Georgia Bulldogs softball

Georgia Bulldogs softball
2023 Georgia Bulldogs softball team
Founded1997
UniversityUniversity of Georgia
Head coachTony Baldwin (3rd season)
ConferenceSEC
LocationAthens, GA
Home stadiumJack Turner Stadium (Capacity: 2000+)
NicknameBulldogs
ColorsRed and black[1]
   
NCAA WCWS appearances
2009, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2021
NCAA Super Regional appearances
2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024
NCAA Tournament appearances
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Conference Tournament championships
2014
Regular Season Conference championships
2003, 2005

The Georgia Bulldogs softball team represents University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference. The Bulldogs are currently led by head coach Tony Baldwin. The team plays its home games at Jack Turner Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]

History

Coaching history

Years Coach Record %
1997–2000[3] Alleen Hawkins 115–341 .252
2001–2021 Lu Harris-Champer 959–368 .723
2022-Present Tony Baldwin 43-18 .705

Championships

Conference Championships

Season Conference Record Head Coach
2003 Southeastern Conference 23–6 Lu Harris-Champer
2005 Southeastern Conference 26–4 Lu Harris-Champer

Divisional Championships

Season Conference Record Head Coach
2003 Southeastern Conference 23–6 Lu Harris-Champer
2005 Southeastern Conference 26–4 Lu Harris-Champer
2006 Southeastern Conference 24–4 Lu Harris-Champer

Conference Tournament Championships

Year Conference Tournament Location Head Coach
2014 Southeastern Conference Columbia, SC Lu Harris-Champer

Coaching staff

Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Georgia in current position
Tony Baldwin Head coach 4th
J.T. D'Amico Assistant coach 4th
Chelsea Wilkinson Assistant coach 4th
Mike Davenport Assistant coach 1st
Karly Heath Player Development Coordinator 1st
Robin Confer Director of Softball Operations 6th
Conner Tidmus Athletic Trainer
Reference:[4]

Notable players

Sources:[5]

National awards

NFCA Golden Shoe Award
  • Cortni Emanuel, 2018

Conference awards

SEC Player of the Year
  • Kim Wendland, 2005
SEC Pitcher of the Year
  • Michelle Green, 2003, 2005
SEC Freshman of the Year
  • Geri Ann Glasco, 2013

References

  1. ^ University of Georgia Brand Guide (PDF). June 26, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jack Turner Stadium". GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Georgia Softball Team by Team Results (PDF)" (PDF). GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Georgia Softball Coaches". GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Georgia Softball Honors & Awards" (PDF). GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.