign up for GXtra to catch all Bulldog baseball games live on the internet. Follow the links for Live Audio and Gametracker features from Georgia’s homepage: www.georgiadogs.com.
MEDIA OUTLETS COVERING THE BULLDOGS ATHENS AREA Athens Banner-Herald P.O. Box 912 Athens, GA 30613 (706) 208-2240 Fax: 208-2246 David Ching, Sports Editor The Red & Black (Campus Newspaper) 123 N. Jackson St. Athens, GA 30613 (706) 433-3000 Fax: 433-3033 WGAU/WNGC Radio 850 Bobbin Mill Rd. Athens, GA 30610 (706) 549-1340 Fax: 546-0441 960 AM The Ref Radio 1010 Tower Place Bogart, GA 30622 (706) 549-6222 Fax: 353-1967 David Johnston, Sports Director WUOG Radio (Campus station) P.O. Box 2065 Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-7100 Fax: 542-0351 ATLANTA AREA Atlanta Journal-Constitution P.O. Box 4689 Atlanta, GA 30301 (404) 526-5331 Fax: 526-5977 AJC--Athens Office 1160 S. Milledge Ave. Athens GA 30606 (706) 543-9973 Fax: 543-0351 Tim Tucker, Sports Writer
Associated Press 500 Omni International Atlanta, GA 30335-0701 (404) 522-8971 Fax: 524-4639 Paul Newberry, Sports Writer ATLANTA TV STATIONS WAGA TV (Ch. 5) 1551 Briarcliff Rd. Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 898-0150 Fax: 898-0169 Ken Rodriguez, Anchor WSB TV (Ch. 2) 1601 W. Peachtree St., NE Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 897-7587 Fax: 897-7370 Zach Klein, Anchor WXIA TV (Ch. 11) 1611 W. Peachtree St., NE Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 873-9145 Fax: 873-0675 Fred Kalil, Anchor WGCL TV (Ch. 46) P.O. Box 98097 Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 325-4646 Fax: 248-0016 Gil Tyree, Anchor WNEG TV 100 Blvd. Toccoa, GA 30577 (706) 886-0032 Fax: 886-7033 Cody Chaffins, Sports Director Comcast Sports Southeast 2975 Courtyard Dr. Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 559-2300 Fax: 559-2418 Matt Stewart, Sports Director NATIONAL OUTLETS Baseball America www.baseballamerica.com 600 Duke St., P.O. Box 2089 Durham, N.C. 27702 (919) 682-9635 Fax: 682-2880 Aaron Fitt, John Manuel Collegiate Baseball www.collegiatebaseball.com P.O. Box 50566 Tucson, AZ 85703 (520) 623-4530 Fax: 624-5501 Lou Pavlovich Jr. USA Today Sports Weekly P.O. Box 398838 Miami Beach, Fla. 33239 (305) 604-3211 Fax: (786) 513-2612 Poll Line: 800-872-3410 (3799) Dana Heiss Grodin OTHER BASEBALL WEB SITES Southeastern Conference www.secsports.com National Collegiate Baseball Writers www.sportswriters.net Collegebaseball.Rivals.com Kendall Rogers SouthEastern Baseball Mark Etheridge www.sebaseball.rivals.com
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
The Georgia Sports Communications staff is pleased to assist you with your coverage of UGA Baseball. We will provide notes, statistics and scorecards, NCAA boxscores, fax and e-mail services. CREDENTIALS AND PARKING: All requests for working press, radio, television or photographer passes should be made to Christopher Lakos, Sports Communications, P.O. Box 1472, UGA, Athens, Ga., 30603-1472 as soon as possible prior to game day. Call (706) 542-1621, (Fax) 542-7993; E-Mail: clakos@ sports.uga.edu. All written requests should be made on official letterhead. Credentials may be picked up at the Will Call Window at the front gate of Foley Field. With ample parking available in the commuter lot behind left field, no parking passes are issued. INTERVIEWS AND PRACTICE: Please contact the Sports Communications office (706) 542-1621 for interview requests. Georgia players and coaches will be available after practices and games in their dugout following a brief cooling off period. The locker room is closed to the media. Most practices are open to the media. STILL AND TV PHOTOGRAPHERS: Accredited photographers will be allowed to shoot on the field. Photographers must stay outside the playing area and past each dugout. The areas in front of the dugout, inside the dugout and around home plate are off limits. TELEPHONES: Telephones in the press box for the working media are used on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only collect and credit card calls may be placed. If you need a phone line installed, please contact Dee Alexander of Bell South at (404) 829-0128. When ordering lines, the street address which should be given is Foley Field, 1 Rutherford Street, Athens, Ga., 30603. TELEVISION: A television box (Booth D) is located in the press box and camera platforms for home plate, high first base and centerfield positions are in place. Low first base and third base positions are on the field. TOBACCO POLICY: In keeping with UGAA policy, the entire seating area and press box of Foley Field has been designated as a tobacco-free area. VISITING RADIO: Two courtesy phone lines and one ISDN line are provided. The visiting radio team broadcasts from press box Booth B (First Base side).
