Georgia Leads Nation With School-Record 13 Players Selected In 2026 MLB Draft

Here's a look at who all the Bulldogs will be sending to the next level after this weekend's MLB Draft.

By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff

Jul 13, 2026 9:57 am EDT | Updated Jul 13, 2026 10:05 am EDT

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson (3) rounds the base after hitting a homer during an NCAA baseball College World Series game against Oklahoma, Monday, June 15, 2026 in Omaha, Neb. Oklahoma won 4-3. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

ATHENS, GA — The University of Georgia baseball program capped off its historic season by leading the nation with a school-record 13 players selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft over the weekend.

The Bulldogs had three players chosen during the opening day of the draft Saturday before adding 10 more selections during Sunday's final rounds, eclipsing the previous program record of 11 draft picks set in 2009.

This draft class for Georgia all ranks fourth all-time for most players selected in a single draft, trailing only Arizona State (21, 1981), Texas (16, 1989) and Stanford (15, 1987).

Catcher Daniel Jackson, the winner of the 2026 Golden Spikes Award and reigning SEC Player of the Year, headlined Georgia's draft class by becoming the first Bulldog off the board on the opening day.

The record-setting draft class also comes on the heels of one of the most successful seasons in school history.

Georgia finished the 2026 campaign with a 53-14 overall record and won the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament before advancing to the College World Series and losing in the semifinals to eventual national champion Oklahoma.

Here's a look at the players drafted from UGA

Daniel Jackson, C — Colorado Rockies — Competitive Balance Round A (37th overall)
Joey Volchko, RHP — Chicago White Sox — 3rd Round (77th overall)
Rylan Lujo, OF — Los Angeles Angels — 4th Round (109th overall)
Justin Byrd, RHP — Los Angeles Angels — 6th Round (170th overall)
Caden Aoki, RHP — Texas Rangers — 7th Round (207th overall)
Dylan Vigue, RHP — Kansas City Royals — 7th Round (209th overall)
Ryan Wynn, INF — Seattle Mariners — 7th Round (220th overall)
Kolby Branch, SS — Texas Rangers — 8th Round (237th overall)
Matt Scott, RHP — Cleveland Guardians — 8th Round (243rd overall)
Tre Phelps, 3B — Pittsburgh Pirates — 9th Round (258th overall)
Caleb Jameson, LHP — Arizona Diamondbacks — 12th Round (356th overall)
Kenny Ishikawa, OF/LHP — Cincinnati Reds — 13th Round (392nd overall)
Brennan Hudson, C/1B — Chicago Cubs — 20th Round (607th overall)