Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson wins 2026 Golden Spikes Award as nation's best amateur college baseball player

Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson has won the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, which recognizes the best amateur college baseball player in the United States. Jackson distinguished himself this season by becoming only the third player in NCAA Division I history to hit 30 home runs and steal 25 bases in the same season. The award was announced on June 29, 2026.