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2010 Baseball Camps DIAMOND DOG SUMMER AND HOLIDAY BASEBALL CAMPS
Directed by the University of Georgia head baseball coach David
Perno and camp coordinator Kris Edge, the summer of 2010 as well as in mid-December each year offer an opportunity to receive elite instruc-
tion with a positive approach in
covering all areas of the game of baseball. The fundamentals
and instructional programs
have been developed by Coach Perno and his staff.
With capacity of each
camp limited, there is an excel-
lent coach-to-player ratio. This allows each player to receive the most efficient instruction possible from the staff. It is our goal to have the best
coach-to-player ratio of any baseball camp in operation
and to assist each player to improve to his highest level of ability. We want each player
to leave the camp feeling that he is a better baseball player.
Registration and information for all individual camps can
be accessed through www.georgiadogs.com (click on Fan Zone/ Camps).
FACILITIES
All camp activities will be held at Foley Field, home of the University
of Georgia Bulldogs.
2009 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS Elite “Top Dawg” Camp
July 6-8 (ages 15-18)
games, indoor hitting cages behind the third base dugout, outdoor bull-
Future College Prospect Camp
July 9-11 (ages 13-14)
the third base dugout. We will use adjacent athletic fields for certain
T-Ball/Little League Day Camp (*A) July 19-22 (ages 8-12)
Campers will have access to the playing field for instruction and
pens in the left and right field areas and indoor pitching mounds behind
T-Ball/Little League Day Camp (*B) July 12-15 (ages 8-12)
instructional times and specific needs.
“Diamond Dawg” Showcase Clinic
Aug. 7-8 (ages 15-18)
Note: *B=Beginners; *A=Advanced; Day Camps are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please check on www.georgiadogs.com for more information
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Diamond Darlings There is a select group of University of Georgia
students who annually serve as “Diamond Darlings�
for the Bulldog baseball program. The 37-member group including four captains is under the direction
of Brianna Jewett. They are highly visible at Foley Field on game days assisting in various activities including fan relations, promotions and press box
operations. They also serve as bat girls at home games and selected road contests.
The captains this season are Jessica Black,
Elizabeth Bickers, Ellyn Dupuis and Julie Hampton.
Briana Jewett Director
Interviews for Diamond Darlings are conducted each fall. For more information
on the program, please contact the Georgia baseball office.
Jessica Black Captain
Elizabeth Bickers Captain
Katy Appling
Katie Barlow
Adele Deckebach
Cassie Dunn
Ellyn Dupuis Captain
Julie Hampton Captain
Becca Allison
Natalie Beard
Gwen Beckham
Colby Brownlee
Jennifer Evans
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Georgia Evert
Jada Fambrough
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Diamond Darlings
Megan Gaither
Jennifer Gilbert
Catherine Hardy
Jessica Hawkes
Morgan Ingram
Nicole McClellan
Megan McFerrin
Morgan Montgomery
Kelsey Morgan
Erin Myers
Molly Newsome
Taylor O’Brien
Mekinnah Ricketson
Amber Rigdon
Alysa Walden
Not Pictured Jamie Lee Bishop Bridget Fox Jeanette Hutchins Hannah McClain
Henderson Waller
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2010 NCAA Tournament NCAA Regional Schedule June 4-7 16 Sites: On and off campus sites TBD
Friday, June 4 *Game 1 - No. 1 seed vs. No. 4 seed *Game 2 - No. 2 seed vs. No. 3 seed Saturday, June 5 Game 3 - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 Game 4 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Sunday, June 6 Game 5 - Loser Game 4 vs. Winner Game 3 Game 6 - Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 Monday, June 7 (If Necessary) Game 7 - Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 *Host may change order of games on day one only; Game times determined by host.
NCAA Super-Regional Schedule 8 Sites: On and off campus sites TBA June 11-13 or June 12-14
June 11-13 June 12-14 Fri: Game 1 Sat: Game 1 Sat: Game 2 Sun: Game 2 Sun: *Game 3 Mon: *Game 3 *if necessary; Game times determined by host.
NCAA Baseball Tournament Field Features 64 Teams
Now in its 12th year featuring a field of 64 teams, the NCAA baseball tournament format is similar to the system in place for college basketball. The champions of all 30 baseball-sponsoring conferences now receive automatic bids, while the number of at-large selections is 34. There are 285 schools that sponsor Division I baseball. The tournament format includes the following: Sixteen four-team double-elimination regional tournaments to be played June 4-7 at campus or neutral sites. Then, eight two-team, best of three “Super-Regionals” will be played June 11-14 at campus or neutral sites, with winners advancing to the double-elimination College World Series (CWS) June 19-30 in Omaha, Neb.
