Freshman Bennett Edwards flashed as a Sun Belt leadoff bat for Georgia Southern in 2026
In the 2026 season, Bennett Edwards emerged as a do-it-all freshman for Georgia Southern, working as a mainstay catcher and leadoff hitter while posting a .287 average, .381 on-base percentage, and 50 hits, plus six runners caught stealing from behind the plate. He also showed real pop with a home run against James Madison and enough athletic versatility to see time in the outfield, which makes him more than a one-tool prospect. The big draw: advanced bat-to-ball feel, strike-zone discipline, and the kind of competitive spark that coaches love in a top-of-the-order defender.
