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Georgia Star Wins Top Baseball Honor
30 Jun
Summary
- Daniel Jackson earned the Golden Spikes Award for 2026.
- He led the nation in total bases and runs scored.
- Jackson helped Georgia achieve a record 53 wins.
Daniel Jackson, a junior catcher for Georgia, has received the 48th annual Golden Spikes Award, celebrating his remarkable 2026 baseball season. This prestigious award is given by USA Baseball to the top amateur player in the nation, recognizing excellence in sportsmanship, character, and on-field talent.
Jackson's 2026 season was marked by numerous accolades, including SEC Player of the Year and the Dick Howser Trophy. He led the nation with 212 total bases and 88 runs, while also achieving school records in RBIs (87) and home runs (32). His contributions were pivotal in Georgia's historic season, which included a school-record 53 wins, an SEC Tournament title, and a third-place finish at the College World Series.
He is among an elite group of NCAA Division I players with at least 30 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a single season, and notably, the first catcher to achieve this feat. This award follows a successful 2024 season for Georgia, when Charlie Condon also earned the Golden Spikes.