2010 College World Series June 19-30
Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha, Neb.; Host: Creighton University Note: All times tentative and subject to change Saturday, June 19 Game 1 – 1 p.m. CT Teams TBA Game 2 – 6 p.m. CT Teams TBA Sunday, June 20 Game 3 – 1 p.m. CT Teams TBA Game 4 – 6 p.m. CT Teams TBA Monday, June 21 Game 5 – 1 p.m. CT Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 Game 6 – 6 p.m. CT Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Tuesday, June 22 Game 7 – 1 p.m. CT Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 Game 8 – 6 p.m. CT Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 Wednesday, June 23 Game 9 – 6 p.m. CT Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6 Thursday, June 24 Game 10 – 6 p.m. CT Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 Friday, June 25 Game 11 – 1 p.m. CT Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 9 Game 12 – 6 p.m. CT Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 10 Saturday, June 26 Game 13 – 1 p.m./*6 p.m. CT Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 11 (if necessary) Game 14 – *6 p.m. CT Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 12 (if necessary); * If only game played Saturday Sunday, June 27 No games scheduled CWS FINALS Monday, June 28 Game 1 – 6 p.m. CT Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner Tuesday, June 29 Game 2 – 6 p.m. Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner Wednesday, June 30 (if necessary) Game 3 – 6 p.m. CT Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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Atlanta Braves Series THE STARTING LINEUPS 1988-2008
1988 Atlanta Terry Blocker, CF Ron Gant, 2B Ken Griffey, LF Ted Simmons, DH Gerald Perry, 1B Gary Roenicke, RF Ozzie Virgil, C Ken Oberkfell, 3B Jeff Blauser, SS Derek Lilliquist, LHP
Georgia J.R. Showalter, 2B Michael Turner, 3B Roger Miller, C Rich Bielski, LF Jeff Cooper, CF Bruce Chick, RF Brian Jester, DH Doug Radziewicz, 1B Pat Swift, SS Joe Kelly, LHP
1991 Atlanta Lonnie Smith, LF Jeff Treadway, 2B Ron Gant, CF David Justice, RF Sid Bream, 1B Terry Pendleton, 3B Jeff Blauser, SS Greg Olson, C Glenn Wilson, DH Charlie Leibrandt, LHP
Georgia David Perno, 3B Blaise Kozeniewski, SS Doug Radziewicz, 1B Ray Suplee, CF Tracy Wildes, P/DH Terry Childers, C John Yselonia, RF Reggie Ingram, LF Jim Cossetta, 2B Tracy Wildes, RHP
1994 Atlanta Deion Sanders, CF Jeff Blauser, SS Tony Tarasco, RF Fred McGriff, 1B Ryan Klesko, LF Terry Pendleton, 3B Javy Lopez, C Tony Graffanino, 2B Tyler Houston, DH Terry Clark, RHP
Georgia Todd Crane, CF Jim Polo, LF Scott Haley, 2B Roger Nylen, 1B Chad Whittemore, C Reggie Ingram, RF Travis Hawkins, 3B Lloyd Rowland, DH Pete Arenas, SS John Hill, RHP
1996 Atlanta Marquis Grissom, CF Mark Lemke, 2B Chipper Jones, 3B Fred McGriff, 1B David Justice, RF Ryan Klesko, LF Jeff Blauser, SS Tyler Houston, C Dwight Smith, DH Rachaad Stewart, LHP
Georgia Joey Cranford, 2B Chip Wade, C Pete Arenas, SS Chris Stowers, CF Shane Hopper, 3B Brian Bobier, LF Chris Crawford, RF Shane Pangle, 1B Travis Stroud, DH Mark Watson, LHP
1998 Atlanta Andruw Jones, CF Keith Lockhart, 2B Chipper Jones, 3B Andres Galarraga, 1B Ryan Klesko, LF Michael Tucker, RF Gerald Williams, DH Mark Derosa, SS Fernando Lunar, C Bruce Chen, LHP
Georgia Kevin Hall, 2B Josh Hudson, C Robby Hammock, 3B Aaron Anthony, DH Andy Osbolt, 1B Chris Crawford, RF Dustin McNally, LF Travis Bailey, SS Courtney Moore, CF Cliff Brand, RHP
2000 Atlanta Quilvo Veras, 2B Reggie Sanders, LF Chipper Jones, 3B
Georgia Kris Edge, LF Josh Hudson, 2B Jeff Keppinger, SS
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SERIES HISTORY WITH THE ATLANTA BRAVES
THE RESULTS From 1988-2008, the Bulldogs faced the Braves in their Spring Train1988: Atlanta 5-0 ing opener 10 times. Both teams used wood bats in the game along with 1991: Atlanta 2-1 a 10-player lineup and a designated hitter. After the game, the Bulldogs 1994: Atlanta 10-5 1996: Atlanta 2-1 received commemorative wood bats compliments of the Braves. 1998: Atlanta 6-1 Atlanta played 2000: Atlanta 11-3 its regular position play2002: Atlanta 11-3 2004: Atlanta 11-3 ers for the first part of 2006: Atlanta 10-1 the game while the 2008: Atlanta 8-0 pitchers were mainly its top prospects, However, twice the Braves started a Major Leaguer on the mound. In 2000, the Braves gave the start to Bruce Chen, and in 2006, it was Horacio Ramirez. Georgia has hit a home run four times: Josh Hudson in 1998 off Bruce Chen; Adam Swann in 2000 off Winston Abreu; David Coffey in 2002 off Scott Sobkowiak; Marshall Szabo in 2004 off Roman Colon. Former Bulldogs who played for the Braves in these exhibitions include pitcher Derek Lilliquit who started against Georgia in 1988, second baseman Jeff Treadway in 1991 and catcher Clint Sammons in 2008.
