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Quick Facts
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
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)
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: Jason Castleman 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
KEY PHONE NUMBERS
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
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)
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
u Georgia was the only SEC baseball program in 2020 to receive NCAA APR (Academic Progress Report) recognition.
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.
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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: 2018: 2017:
2016: 2014: 2009: 2008: 2004:
18,861: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ SunTrust Park 17,741: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ SunTrust Park *33,025: Georgia-Missouri @ SunTrust Park 23,737: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ SunTrust Park 19,286: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 21,310: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 24,665: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 23,039: Georgia-Miami @ the CWS 28,836: Georgia-Ga. Tech @ Turner Field 28,216: Georgia-Texas @ the CWS *2nd largest crowd in NCAA baseball history