2021 Georgia Baseball Media Guide

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QUICK FACTS UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

u Georgia was the only SEC baseball program in 2020 to receive NCAA APR (Academic Progress Report) recognition.

Location: Athens, Ga. Enrollment: 39,147 Founded: 1785 Colors: Red and Black Nickname: Bulldogs Conference: SEC Mascot: Uga X (English Bulldog) President: Jere W. Morehead (Georgia, JD, ’80) J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics: Josh Brooks (LSU ’02) Faculty Rep./Athletics: David Shipley (Oberlin ’72)

u A school record 26 Bulldogs earned a spot on the SEC Baseball Academic Honor Roll. u The baseball program posted a record 3.14 GPA for the spring semester and 10 Bulldogs earned a degree.

FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS

KEY PHONE NUMBERS

BASEBALL STAFF

Ike Cousins Head Baseball Coach: Scott Stricklin (Kent State ’95) Record at Georgia: 203-161-1 (7 years) Overall Record: 553-349-1 (16 years) Assoc. Head Coach/ Recruiting Coord.: Scott Daeley Asst. Coach/Pitching: Sean Kenny Volunteer Coach: Brock Bennett Director of Baseball Operations: Jeff Guy Strength & Conditioning: Ryan Gearheart Assoc. Athletic Trainer: Mike Dew Coordinator For Athletic Operations: Tatum Hodge

PROGRAM HISTORY

Oldest Sport on Campus: Began in 1886 All-Time Program Record: 2,320-1,780-24 Home Field: Foley Field (2,760), Natural Grass LF: 350; LC: 370; CF: 404; RC: 365; RF: 314 National Championships: 1 (1990) College World Series Appearances: 6 (1987-90-01-04-06-08) NCAA Playoff/Regional Appearances: 13 (1953-87-90-92-01-02-04-06-08-09-11-18-19-None in 20) NCAA National Seeds: 5 (#6 in 2001; #7 in 2006; #8 in 2008; #8 in 2018; #4 in 2019) SEC Titles: 6 (1933-53-54-2001-04-08) *SEC Tournament Appearances: 25 (1978-85-86-87-88-89-90-92-93-94-95-00-01-02-04-0608-09-11-12-14-16-17-18-19-*No tournament in 20)

SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS

www.georgiadogs.com Office: (706) 542-1621 Loran Smith Senior Assoc. A.D./Sports Comm.: Claude Felton Assoc. Directors: Tim Hix, Christopher Lakos, Tray Littlefield, Mike Mobley, Steve Colquitt, Leland Barrow Asst. Directors: Karra Logan, Sean Stevenson; Grad. Assts.: Olivia Puttin, Eleanor Stubley Interns: Matthew Jesus, Catherine Harris, Chamberlain Smith, Tony Walsh Office Manager: Kim Vachon Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1472, Athens, Ga. 30603 Overnight Address: Sports Comm., Butts-Mehre Bldg., 1 Selig Circle, Athens, Ga., 30602-4368

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Academic Counseling: (706) 542-1847 Athletic Director: (706) 542-9037 Athletic Training: (706) 542-6142 Contact: Jason Castleman Baseball Office/Fax: (706) 542-7971/583-8235 Foley Field Press Box: (706) 542-6161 Event Management: (706) 542-8274 Contact: Dave Williams (H): (706) 548-6009 Promotions: (706) 354-4683 Ext. 206 Contact: Paige Kleffner Sports Communications: (706) 542-1621 Contact: Christopher Lakos (C): (706) 714-2934 Email: clakos@sports.uga.edu Ticket Office: (706) 542-1231

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2021 PREVIEW/2020 REVIEW

Returning Starters/Lost: 6/3 (Pos.), 10/5 (Pitchers) Lettermen Ret./Lost: 20/9; Newcomers: 16 2020 Record: 14-4 (SEC season/NCAA postseason canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

SIX COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

1987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008 1990 National Champions 2008 CWS Finalists

ON THE BIG STAGE

Over the years, the Bulldogs have played in front of

some of the largest crowds in college baseball history.

2019: 18,861: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ SunTrust Park 2018: 17,741: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ SunTrust Park

2017: *33,025: Georgia-Missouri @ SunTrust Park

23,737: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ SunTrust Park

2016: 19,286: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 2014: 21,310: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 2009: 24,665: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 2008: 23,039: Georgia-Miami @ the CWS

2004: 28,836: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field

28,216: Georgia-Texas @ the CWS

*2nd largest crowd in NCAA baseball history

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Annual Results

1hr
pages 82-95

A Legacy of Strength: Chance & JT

1min
page 97

Coaching History/Circle of Honor

3min
page 96

Team Awards

5min
page 74

Georgia Greats

18min
pages 78-80

Yearly Statistical Leaders

13min
pages 71-72

Season/Career Records

9min
pages 67-68

All-Time Lettermen

19min
pages 75-77

No-Hitters/Defensive Records

5min
page 73

All-Tournament Selections

2min
page 63

2001, ’04, ’06, ’08 CWS Teams

4min
pages 60-61

NCAA Tournament Results

14min
pages 56-57

Season Review

7min
page 42

USA Baseball

3min
page 55

MLB Draft History

6min
page 50

Gordon Beckham MVP Award

4min
page 54

Bulldog All-Americans

3min
page 53

All-SEC and Academic All-SEC Honors

14min
pages 47-49

Tournament History/2021 Format

4min
page 46

Georgia’s SEC Titles

3min
page 45

The Endowment Program

3min
page 38

Foley Field

4min
pages 40-41

MLB Signees From 2020

3min
page 37

Jeff Guy, Jason Castleman

3min
page 13

Ike Cousins Head Coach Scott Stricklin

13min
pages 8-9

Brock Bennett, Ryan Gearheart

4min
page 12

Assoc. Head Coach Scott Daeley

5min
page 10

Asst. Coach Sean Kenny

6min
page 11

Quick Facts

2min
page 4

Season Preview

5min
page 7

Roster

4min
page 6

Media Information

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page 5
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