Joshua Fields chats with ESPN’s Peter Gammons. Brian Jordan, RF Andres Galarraga, 1B Andruw Jones, CF Toby Rumfield, C Walt Weiss, SS Keith Lockhart, DH Bruce Chen, LHP
Mark Thornhill, DH Josh Dorminy, 1B Doc Brooks, C Brian Rainwater, CF Adam Swann, RF Andy Neufeld, 3B Brandon Moorhead, RHP
2002 Atlanta Wilson Betemit, SS Andruw Jones, CF Chipper Jones, LF Gary Sheffield, RF Vinny Castilla, 3B Matt Franco, DH Wes Helms, 1B Eddie Perez, C Mark DeRosa, 2B Matt Belisle, RHP
Georgia Chaz Lytle, DH Darryl Blaze, CF Lee Mitchell, 3B Adam Swann, RF Matt Cavender, 1B Kris Edge, LF Ned Yost, C Jon Armitage, SS Justin Holmes 2B Brandon Anglin, LHP
2004 Atlanta Rafael Furcal, SS Marcus Giles, 2B Chipper Jones, LF J.D. Drew, RF Andruw Jones, CF Julio Franco, 1B Mark DeRosa, 3B Eli Marrero, DH Johnny Estrada, C Roman Colon, RHP
Georgia Bobby Felmy, LF Justin Holmes, SS Josh Smith, 3B Ryan Pittmon, DH Marshall Szabo, 2B Clint Sammons, C Chad Thornhill, 1B Kyle Keen, CF Joey Side, RF Rip Warren, LHP
Adam LaRoche scored on a double by Kelly Johnson to give the Braves a 2-1 lead in 2006. 2006 Atlanta Pete Orr, 2B Ryan Langerhans, LF Chipper Jones, 3B Andruw Jones, CF Adam LaRoche, 1B Jeff Francouer, RF Brian McCann, C Kelly Johnson, DH Wilson Betemit, SS Horacio Ramirez, LHP
Georgia Kyle Keen, LF Jason Jacobs, DH Joey Side, CF Josh Morris, 1B Bobby Felmy, RF Ryan Peisel, 3B Gordon Beckham, SS Jonathan Wyatt, 2B Joe Billick, C Iain Sebastian, RHP
2008 Atlanta Kelly Johnson, 2B Yunel Escobar, SS Chipper Jones, 3B Mark Teixeira, 1B Jeff Francouer, RF Mark Kotsay, CF Joe Borchard, DH Brandon Jones, LF Clint Sammons, C Charlie Morton, RHP
Georgia Ryan Peisel, 3B Michael Demperio, 2B Gordon Beckham, SS Rich Poythress, 1B Joey Lewis, DH Matt Olson, RF Jake Crane, C Lyle Allen, LF Matt Cerione, CF Dean Weaver, RHP
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Atlanta Braves Series 1988: Atlanta 5, Georgia 0
West Palm Beach, Fla: Atlanta scored all five runs in the first three innings as first baseman Gerald Perry went 2-for-2 with two RBI. The game featured many rising stars for the Braves including Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, David Justice, Jeff Blauser and Ron Gant. Former Bulldog All-American Derek Lilliquist earned the win while Joe Kelly took the loss. NOTEWORTHY: This was the first game against a professional team in modern Georgia history. The Bulldogs got just two hits, singles by Bruce Chick and Brian Jester. The earliest exhibition came in 1908 when Georgia faced the New York Yankees, known as the Americans then, with New York winning 4-1.
1991: Atlanta 2, Georgia 0
West Palm Beach, Fla: The defending NCAA champion Bulldogs held the Braves to just four hits but a two-run home run in the fourth inning by newly acquired first baseman Sid Bream (2-for-2, 2 RBI) was the difference. William Brennan got the win in relief of Charlie Leibrandt while Joe Bodvake was tagged with the loss. NOTEWORTHY: Georgia got just three hits including two from first baseman Doug Radziewicz.
1994: Atlanta 10, Georgia 5
West Palm Beach, Fla: The Braves scored seven runs in their last three innings for a 10-5 win. Royal Thomas was the winning pitcher while Matt Clark got the loss. Ryan Klesko went 3-for-5 with a monster home run. Jim Polo, Scott Haley, Chris McCranie, Chad Whittemore and Pete Arenas each drove in a run for the Bulldogs. NOTEWORTHY: Georgia scored for the first time ever (2-0 in the first) and tied the game twice (3-3 in the fifth and 5-5 in the seventh). Atlanta hit four home runs (Klesko, Javy Lopez, Troy Hughes and Mike Kelly). Georgia’s Lloyd Rowland, who hadn’t played in a college game at that point in the year, went 2-for-2.
