Burnett Named Semifinalist For Golden Spikes Award

CARY, N.C. – University of Georgia senior Robbie Burnett has been named a semifinalist for the annual Golden Spikes Award, presented by Chinook Seedery, USA Baseball announced Sunday.

Burnett ranks as one of the nation's best players this season in helping fourth-ranked Georgia to a 42-14 mark. The Franklinton, N.C. native has a team-high 20 home runs, 66 RBI, 17 stolen bases and .732 slugging percentage to go with a .318 batting average in 53 games. In SEC action, he batted .300 with eight home runs and 30 RBI. Burnett has made 52 starts this season including at all three outfield spots plus second base and designated hitter.

Burnett was one of 10 student-athletes that played their way onto the semifinalist list after not appearing on a watch list earlier this year. There are 25 semifinalists this season. This marks the second straight year the Bulldogs have had a semifinalist for this prestigious award that goes to the nation's top amateur baseball player in the nation. In 2024, Charlie Condon became Georgia's first winner of the Golden Spikes Award after a record-setting season.

Fan voting will again play a part in the Golden Spikes Award in 2025. Baseball fans can vote for their favorite players on GoldenSpikesAward.com, beginning today with the naming of the semifinalists.

The 2025 Golden Spikes Award timeline is as follows:
• May 18: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists announced, and fan voting begins
• May 28: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists fan voting ends
• June 4: Golden Spikes Award finalists announced, and fan voting begins
• June 20: Golden Spikes Award finalists fan voting ends
• June 21: Golden Spikes Award winner announced at 6:30 pm ET on ESPN prior to the first pitch of game one of the College World Series finals.

Following a first round bye at the SEC Tournament, the Bulldogs return to action Wednesday afternoon around 2 p.m. ET, May 21 in Hoover, Ala. They will play the winner of the Oklahoma/Kentucky game as they are set to square off in Tuesday's first round.

Players Mentioned

Charlie Condon

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