Suns Star Rioli to Undergo Surgery; Bontempelli Re-Signs with Bulldogs
ATHENS, GEORGIA, JUL 21 – Robbie Burnett, Ryland Zaborowski, and Eric Hammond signed with Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Yankees after standout collegiate seasons, boosting Bulldogs' professional presence.
- ATHENS — Three Bulldogs signed free agent contracts following the 2025 MLB Draft, marking the start of their professional careers.
- Burnett earned All-America and Academic All-America honors in 2025, which underscored his collegiate achievements and linked to his signing with the Yankees.
- Eric Hammond signed with the Minnesota Twins, a 6-4, 193-pound right-hander; Robbie Burnett did likewise with the New York Yankees, the first Bulldog since 2016, and Ryland Zaborowski joined the Los Angeles Angels as a 6-5, 250-pound infielder.
- The signing provides a boost for the Bulldogs, as 43-17 record and hosting an NCAA Athens Regional underscored program strength.
- Combined metrics indicate readiness, as Zaborowski slashed.307/.407/.693 over 56 games and Hammond recorded 23 strikeouts in 17.1 innings, indicating future potential.
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