However, five of Atlanta’s hits cleared the fences including two off of Kyle Magee who got the loss while Bruce Chen went two innings for the win. Sophomore right fielder Adam Swann tied the game at 1-1 with a solo blast off Winston Abreu. Atlanta got homers from Brian Jordan, Reggie Sanders, Freddy Garcia, Trenidad Hubbard and Rafael Furcal. NOTEWORTHY: The national media swarmed down on the Braves complex this day with the arrival of pitcher John Rocker while for others the story was Andres Galarraga’s first game back from cancer. Sophomore catcher Doc Brooks nearly had an insidethe-park home run but he was thrown out at the plate. Sophomore left fielder Kris Edge and junior designated hitter Mark Thornhill had two hits apiece.
2002: Atlanta 11, Georgia 3
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: Atlanta erased an early 2-0 deficit en route to an 11-3 win. Senior Brandon Anglin blanked the Braves through the first two innings. Atlanta took the lead in the third, scoring four runs on three hits including a two-home run by Mark DeRosa off freshman Bo Lanier. Trailing 8-2 in the sixth, sophomore David Coffey gave the Bulldogs a highlight as he launched a home run off Scott Sobkowiak. NOTEWORTHY: Seniors Darryl Blaze and Matt Cavender along with sophomore Justin Holmes had two hits apiece. Ned Yost threw out Wilson Betemit trying to steal second. Gary Sheffield made his Atlanta debut and went 2-for-2.
1998: Atlanta 6, Georgia 1
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: Atlanta scored six runs on 10 hits, all singles, to post a 6-1 win. Georgia provided the Braves with three runs courtesy of two balks and an error. Georgia took a 1-0 lead in the first on a solo home run by sophomore Josh Hudson off Bruce Chen. Atlanta reliever Micah Bowie was the winning pitcher while freshman Kyle Goodson got the loss. NOTEWORTHY: Hudson’s home run was the first by a Bulldog in the series, and the highlight made ESPN’s SportsCenter. He also threw out former Georgia football signee George Lombard, a top Braves prospect, trying to steal second base. Hudson had two of Georgia’s four hits on the afternoon.
2000: Atlanta 11, Georgia 3
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: Georgia fell 11-3 but matched the Braves in the hit department with 10.
2008: Atlanta 8, Georgia 0
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: Swinging wood bats, the Georgia Bulldogs managed seven hits but no runs in an 8-0 exhibition loss to the Atlanta Braves in front of 3,408 fans at Champions Stadium. It marked only the second time in the series history that the Braves blanked the Bulldogs. In 1988, Atlanta won 5-0. Atlanta grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first on a run-scoring single by Braves newcomer Mark Teixeira. Atlanta added three runs in the second on a two-run double by Chipper Jones and an RBI-single by Kelly Johnson.
GOING DEEP
Like the Atlanta Braves, the Bulldogs use wood bats in the game. Four Bulldogs have hit a home run against Atlanta: Josh Hudson in 1998 off Bruce Chen; Adam Swann in 2000 off Winston Abreu; David Coffey in 2002 off Scott Sobkowiak; Marshall Szabo in 2004 off Roman Colon.
1996: Atlanta 2, Georgia 1
West Palm Beach, Fla: Georgia played the defending world champions tough. A sacrifice fly by Jermaine Dye in the sixth inning was the difference as Georgia managed five hits to Atlanta’s six. Carl Schutz was the winning pitcher while Doug Bridges was the tough luck loser. Tyler Houston went 2-for-2 for the Braves while Georgia’s Joey Cranford went 2-for-3. NOTEWORTHY: Georgia struck first but Atlanta answered, tying the game 1-1 in the second. Shane Pangle’s run-scoring single for the Bulldogs’ 1-0 lead made ESPN’s SportsCenter.
Joey Side for a 1-0 edge. However, the Braves went on to score 10 unanswered runs for their latest victory in the series. Freshman Iain Sebastian made his debut with two solid frames, allowing just one unearned run with three strikeouts. The Braves combined to score eight runs off senior Jason Fellows and redshirt freshman Stephen Dodson. Oscar Villareal struck out four in two innings for the win while Fellows got the loss. Seven different Braves drove in at least one run including Jeff Francouer who tied the game in the second. Kelly Johnson’s run-scoring double gave the Braves the lead for good in the fourth. NOTEWORTHY: Keen, Jonathan Wyatt, Matthew Dunn and Matt Robbins were the only Bulldogs to notch hits. Robbins got a single off of Jose Ascanio who touched 99 MPH on the radar gun in the ninth. Former Bulldog catcher Clint Sammons played three innings for the Braves and scored two runs.
2004: Atlanta 11, Georgia 3
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: For the third straight time in the series, Atlanta posted an 11-3 win. A crowd of 3,447 at Cracker Jack Stadium saw the Braves outhit the Bulldogs 18 to nine. Offensively, junior catcher Clint Sammons went 2-for-2 with a double for the Bulldogs while Braves second baseman Richie Lewis went 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Atlanta took the lead in the first inning, scoring five runs off Georgia starter Rip Warren. Junior Marshall Szabo got Georgia on the scoreboard in the second inning with a solo home run off Braves starter Roman Colon. Colon went on to post the win while Warren got the loss. NOTEWORTHY: In his Braves debut, J.D. Drew was called out on strikes. In his second at bat, Drew launched a solo home run off David Timm. Johnny Dobbs was the lone Bulldog to retire the Braves in order in an inning, doing it in the fourth.
