Georgia Tech's Bats Enter 2026 Season with High Expectations

Jackets' offense looks to build on top-5 ACC performance in 2025 with even more firepower.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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After a strong 2025 season that saw Georgia Tech's offense rank among the top teams in the ACC, the Jackets are entering the 2026 season with even higher expectations. Led by a deep and experienced lineup, including several All-ACC performers, Georgia Tech is poised to take its offensive production to new heights under first-year head coach James Ramsey.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech's offensive prowess in 2025 helped the team win the ACC regular season title and reach the NCAA Tournament. With an even more talented lineup this season, the Jackets have their sights set on bigger goals, including a deep postseason run. The high expectations reflect the program's status as a consistent contender in the ACC and nationally.

The details

Georgia Tech's lineup is loaded with returning starters and key additions from the transfer portal. All-ACC selections Drew Burress, Alex Hernandez, Vahn Lackey, and Caleb Daniel headline the group, which also features experienced players like Kent Schmidt, Carson Kerce, and newcomers Jarren Advincula and Ryan Zuckerman. Coach Ramsey has emphasized keeping the players humble, but the confidence is high that this lineup can produce at an elite level.

  • Georgia Tech opens the 2026 season this weekend with a three-game series against Bowling Green, starting on Friday at 4 p.m.

The players

James Ramsey

Georgia Tech's first-year head coach who took over the program following the retirement of longtime coach Danny Hall.

Drew Burress

Junior outfielder and 2025 All-ACC First Team selection who is looking to take his game to an even higher level this season.

Vahn Lackey

Junior catcher and 2025 All-ACC Second Team pick.

Jarren Advincula

Junior transfer from Cal who is expected to start at second base for the Jackets.

Ryan Zuckerman

Junior transfer from Pitt who will hold down the hot corner for Georgia Tech.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a little bit too confident to be honest. I'm tryin to bring it down a little bit. But, I mean, this lineup is exactly what we wanted. We can do anything we really want to as long as we just stay grinding throughout this preseason. And just knowing that it is a baseball game, and just because we have a stacked lineup doesn't mean that the game's going to be easy. Ramsey reminds us of that all the time. He's like, 'we're going to have to work for it no matter what.'”

— Vahn Lackey, Junior Catcher (on3.com)

“I mean, at the end of the day, I don't really think it matters (where I hit) with how deep the lineup is going to be this year. I think, honestly, the plan going into the season is that Jarren will be leading off and I'll be hitting the 2-hole. And that's obviously very subject to change, but I like where we're at with that.”

— Drew Burress, Junior Outfielder (on3.com)

What’s next

Georgia Tech will open the season this weekend with a three-game series against Bowling Green, starting on Friday at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's deep and talented lineup has the Jackets poised to build on their success from 2025 and make a run at even bigger goals this season. The high expectations reflect the program's status as a consistent contender in the ACC and nationally, and the team is confident it can live up to the hype if it continues to put in the work.