UGA Baseball: A Look Back at the 1968 Season
Bulldogs Batters and Pitchers Dominate the SEC
The 1968 University of Georgia Bulldogs baseball team was one of the most successful in school history. The Bulldogs won the Southeastern Conference championship and finished the season with a record of 39-13-1.
The Bulldogs were led by a powerful offense and a strong pitching staff. At the plate, the Bulldogs were led by first baseman Joe Baxter, who batted .405 with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs.
On the mound, the Bulldogs were led by pitcher Mike Caldwell, who won 20 games and had an ERA of 1.87. Caldwell was named the SEC Player of the Year and was a first-round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers.
The 1968 Bulldogs team was one of the most talented teams in school history. The Bulldogs had 11 first-round draft picks, including Baxter and Caldwell.
The 1968 Bulldogs team is still remembered as one of the greatest teams in school history. The Bulldogs' success that season helped to lay the foundation for the program's future success.
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