NOTEWORTHY: Senior third baseman Ryan Peisel went 3-for-4 to lead the Bulldogs at the plate while freshman Justin Grimm, senior Joshua Fields and sophomore Alex McRee pitched a scoreless inning apiece to headline the nine pitchers who saw action. McRee struck out the side around a walk and a base hit.
2006: Atlanta 10, Georgia 1
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: Senior Kyle Keen opened the exhibition with a double off major leaguer Horacio Ramirez and later scored on a sacrifice fly by junior
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Series History SCHOOL Adlephi Alabama Alabama A&M Alabama-B’Ham Albany State Amherst App. State Arizona Arkansas Armstrong St. Atlanta Baptist Atlanta (S.A) Auburn Augusta Coll. Austin Peay Ball State Belmont Berry College Bethune Cookman Birmingham So. Bowling Green Campbell Central Florida Chaleston Charleston So. Citadel Clemson Cleveland State Coastal Carolina Columbus State Connecticut Davidson Duke East Carolina Eastern Kentucky Eastern Michigan E. Tenn. State Elmhurst Elon Erskine Evansville Fairfield Florida Florida State Fordham Francis Marion Fresno State Furman Gardner-Webb George Washington Georgia College Georgia Southern Georgia State Georgia Teach-Coll. Georgia Tech Hope Howard Jacksonville Jacksonville State James Madison Kennesaw State Kent Kentucky LeMoyne Liberty Lipscomb Louisville Loyola-N.O. LSU Maine Marshall McNeese State Mercer/Atlanta Mercer/Macon Memphis Miami (Fla.)
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Georgia’s 14-0 start in 2009 included a three-game sweep of Arizona in Tucson. SCHOOL Michigan Michigan State Middle Tenn. State Milligan Minnesota Mississippi Miss. State Morehead State Murray State Newberry New Orleans North Carolina N.C.-Asheville N.C.-Charlotte N.C.-Greensboro N.C. State N.C.-Wilmington North Georgia Northern Illinois Notre Dame Oglethorpe Ohio Ohio State Okla. State Old Dominion Oral Roberts Oregon State Pfeifer Piedmont Presbyterian Purdue Quinnipiac Radford Rice Richmond Rider Rollins Rutgers Sacred Heart Samford San Diego Savannah State St. John’s St. Leo St. Mary’s Shorter Sienna Heights South Alabama S.Carolina-Aiken South Carolina South Georgia Southern California
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H H H A A A A H H H H A A A A H H H H A A A A H H H H A A A A H H H H H A A A A H H H H A A A A H H H A #N A A A H H A A H H H H H #N A A A H H H A A A #N #N H H H A A A
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23-1 9-5 13-12 5-4 9-4 2-0 3-2 7-4 12-10 14-1 9-2 13-6 7-5 9-4 19-5 8-2 11-8 13-2 18-6 9-4 9-8 9-6 8-4 5-4 8-4 10-9 10-9 8-7(11) 4-3(13) 6-3 7-6 11-2 4-0 4-3 5-4 7-5 10-4 10-7 4-3 9-4 4-3 3-2 6-2
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6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
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10-0 16-1 15-4 8-7 6-5 13-12 17-9 3-1 5-0 8-7 2-1 9-1 5-4 5-4 11-9 4-3 13-4 8-6 8-6 6-1 3-1 8-7 7-6 4-3 12-1 10-0 5-4 1-0 10-7 14-0 5-3 7-0 7-6 2-1 7-2 4-3 6-4 8-5 7-0 6-4 14-11 5-0 5-2 7-6 10-7 8-7 25-9 6-0 5-1 12-3 4-2 6-3 20-6 6-5 11-2 6-4 8-6 9-3 4-3 8-7 4-2 3-1
A A A H H A A A H A A H A H H A A H H A A A H H H H H A A A A H H H #A A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A H H H H H A A
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14-3 4-1 9-9 10-9 2-1 14-2 4-3 6-1 12-9 7-0 5-0 9-8 7-6 8-1 11-5 13-0 10-0 6-5 6-3 3-2 6-3 8-3 16-2 5-3 6-5 16-1 6-4 4-3 4-1 6-5 11-3 4-3 8-1 3-0 8-4 5-3 12-5 5-0 4-3 12-4 5-0 8-3 3-2 9-1 4-3 (10) 7-5 10-8 7-2 6-4 12-10 9-8(12) 8-4 8-4 7-4 7-3 16-8 11-6 7-3 6-5 8-7(10) 12-3 9-1 7-6 7-4 9-4 9-3 7-6 12-6 12-9 6-4 7-2 5-4 4-3 8-4 10-5 8-5 9-5 7-0 5-2 12-1 10-1 7-0 9-3 9-6
A H H A A A H H H A A #N H H H A A A H H H #N A A A #A H H H #N A A A A A A #N H H H #N A A A #N H H H #N A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A #N H H H A A A #N H H H A A A
