Georgia Bulldogs: 2026 Season Preview
Charlie Condon is the best pure hitter in college baseball. If the pitching catches up to the offense, Georgia could surprise. Wes Johnson has the talent — the question is whether Athens becomes a destination program.
The Program
2025 Season Results
Season Highlights
Charlie Condon: .388, 28 HR, 68 RBI — led the nation in batting average
Corey Collins hit .284 with 13 HR from the hot corner
Reached the Regional for the second consecutive year
Set a program record for home runs (88) in a single season
Kolby Branch emerged as the bullpen closer with 8 saves
2026 Roster Breakdown
Key returnees and transfer portal additions
Key Returnees
Charlie Condon
OF/3B · Jr.The best pure hitter in college baseball. Led the nation in batting average and was a finalist for every major award. Generational bat with elite raw power and contact skills.
Corey Collins
3B · Jr.Power bat at the hot corner. Provides lineup protection behind Condon and drives the ball with authority. Solid defender who has improved his range.
Kolby Branch
RHP · Jr.Closer with a power arm. Converted 8 of 9 save opportunities and dominated the ninth inning. Returns as one of the best relievers in the SEC.
Connor Tate
OF · Sr.Veteran outfielder with a mature approach. Contact-first hitter who plays solid defense and anchors the outfield.
Liam Sullivan
LHP · Jr.Left-handed starter with improving command. Has the stuff to be a weekend arm — needs to limit walks to take the next step.
Transfer Portal Additions
Carson Whisenhunt
LHP · Jr.Elite left-hander from a strong program. Immediately slots into the Friday rotation and could be the ace Georgia needs.
Dalton Rushing
C · R-Sr.Veteran catcher with power. Adds an experienced bat and defensive presence behind the plate.
Jett Williams
INF · Jr.Versatile infielder who can play short or second. Adds SEC-experienced depth to the middle infield.
Max Wagner
RHP · R-Sr.Experienced right-hander who adds rotation depth. Knows how to compete in ACC weekend series.
Pitching Staff Analysis
The Headline
Carson Whisenhunt (from East Carolina, 2.78 ERA, 102 K) could be the ace Georgia has been missing. A power lefty with elite stuff and the ability to pitch deep into games. If he lives up to his ceiling, the entire staff transforms.
The Rotation
Liam Sullivan (3.85 ERA, 88 K) has the stuff but needs to limit walks. Max Wagner (from Clemson, 3.48 ERA) adds a veteran right-hander with Power Five experience. The rotation has arms — the question is whether they can pitch consistently in SEC weekend series.
The Depth
Kolby Branch (2.68 ERA, 8 SV) is a lockdown closer. His power arm and ninth-inning poise give Georgia certainty in the late innings. The bullpen beyond Branch needs to develop — if it does, the pitching goes from a question mark to a strength.
Lineup Analysis
The Engine
Charlie Condon (.388, 28 HR) is the most dangerous hitter in college baseball. A .498 on-base percentage with 28 home runs — from a player who also led the nation in average. He can carry a team for a month. He is the reason Georgia is in this conversation.
The Middle
Corey Collins (.284, 13 HR) and Dalton Rushing (from Louisville, .295, 12 HR) give Georgia a legitimate 3-4-5 around Condon. Both have power and approach. The lineup is not dependent on one bat — though Condon makes it look that way.
The Supporting Cast
Connor Tate (.275, 7 HR) provides veteran stability. Jett Williams (from Mississippi State) adds infield flexibility. The bottom of the order needs to improve — but if Condon continues at this level, the lineup produces enough.
2026 Schedule Highlights
Scouting Verdict
20–80 scouting scale
BSI Projection
Georgia's ceiling is defined by Charlie Condon — the best bat in college baseball. If the pitching catches up, this team could host a Regional and make a run. Whisenhunt is the key addition. Branch is a proven closer. The lineup around Condon has more depth than people realize. The floor is a bubble team. The ceiling is Omaha. It depends entirely on what the arms do behind the best hitter in the country.