Georgia Baseball Coach Aims for CWS With Deepest Roster Yet

Wes Johnson's third season leading the Bulldogs features a roster loaded with talent and experience.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson, who has led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament in his first two seasons, believes the 2026 team is his deepest yet. With a roster full of talent and options on the mound and in the field, Johnson is optimistic the Bulldogs can build on their recent success and return to the College World Series.

Why it matters

Georgia's baseball program has seen a resurgence under Wes Johnson's leadership, making the NCAA Tournament in each of his first two seasons after the team had struggled to reach the postseason in recent years. This year's roster, which Johnson calls his deepest yet, could help the Bulldogs take the next step and compete for a spot in the College World Series.

The details

Johnson, 86-34 in his first two seasons, says this year's Bulldogs squad has more depth and versatility than his previous teams. The roster features a mix of experienced veterans and talented newcomers, giving Johnson more options to match up against opponents both on the mound and in the field.

  • Wes Johnson is entering his third season as Georgia's head baseball coach in 2026.

The players

Wes Johnson

The head baseball coach at the University of Georgia, who has led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament in each of his first two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“It is the deepest team I've had since I've been here, both on the mound and positionally. We're going to have a lot of options, we're going to be able to match up.”

— Wes Johnson, Head Baseball Coach (onlineathens.com)

The takeaway

With a roster loaded with talent and experience, Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson believes this year's Bulldogs squad has the potential to build on the program's recent success and make a deep postseason run, potentially earning a spot in the College World Series.