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4-1 9-5 4-2 9-2 7-3 5-2 8-5 6-3 9-3 7-6 9-6 5-4 6-4 9-5 5-3 7-6 3-2 16-8 8-5 5-0 10-8 5-4 5-0 5-4 1-0 5-2 3-2 15-12 6-3 9-1 8-0 20-9 3-2 4-2 11-4 10-2 6-2 12-3 4-2 7-6 8-6 6-2 13-2 10-4 7-4 7-6 12-11 10-4 15-7 13-2 1-0 1-0 10-7 4-2 7-2 20-11 6-2 8-7 14-2 7-6 7-5 11-10 3-0
A A H H H A A H H H A A H H H A A A H H H A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H H H H A A A H H H A
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W W L L L W L W L L W L W W W W L L W W W W W W W L W W L W L W W W W W W
16-6 12-3 8-7 9-4 3-1 9-8(11) 6-4 5-3 7-1 5-4 7-3 4-3 10-6 5-4 6-5 7-6 8-1 9-4 12-0 5-3 7-2 5-1 6-2 14-11 10-9 8-3 4-0 16-10 8-7(12) 9-3 13-5 3-2 13-4 6-4 7-4 7-4 5-4
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6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Series History Versus The SEC
Georgia clinched the 2008 SEC title at Vanderbilt
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L L L L L L *T W W L L W L W L L L L L L L L W W L L L W W *T L W L L L
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6-4 6-3 5-4 4-3 10-5 4-3 5-4 5-2 19-8 14-9 3-2 5-4 9-5 7-1 5-1 4-1 5-0 8-4 7-5 14-4 9-2 10-3 6-5 7-5 9-8(15) 7-6 8-4 8-6(11) 5-1 6-0 6-3 15-5 6-1 4-2 4-2 2-1 (7) 5-3 (7) 3-2(10) 5-1 5-3(10) 5-3 4-0 10-6
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5-1 11-1 6-1 7-3 1-0 5-4 8-3 16-12 5-2 4-1 8-0 3-1 8-7 24-12 8-4 7-0 8-2 9-8 11-1 7-2 15-14 14-10 17-5 6-4 14-4 3-1 8-2 8-1 10-5 9-7 7-3 7-5 9-7 9-4 5-4 6-0 10-2 11-9 12-4 4-2 5-2 14-2 5-2 5-1 6-4 8-2 7-5 17-2 6-1 8-4 7-5 7-4 16-10 16-5 11-5 11-6 13-3 6-4 14-13 1-0 5-3 4-2 7-2 7-4 6-1
6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
H A A H A A A A H H H #N A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H #N H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H #N $H $H $H A A A H H H A A A
#-SEC Tournament $NCAA Athens Super Regional
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TENNESSEE W W L L L L L L L W L W L W W W W L L L W W W W W W W W W W W L L W L L L L L W L W W L L W W L L L W W L L L L L W L L W
7-5 8-0 6-4 6-2 5-4 6-1 2-1 12-3 10-5 5-4 13-7 5-3 7-5 9-4 5-4 10-5 13-8 11-4 11-10(12) 7-6 7-0 11-5 1-0 6-0 5-4 15-2 6-2 17-3 7-0 20-1 8-1 2-1 6-5 7-3 8-4 6-5 5-4 4-3 3-2 1-0 3-1 1-0 4-2 9-3 7-3 13-7 4-2 8-0 16-8 6-0 4-2 2-1 4-3 8-5 3-0 7-2 11-2 7-6 8-3 13-4 9-6
H H A A H A A A A H H H H A A H H A A A A H H H H H A A H A A A A H A A H H A A A H H A A A H H H A A A H H A A A H H H A
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2-0 7-3 1-0 5-4 5-4 4-3 2-0 6-4 5-4 2-1 9-3 8-0 13-2 4-3 3-1 3-2 16-15 3-1 10-3 13-1 8-4 3-2 11-10 9-8 4-2 11-10 8-5 6-4 8-7 5-2 8-0 4-3 16-14 2-1 16-10 13-7 13-9 14-6 10-2 9-4 5-3 11-4 11-6 7-4 2-0 5-4 8-7 9-6 6-3 9-2 4-3 11-7 7-4 4-3 7-3 17-11 9-8 7-1 12-4 8-4 4-2 9-6 8-1 7-1 9-6
A A H H H A A A A A A H H H H H H A A A A A A H H H H A A A A A A H H H H H H A A A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H H H H A A A
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L W W W L W W W W L L L W W W W L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L W L W L L L W W W W W L W W L L L W L L L L L W L W L L L L W W L W W W
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
6-5 2-1 5-4 6-2 6-4 10-1 8-5 13-4 3-2 9-3 2-0 4-2 7-5 6-1 12-3 2-1 5-2 12-4 17-8 5-1 5-0 6-1 5-2 11-4 9-2 6-4 11-0 3-2 8-4(6) 8-0 13-0 28-10 3-2 9-3 7-5 8-7 5-4(11) 4-3 13-6 10-7 11-5 9-3 16-12 9-5 19-12 9-8 5-3 10-9 12-9 16-3 8-6 4-1 6-4 4-2 16-3 18-2 4-1 7-4 (11) 3-0 6-4 4-3 10-2 11-5 6-2 3-2 4-3(10) 12-6 11-9 4-3
H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A #N H H H #N A A A #N H H H A A A H H H A A A H H A A A *N H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A
