Sean Stevenson
Associate Director of Sports Communications & Creative Strategy (Volleyball, Softball)
University of Georgia head softball coach Tony Baldwin has announced the hiring of Karly Heath as the program’s next Player Development Coordinator.
Heath comes to Georgia following a stint as the graduate assistant at Louisiana on Gerry Glasco’s staff last season. Heath was an All-American pitcher and outfielder at Louisiana from 2021-2023.
“Karly Heath has been a Dawg her whole life, and we are excited to finally have her in the Red and Black,” Baldwin said. “Karly is a go-getter and someone who makes our program better. She was a standout player in the SEC and the Sun Belt Conference, including being named Conference Player of the Year in 2023. She was an outstanding pitcher and hitter throughout her college career. Her experience on both sides of the ball will be valuable in helping us develop our team.”
Heath added, “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to live out a lifelong dream of being a part of the University of Georgia and this coaching staff. Go Dawgs!”
Heath’s senior season in 2023 saw the North Augusta native named NFCA All-America Second Team, NFCA All-Central Region First Team, Sun Belt Conference Female Student-Athlete of the Year, Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, All-Sun Belt Team, Louisiana Sports Writers Association Hitter of the Year, and All-Louisiana First Team. At the plate, she hit .351 and slugged 16 homers, driving in 47 runs with a .702 slugging percentage. She made 17 appearances in the circle, registering a 5-1 record and 2.18 ERA in 41.2 innings of work.
Heath began her collegiate career at South Carolina in 2019 and transferred to ULL following the 2020 shutdown. Heath concluded her career as a .315 hitter, knocking 43 home runs with 125 RBI. On the other side of the ball, Heath pitched 163 career innings, striking out 147 batters and putting together a career 20-1 record in 64 appearances.
Heath hails from North Augusta, South Carolina, where she graduated from North Augusta High School. She graduated from Louisiana in May 2023 with her degree in Sport Management. She’s currently pursuing her MBA from ULL and will complete her Master’s online in Spring 2025.
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