Georgia Bulldogs softball

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Georgia Bulldogs softball
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Founded1997
University University of Georgia
Head coach Tony Baldwin (3rd season)
Conference SEC
Location Athens, GA
Home stadiumJack Turner Stadium (Capacity: 2000+)
Nickname Bulldogs
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]

Contents

History

Coaching history

YearsCoachRecord%
1997–2000 [3] Alleen Hawkins115–341.252
2001–2021 Lu Harris-Champer 959–368.723
2022-Present Tony Baldwin 43-18.705

Championships

Conference Championships

SeasonConferenceRecordHead Coach
2003 Southeastern Conference 23–6 Lu Harris-Champer
2005Southeastern Conference26–4Lu Harris-Champer

Divisional Championships

SeasonConferenceRecordHead Coach
2003 Southeastern Conference 23–6 Lu Harris-Champer
2005Southeastern Conference26–4Lu Harris-Champer
2006Southeastern Conference24–4Lu Harris-Champer

Conference Tournament Championships

YearConferenceTournament LocationHead Coach
2014 Southeastern Conference Columbia, SC Lu Harris-Champer

Coaching staff

NamePosition coachedConsecutive season at
Georgia in current position
Tony Baldwin Head coach 3rd
J.T. D'Amico Assistant coach 3rd
Chelsea Wilkinson Assistant coach 3rd
Amber Freeman Assistant coach 1st
Robin ConferDirector of Softball Operations5th
Conner TidmusAthletic Trainer
Reference: [4]

Notable players

Sources: [5]

National awards

NFCA Golden Shoe Award

Conference awards

SEC Player of the Year
SEC Pitcher of the Year
SEC Freshman of the Year

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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.