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5-2 15-3 14-1 15-0 4-3 4-3 6-0 8-7 4-3 12-9 7-2 10-1 4-3 1-0 5-1 4-3 5-1 17-7 5-1 5-2 6-2 3-0 7-3 6-5 3-2 8-5 15-0 4-0 6-0 3-1 5-1 6-3 7-3 6-2 6-1 13-3 5-4 3-0 6-0 8-3 6-1 7-5 4-0 7-6 8-4 8-3 7-5 14-9 11-6 9-6 6-0 3-0 7-4 4-0 8-3 5-2 17-8 16-9 4-2 13-2 17-5 5-2 7-6 8-7 12-7 7-5 7-6 6-0 12-2 9-4 3-2 4-3 7-0 19-9 8-5 19-5 3-2 11-4 9-5 6-4 15-4 9-0 12-3
A H H A A H H A H H A H H H A A A H H H A A H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H A A A H H H H H H A A A A A H H H A A A H H H H H H A A A A A H H H A A A H H H A A
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12-7 4-3 14-9 8-6 10-5 11-4 9-8 8-0 3-2 9-5 5-1 7-2 12-11 6-3 8-3 2-1 7-6 17-9 2-1 8-7 4-2 7-2 9-8 15-11 8-7 10-5 6-1 11-6 6-5 5-4 5-4 7-4 9-5 6-2 5-2 11-9 18-15 8-3 14-5 9-1 11-10(10) 15-7 10-7 14-13 5-4 6-5(13) 7-6 14-4 9-7 11-3 4-2 3-2 4-1 4-3 8-4 12-8 6-0 4-3 6-5 6-2 9-7 5-4 11-3 9-4 5-4 11-1 (7) 8-5 7-0 15-4 13-7 4-2(10) 12-10 10-2 9-2 4-3
#-SEC Tournament
A H H H A A A H H H A A A #N H H H A A A H H H A A A N H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A H H H A A A #N H H H A A A #N #N #N H H H A A A H H H
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008
Spring Baseball Classic For Kids
“Spring Baseball Classic For Kids” For the eighth consecutive year, Georgia will battle Ga. Tech at Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, in the event billed as the “Spring Baseball Classic for Kids.” The 2010 game will be on April 27. Georgia holds a 6-1 edge in the series at Turner Field. All tickets are $12 with proceeds benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and its Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Program as well as the “Prayers For Chance” fund. This fund has been set up to help offset medical expenses for Bulldog freshman infielder Chance Veazey. The game has raised more than $200,000 annually for the not-for-profit pediatric healthcare system. Since 2004, there have been more than 20,000 tickets sold annually for each game. 2009 BULLDOG HIGHLIGHTS
All-Time Spring Baseball Classic Results 2003 Georgia beat #10 Ga. Tech 10-3
Att: 8,900
2004 #15 Ga. Tech beat #12 Georgia 12-5
Att.: 28,836
2005 Georgia beat #6 Ga. Tech 11-8
Att.: 14,398
2006 #16 Georgia beat #15 Ga. Tech 5-4 (11)
Att.: 19,119
2007 Georgia beat #24 Ga. Tech 10-7
Att.: 21,620
2008 #7 Georgia beat #25 Ga. Tech 3-2
Att.: 22,599
2009: #15 Georgia beat #7 Ga. Tech 7-5
Att.: 24,665
Peter Verdin scored the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth.
Justin Earls provided three scoreless innings of relief.
Bryce Massanari went deep at Turner Field for his 19th home run. 6 College World Series Appearances: 1987, 1990 National Champions, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
Zach Cone notched a pair of hits in the 7-5 win.
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@ *VANDERBILT @ *VANDERBILT *TENNESSEE *TENNESSEE *TENNESSEE Georgia State @ *FLORIDA (ESPNU) @ *FLORIDA @ *FLORIDA *KENTUCKY *KENTUCKY *KENTUCKY **SEC Tournament
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^NCAA Regionals ^NCAA Super Regionals $College World Series
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All times Eastern and subject to change. Home games in Bold. % “QTI Apparel’s Opening Weekend Classic, Waco, Texas; *SEC games in All Caps; #Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover, Ala; %Turner Field, Atlanta; **SEC Tournament, Hoover, Ala.; ^NCAA Regionals/Super Regionals, Sites and Times TBA; $CWS, Omaha, Neb.
2010 First Pitch Diamond Gala An Evening With Georgia Baseball
Head Coach David Perno
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Silent auctions items included autographed jerseys from Major Leaguers including 2009 American League Rookie of the Year Gordon Beckham.
Former Bulldog All-American and current Chicago White Sox star Gordon Beckham served as the featured speaker.
6 SEC Titles: 1933, 1953, 1954, 2001, 2004, 2008